Commanding Creativity: Can We Choose Our Most Productive Days?
When the annals of creativity are scoured, one often stumbles upon dazzling tales like Dolly Parton penning “I Will Always Love You” and “Jolene” in a single night.…
Eric Johnson
How to Use AI to Speed Through the Boring Parts of the Day
In today’s fast-paced world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become more than just a technological marvel – it’s a productivity powerhouse. With the right application, AI can significantly reduce…
The Magic of Shuffling Routines: Embracing Change for Growth
While routines offer comfort and structure, occasionally shuffling them brings novelty, creativity, resilience, and growth. From our morning coffee to our nightly bedtime rituals, habits and routines nestle…
Embracing Disruption: The Unexpected Freedom in Forced Change
The recent writer’s strike, which threatened to delay or even cancel the beloved fall TV shows, has been a topic of concern for many. But like so many…
The Beauty of a Slightly Dirty Slate: Why Starting Over Isn’t Always Best
In a world enamored with the allure of the “brand new,” there’s a growing appreciation for rejuvenation, refurbishment, and reinvention. The rise of fixer-upper shows is a testament…
The Silver Lining of a Packed Schedule: The Benefits of Being Busy
In the modern age, busyness has almost become a badge of honor. But is this relentless pace inherently negative, or are there hidden benefits? A packed schedule can…
From Fanatics to Self-Fans: Why We Should Cheer Ourselves On
When the final whistle blows, and our favorite sports team has lost, many of us feel a deep sense of disappointment, as if we ourselves were on the…
Avoiding the “I Could’ve Had a V8” Moments: Navigating Decisions and Hindsight
We often realize a decision wasn’t ideal immediately after making it, because the act of deciding lifts the emotional fog and brings clarity. No decision process is foolproof.…
Bagging and Random Forest – why should I be impressed with worse results?
That’s a good question. Ensemble methods like bagging and random forest are powerful tools in machine learning, but they are not always the best choice depending on the…
Supervised Learning Explained: A Deep Dive into Model Evaluation and Handling Categorical Variables
Machine learning, a significant subset of artificial intelligence, has several different methods and techniques that are designed to help machines learn from data and make intelligent decisions. One…