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From this quote, there was only one thing that immediately came to mind. Education. Not teaching subjects like math and history, although those subjects are important too, but I’m talking about the education of human value. It is so easy to lose sight of the fact that we are all humans despite our ethnic, financial, and political backgrounds. Modern society has created a global environment that preaches nationalism and distrust of those who are different instead of learning from those who are different. If we started teaching all children from a young age about the fundamental value in each human life then these individuals could pursue a purpose in life that aims to maximize the future value of the planet rather than choosing a purpose that maximizes their short-term profits. There has been a recent, sporadic shift to this mindset of accountability and reformation of traditional systems that have been holding certain communities back. But it is challenging to achieve change without al...

Vaccinations: Good for You or Good for the World?   For this blog post, I read the article “Five surprising moments in vaccine history” by Anna Rothschild published by the Washington Post. This Washington D.C. based author received her journalism degree from NYU and writes in science/health journalism. This article included a high-level overview of the history of vaccines with a short video series. The video series consists of three videos on the topics of vaccine skepticism, vaccine ingredients, and the safety of vaccines. Although these videos were made in 2019, the messages the author gives to the audience are still significant in 2024.  Summary This video series was motivated by the widespread controversy over giving kids vaccines, which has been around for the past 200 years. A lot of this controversy is rooted in mass distrust in large pharmaceutical institutions but continued to grow as more vaccines became necessary. This all began with Smallpox which has a high fatali...

 Bouldering   The subject of my random post goes to my most recent love, rock climbing. Bouldering, top roping, and sport climbing represent the three popular realms of rock climbing. Bouldering involves climbing short, challenging routes (called "problems") with no ropes or harnesses, typically over a crash pad to save yourself from hitting the ground. This way of climbing focuses on strong movements that rely on technique by reducing the height factor. Bouldering areas are often more accessible and lend themselves to more social settings, making it a popular choice for friend meetups and intense workouts inside a gym. The picture below is of a typical outdoor bouldering setup. Top Roping With this being said, top roping involves climbing taller rocks with the safety of a rope locked in at the top of the rock. There is the belay factor, which means that there is a person (belayer) standing on the ground who is responsible for taking in slack as the climber ascends and can ca...

While reading the book Feel Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You by Ali Abdaal, several elements resonated with me. Firstly, throughout the book there was a lot of emphasis placed on curiosity and how curiosity propels productivity in a positive direction. The implementation of curiosity in everyday tasks and jobs create this aspect of fun that turns any job into a game. This really spoke to me as a full-time college student with a part-time job because sometimes I would rather not get home from work at 11:30 PM and do reading for class. There was another interesting experiment that the author conducted and discussed in this section, which is how he wrote on a sticky note “ What would this look like if it were fun?” that he posted on his computer screen. This allowed him to continue doing what he is obligated to do, but implement new elements of fun into his mundane tasks like listening to music to elevate the task into something a little bit more enjoyable. An exam...

  AMDP Proposal Memo   To: Clark Hansen, CEO, AMDP   From: Connor Bobis   Date March 8, 2024   Subject: Nestidd Investment Proposal Memo   I am reaching out to inform you about an investment opportunity in the company Nestidd, a residential real estate company taking an innovative approach to impact real estate. Because of this Chicago-based company's recurring revenue streams and innovative approach to social impact, I am recommending immediate investment into Nestidd. In terms of an investment for AMDP, this company fulfills the sustainability criteria of positively impacting: The Triple Bottom Line Corporate Social Responsibility Social Enterprise Carbon Footprint   I will begin the memo with all the company details and then follow up with an analysis of how this investment would satisfy the criteria for a sustainable investment.    Company Overview   Nestidd found expertise in t...

 After reading the first few chapters of Feel Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You but Alli Abdaal, I now have an evolving understanding of the productivity spectrum. The introduction of the book lays out a roadmap for the rest of the book, similar to that of our Expert Articles, where the three parts of the book are differentiated. The first part is about the science behind feel-good productivity and how it can energize you, the second part is about how this philosophy can help you overcome procrastination or other bad habits, and the third part is about how feel-good productivity can sustain us into the long-term future. My favorite aspect of this book is how the delivery of the philosophy through a combination of not just practical tips but also the stories and experiences that helped the author arrive at this conclusion. The premise of the book is relatively simple in that he believes that positive emotions fuel human flourishing and that feeling good drives...