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My Next Decision Making Class is Launching on November 18th!

Thinking in Bets • 138 implied HN points • 11 Oct 24
🚌 Education Courses
  1. A decision-making class starts on November 18th and will run for three weeks with live zoom sessions. It’s designed to help people make better decisions using a structured process.
  2. You'll learn what makes decision-making hard, like cognitive biases, and how to work better as a team when making choices.
  3. The course includes interactive sessions and projects, and past students found it transformative and beneficial for both personal and career growth.

An Interview With Oscar About College in Ireland

Design Mom • 1434 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🚌 Education Courses
  1. Oscar chose to study in Ireland to do his coursework in English and be closer to his family in the EU.
  2. In his university in Ireland, students have to pick specific Courses when applying instead of declaring a major later on.
  3. American universities start with general education classes, while in Oscar's university, students apply directly to their preferred Course from a list.

To PLG or not PLG?

Elena's Growth Scoop • 1218 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23
💼 Business Courses
  1. The post discusses whether to focus on PLG (Product-Led Growth)
  2. There is a new B2B Product-Led Growth & Product-Led Sales course available for enrollment
  3. Readers can access a 7-day free trial for Elena's Growth Scoop to view the full post and archives

Monthly Update: Feb, 2024

FILWD • 176 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Courses
  1. Enrico Bertini is teaching a new PhD-level Information Visualization course at Northeastern University
  2. Enrico Bertini is creating a series on data transformation with multiple published posts
  3. Enrico Bertini shared three illustrations on LinkedIn demonstrating various visualization concepts
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My Review of Daniel Vassallo’s Class "A Portfolio of Small Bets"

Michael’s Newsletter • 235 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
💼 Business Courses
  1. Daniel Vassallo promotes a 'portfolio approach' to entrepreneurship, suggesting small bets over going all-in on a startup.
  2. Taking smaller, manageable steps in projects can lead to eventual success, similar to leveling up in a video game.
  3. Joining a supportive community, like the one in Vassallo's class, can provide valuable networking and learning opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Dashing Data Viz - Issue 227

Dashing Data Viz • 216 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Courses
  1. Dashing Data Viz provides curated news, articles, and jobs related to Data Visualization.
  2. The newsletter features a variety of data visualization articles, courses, and tools for professionals and enthusiasts.
  3. Readers can engage with the content, share their thoughts, and learn about the latest trends in data visualization.

Data at Depth Newsletter 5: On a Roll, My Free Courses, GPT-4 Guardrails For Code Generation

Data at Depth • 79 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Courses
  1. The newsletter author is experiencing a successful period with their Substack site and is considering if they are at the peak of their current cycle.
  2. The author is offering free 5-day email courses and discussing GPT-4 guardrails for code generation in their newsletter.
  3. The Data at Depth newsletter is reader-supported, and there is an option for a 7-day free trial to access full post archives.

Create Your Unique Symbol (& 6 more updates!)

Meaning-Making • 78 implied HN points • 10 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Courses
  1. Attend a workshop to craft your unique symbol, diving into your life story and cherished memories to create a personalized symbol.
  2. Explore creative self-assessment tools and quizzes to understand your strengths and weaknesses in the creative process.
  3. Consider the balance between personal life and business ventures, acknowledging the need for delegation and time management.

How influencers are stealing from you[Finance Fridays]

Technology Made Simple • 79 implied HN points • 18 Mar 23
💰 Finance Courses
  1. Influencers often sell false promises to make money, especially in fields like AI and machine learning.
  2. Scam courses claim to provide huge returns with minimal effort or investment, but in reality, expertise is developed through practice and experience.
  3. Beware of 'super simple' methods that promise quick success; if something is easy and profitable, there will be a lot of competition, driving down profits.

I don't like ice-breakers

Soaring Twenties • 100 implied HN points • 15 Jan 25
🚌 Education Courses
  1. Ice-breakers often feel pointless and waste time during meetings or courses. People usually don't get to know each other better through these activities.
  2. Sharing personal stories can be uncomfortable for many, especially if they're private. It might feel better to focus on course-related topics instead.
  3. Instead of typical ice-breakers, it might be better to discuss why everyone is there. This helps people connect meaningfully and saves time.

Golf for Non-Golfers: Getting from Zero to Golf Should be Fun

Wigs on the Green • 58 implied HN points • 23 Jun 23
🎾 Sports Courses
  1. Courting beginners in golf means offering a playable game without expecting them to learn first and play later.
  2. To make golf more accessible, let beginners play at their own skill level instead of throwing them into the deep end.
  3. Golf facilities should focus on entertainment and offer different stages for each skill level to attract and retain new players.

What I am building these days

Ivan's Indie Journey • 39 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
💼 Business Courses
  1. Ivan is working on his top 5 priority projects to achieve valuable results.
  2. He prefers to focus on one project at a time to achieve results before moving on.
  3. Ivan is building projects ranging from a tool for assessing engineers to a platform for showcasing indie makers' journeys.

6 Technologies you Should Know as a Software Engineer in 2023

Implementing • 19 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Courses
  1. Importance of continuous learning in the field of web development, especially in mastering foundational concepts like math and computer science.
  2. Key technologies like Docker, Node.js, Git, Elasticsearch, Redis, and React are essential for developers to learn for successful software engineering in 2024.
  3. Utilizing online resources like free YouTube videos, paid courses on platforms like Udemy, and official documentation can assist in gaining proficiency in various technologies.

