As I mentioned in an earlier post, sailing uniquely blends the probabilistic forces of nature with geometry, physics, strategy, and tactics—unlike any other sport. Below is a short, curated selection of videos designed for newcomers. Together, they cover the fundamentals of sailing in under an hour. I recommend watching them in the order listed. PointsContinue reading “Basics of Sailing”
Category Archives: Favorites
Model Boats
I have been racing RC sailboats for about 10 years. I wrote about it here. As I get older, I find myself interested in building wooden model boats. Here are some of the boat designs that appeal to me. Here is my first self-designed (actually second) model boat: Poyraz
Foundrs.com – Equity Calculator
I find myself referring to this startup equity calculator often in the context of “What is a fair way to split up equity?” when starting a startup? Startup Equity Calculator: https://foundrs.com/
For My Fellow Entrepreneur
This is a share for entrepreneurs. If you are an entrepreneur, you have a vision, you are connecting the dots, you are likely a leader who wants to make a positive change in the world. It is also likely that you have something to prove. It might even be that you are doing what youContinue reading “For My Fellow Entrepreneur”
My YouTube Education
Since the beginning of the pandemic, my media consumption has gone up in a noticeable way. Over the past year and a half, while many people spent countless hours binge watching Netflix and Hulu shows, I have found myself watching YouTube more often than any other medium. I am quite impressed by the quantity andContinue reading “My YouTube Education”
RC Sailing
When I was about 12 years old, my dad gifted me what became my favorite toy of my teenage years. A remote control sailboat. In my late forties now, my favorite toy is again the same. In 2015, shortly after we moved to San Diego, I found out about the existence of San Diego ArgonautsContinue reading “RC Sailing”
Yuval Noah Harari
I find Yuval Noah Harari to be one of the most impressive philosophers / historians / anthropologists of our time. I heard other intellectuals put down his works arguing that he does not introduce anything new to the realm of social sciences. What makes Harari special for me is the way he conveys and packages those facts andContinue reading “Yuval Noah Harari”
If you can’t go outside…
… go inside. Credit: Raychel Long – https://www.facebook.com/raychel.long
You’ll never change your life until…
You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.
Best Marriage Advice
Relationships are the most important part of our lives. A marriage defines probably the most important relationship of one’s life (except the one with one’s self). There are tons of good content out there on how to lead a successful relationship with a partner. Some of my favorites on this topic include the following: UndefendedContinue reading “Best Marriage Advice”
My Favorite Quotes
When I like a quote, or a quote resonates with me, I try to write it down. Here are some of my favorite quotes.
What matters at the end?
Ric Elias was sitting at seat 1D on the famous US Airways flight that had to crash land in the Hudson River. In this brief talk, he talks about the things he learned in the experience of almost dying, seeing into the future, and coming back to live differently. He shares the three things heContinue reading “What matters at the end?”
Kerim Baran 