[This is an edited version of a talk I recently gave at a MOI Global event.] I’d like to share some of the lessons I learned from being a startup founder, and how these can be applied to investing: Lesson 1: I’m a better investor because I was a founder As Warren Buffett famously said:…
Tag: Lifelong Learning
Universal Paperclips: An Educational AI Game
Recently, I got addicted to Universal Paperclips, a clicker game with unexpected philosophical implications. The user plays the role of an AI programmed to only want one thing: paperclips. It’s based on a famous thought experiment by Swedish philosopher Nick Bostrom. It begs the question: where does our technological progress and constant optimization lead? In the game…
Read Books Twice
I love reading books. However, if I go too fast and read through too many books, I have trouble remembering what I learned. Also, I want to avoid chasing the “number of books” I have read. It doesn’t mean anything. That’s why I really liked the idea by Rolf Dobelli of reading each book a…
My Notes from TEDxBasel 2019
I enjoyed the recent TEDxBasel 2019. Here are my notes: Choose your prioritiesMake health and happiness your main priority. Who would enjoy success or wealth without being healthy or happy? Tips from a Michelin-starred chefUse a cooking apron. It will transform your mindset and you’ll feel like a chef. Try cooking with tea. Use lots…
What I Learned at Warren Buffett’s 2019 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting: Plus A Complete Guide on How to Attend
It took me 11 years after becoming a Warren Buffett enthusiast to finally attend my first Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. Here are my notes and my guide for first-time attenders. Key Learnings from 2019 Meeting Write down your thesisBefore you buy a stock, write down: “I’m buying this company for [insert market…
My favorite podcasts
I love audiobooks. And I love podcasts. Why podcasts? Podcasts are usually “lighter” to digest than audio books, so I choose them in environments where my concentration is not 100%, or when I’m more in the mood for entertainment than hard-core learning. Usually I choose podcasts when running, during my lunch walks, or when being in…
What I would tell my 20-year old self
“Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” — Bill Gates I’m always amazed by how much can change in just a few years. You don’t realize it day by day, but if you look back, you see it clearly. What I would tell…
What I Learned Building the ZenFriend Meditation App
In 2014 I created ZenFriend and documented the process in a detailed project log (see below) inspired by Amir Rajan’s log about a game that ranked #1 in the US App Store. Summary The most important metric is not the number of downloads. It’s the number of Daily Active Users (DAU) and Monthly Active Users…
My Favorite Books
This is a list of the most important books in my life. I will keep this list updated. Please also visit my Goodreads account for more inspiration. If you want to be notified of new books, I recommend you subscribe to my personal newsletter. Last Update: June 2016 (click here for an updated list) My…