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My thoughts on On Grand Strategy by John Lewis Gaddis
This book is a bit different from what I usually read; I picked it from the bookstore shelf because I was drawn by its title and my interest in grand strategy. My lasting impression while reading this book is that it requires some pre-reading...
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My thoughts on A City on Mars - Can We Settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?
Space settlements might be way further than what we thought! I am taking a week-long vacation to go back to Indonesia, and as usual, long-haul flight is a very good chance to read books undisturbed. Today, I managed to finish a rather amusing book about what I love: space.
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My thoughts on The Big Con: How the Consulting Industry Weakens our Businesses, Infantilizes our Governments and Warps our Economies
I've just finished an eye-opening book, The Big Con by Mariana Mazzucato and Rosie Collington. It argues that management consulting firms have weakened governments and corporations around the world in pursuit of profit.
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Karuizawa Trip Winter 2026
Karuizawa has two sides: serene nature and modern glamour. Last week, I went to a very old ryokan (Japanese inn) in Karuizawa with my wife.
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Yokohama Night Sky January 2026
Yokohama is a nice place to live. It has (mini) golf and a great night scape. This weekend, I had an (unplanned) date with my wife.
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My review of Inspired - How to Create Tech Products Customers Love
A book I should have read before trying to contribute to software development.
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Year 2025 in Review
My reflection of 2025.
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Discovering Classical Music by the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra
A personal reflection on attending two classical music concerts by the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra. Thoughts on Beethoven, Brahms, Shostakovich, and the surprising role of the conductor.
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My review of The Body Keeps the Score
This book is very hard to read without background knowledge in psychology or underlying interests in trauma.
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My review of Outliers
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell reminded me of the Veritasium video Is Success Luck or Hard Work? The central idea is that success is a combination of both luck and hard work.
