This week we discuss a quote on the importance of putting theory into practice by Robin Waterfield, reflections on musical preferences, and a recommended read, “The Perfect Storm” by Sebastian Junger.
This edition includes a blog post by Adam Mastroianni on the pitfalls of productivity culture, and a video by Veritasium exploring game theory and life strategies. I also talk about my new electric scooter, which makes outings more enjoyable during summer.
This edition discusses “solitude deprivation” from Cal Newport’s book, advocating for moments away from digital distractions to connect with one’s thoughts. I also discuss the practice of letter writing.
Welcome to Walker Weekly, a regularly scheduled newsletter where I share things that I find interesting, useful, inspiring, or thought-provoking. If you have anything of your own that falls into these categories, please let me know in the comments! I’m always looking for new inspiration. Quote I’m pondering Is this the best way to use technology … Read more
Welcome to Walker Weekly, a regularly scheduled newsletter where I share things that I find interesting, useful, inspiring, or thought-provoking. If you have anything of your own that falls into these categories, please let me know in the comments! I’m always looking for new inspiration. Book I’m reading: The Razor’s Edge by W. Somerset Maugham. A … Read more
Over the last few months, I’ve become more and more interested in how people are leveraging ChatGPT and other LLMs in both their personal and professional lives. After doing some (AI-assisted) research, what follows are a few of the best ways I’ve come across of interacting with ChatGPT to enhance your productivity, to learn things … Read more
Video I’m Trying to Make Sense of Davis Clarke (Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan). This man is an enigma, someone who is legitimately excited and fulfilled by his exceedingly typical 9-5 corporate job as a “Capital Management Manager” (what?) at a bank. He chooses to see the bright side of his situation – that he’s … Read more
Welcome to Walker Weekly, a regularly scheduled newsletter where I share things that I find interesting, useful, inspiring, or thought-provoking. If you have anything of your own that falls into these categories, please let me know in the comments! I’m always looking for new inspiration. Quote I’m Pondering He who jumps into the void owes no … Read more
Welcome to Walker Weekly, a regularly scheduled newsletter where I share things that I find interesting, useful, inspiring, or thought-provoking. Does it look a lot like Tim Ferriss’ Five-Bullet Friday? Yes, yes it does. And that’s OK, because there’s a key difference – he’s Tim, and I’m Walker. 🙂 Experiment I’m trying Products I’m Enjoying … Read more
A data-driven how-to guide on quantifying risk for portfolios with crypto exposure using Python, Modern Portfolio Theory, Sharpe Ratio, and Monte Carlo Simulations. Note: this post originally appeared on Medium in June 2021. The Problem — How Does Crypto Affect Your Portfolio Volatility? Let’s say you’re an average 20-something year old with about $16,000 in retirement savings. … Read more