2024 Year End Awards

Person: Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Taleb's Incerto series is mandatory reading for life. He articulates many of my views about the world, while teaching me new (better) ways of thinking. An additional bonus are the history lessons along the way.

Mood Song: Temporary - Eminem, Skylar Grey

The bonds. The message. The stories. The regret. All the feels. Just listen.

Song: Last One Standing - Skylar Grey, Polo G, Mozzy, Eminem

Great beat and flow. But mainly, the lyrics are motivational.

Non-Fiction Book: Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up

In which Abigail Shrier argues that the therapists themselves might be the problem. Very interesting, and nice to read a different point of view that approaches some of the similar thoughts I've had about the "therapy craze."

Fiction Book: None

I'm sorry to say I didn't read any fiction in 2024...

Blog Post: Be Less Precious

Read. Process. Act.

Podcast Episode: Rich Roll x Scott Galloway on Healthy Masculinity

Scott is a straight shooter and accurately describes, as well as offers solutions to, a lot of issues plaguing young men in today's society. A must listen for anyone, not just younger men.

Show: The Day of the Jackal

Not quite your standard action show. A fun cat and mouse story throughout Europe. In 2024, we struggled to find shows that kept us off of our devices and engaged, but this was it.

Movie: Anyone But You

What might seem like a typical rom-com was punctuated by clever jokes and the concept of a "serenity song."

Poem: The Road to Wisdom by Piet Hein

The road to wisdom? Well, it's plain
and simple to express:

Err
and err
and err again
but less
and less
and less.

Stat: Solar

I'm beyond thrilled with our solar panel installation in our new home. This year we used 3,298kWh and generated 6,599kWh, which means we have plenty to spare.

Fitness: Strava

Happy New Year! And here's to 2025 :)