thomas.j.bao.12The Upside of Sadness — Empathic ConcernI was recently reading The Things They Carried, a collection of short stories about the Vietnam War.Oct 7, 2017Oct 7, 2017
thomas.j.bao.12Democratizing fundraising with Future EngineLet’s face it, fundraising is important. But it can also be slow and painful for founder.Sep 15, 2017Sep 15, 2017
thomas.j.bao.12Dealing with low motivation and negative affectI’m normally pretty upbeat. But like most people I get energy swings and my mood can shift negatively due to the unpredictability of life…Aug 14, 2017Aug 14, 2017
thomas.j.bao.12On clingingI’m currently moving and had to discard/donate some things, a wonderful metaphor for clinging. We all have beliefs and heuristics that tend…Aug 14, 2017Aug 14, 2017
thomas.j.bao.12Why kindness is its own rewardRecent research shows that when people act out of good intentions, their brain lights up in positive ways. In FMRI scans, kindness in the…Jul 24, 2017Jul 24, 2017
thomas.j.bao.12The importance of knowing when to swingIn baseball, top hitters often study when to swing. They look at tapes and statistically analyze their hitting average not just overall but…Jul 24, 2017Jul 24, 2017
thomas.j.bao.12The paradox of resource allocationWhy you should spend 90% of your time on 10% of your decisionsJun 11, 2017Jun 11, 2017
thomas.j.bao.12Perfectionism is stupidDo you ever find yourself saying, if only X would happen, then things would be perfect?May 19, 2017May 19, 2017
thomas.j.bao.12Hacking vs Canon: The problem with MathPure math emphasizes the wrong values and culture for getting things done. In short, exclusive study is often impractical.May 10, 2017May 10, 2017