I Couldn't Think Of a Title For This Post

Day One • 179 implied HN points • 31 Dec 20
💼 Business Courses
  1. Starting even with incomplete information is important - don't let perfectionism delay your progress.
  2. Combining knowledge from different courses can help in achieving better results.
  3. Learning a skill is one thing, but learning to profit from it is another - the Rule of Five helps with this.

1000 Skills Conference : Day Three Recap + Indepedence Offer

Day One • 179 implied HN points • 01 Oct 20
💼 Business Courses
  1. Applying what you learn is crucial for growth and success, not just acquiring knowledge.
  2. Taking action and applying skills is more valuable than gaining multiple skills without utilizing them.
  3. Attention management is key for productivity, and blocking out distractions is essential for achieving goals.

Help shape the future of The Palindrome

The Palindrome • 1 implied HN point • 01 Dec 25
🚌 Education Courses
  1. The goal is to turn The Palindrome into a full educational platform for math and machine learning. More subscribers can help make this happen.
  2. As more people subscribe, specific milestones will unlock exclusive mini-courses and new team members to enhance the content.
  3. Paid members already enjoy benefits like access to deep dives, exclusive posts, and structured learning tracks, making it a richer experience.

Start the week #88

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 10 implied HN points • 06 Jan 25
📚 Literature Courses
  1. The 60 Minute Writer course teaches different writing techniques each week. It's a great opportunity for those looking to improve their writing skills.
  2. Giving and receiving feedback is important for growth in writing. Clear instructions can help people understand how to give constructive feedback and accept it better.
  3. Reading a mix of articles and different styles can inspire new ideas. Engaging with various writers helps to understand different perspectives and improve one's own writing.

Lecture 09 Replay + LOGML 2022

Quantum Formalism • 19 implied HN points • 28 Jun 22
🚌 Education Courses
  1. The lecture 09 replay covering the application of cyclic groups and DLP in cryptography is available on YouTube.
  2. Future plans include a mini-course series on cryptography focusing on DLP cryptographic systems for security assurance.
  3. Joining the Discord Community is encouraged for organizing group study sessions and accessing live study session links.

Start the week #90

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 7 implied HN points • 04 Feb 25
📚 Literature Courses
  1. Writing reviews can be tricky. Sometimes it's better to mix positive and negative feedback rather than sticking to one type every time.
  2. Teaching encourages sharing and growth. It takes courage to put your work out there, but it's worth it to get better.
  3. Reflecting on your past can be rewarding. Finding your first published work reminds you of how far you've come over the years.

Group Theory Crash Course

Quantum Formalism • 19 implied HN points • 20 Dec 21
🚌 Education Courses
  1. The crash course on Group Theory will cover essential concepts like cosets, generators, orbits, and stabilizers, catering both beginners and those interested in advanced topics like quantum computing.
  2. Prior to starting Module II on Lie Groups and Representations, it is recommended to review the Topology & Differential Geometry crash course to understand smooth manifolds.
  3. Lie Groups not only have a group structure but also an underlying smooth structure that is crucial in the theory, making it important to grasp these concepts before diving into Module II.

The Complete Tiny Empires Guide

Tiny Empires • 12 implied HN points • 30 Aug 23
💼 Business Courses
  1. Starting a business takes time and learning from failures is key to success.
  2. Building lean businesses with low costs and high-profit margins can lead to a sustainable 1-person business.
  3. Courses like the Tiny Empires Method and Sales for Introverts offer valuable insights for building successful businesses.

Exclusive January Offer: Save 10% on SEO MBA Courses Today

The SEO MBA • 5 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24
💼 Business Courses
  1. The importance of communicating the value of SEO to senior management will continue to grow in 2024.
  2. SEO MBA courses are offering a 10% discount until Jan 31st on two key courses: Executive Presence and The Art of Client Management.
  3. The SEO MBA newsletter will focus on delivering more quality content in 2024, with guest columns being opened up as well.

When Nerdy and Productive Meet

Oren Cohen • 3 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Courses
  1. The author made a new video on YouTube about a TV show and is expanding content on a new channel.
  2. They created free video courses for beginner software developers, like the 30-Day Python Challenge and the Git Masterclass.
  3. The author is consolidating their articles from different platforms and updating them to work with Substack.

Post-Quantum Cryptography Standards

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Courses
  1. The US National Institute of Standards and Technology announced post-quantum cryptography standardisation proposals, marking a historic day in modern cryptography.
  2. Cryptography courses will now include post-quantum cryptography standards in the curriculum, with a focus on the selected standards.
  3. The Quantum Formalism community encourages participation in lectures, Discord community engagements, and sponsorships for events like LOGML Summer School, emphasizing the importance of advanced Geometry in Machine Learning.

Unveiling my secret YouTube channel

Penelope Trunk's Substack • 0 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🚌 Education Courses
  1. The author reveals a secret YouTube channel they initially hated but now love, showcasing their transition to academia and passion for learning through videos.
  2. Despite struggles with new software and organization, the author's dedication shines through in making 30 educational videos on autism, reflecting exploding exuberance.
  3. Sharing the journey of creating these videos and promoting an autism course, the author emphasizes their desire for the content to be fun, interesting, and useful, showcasing their hard work and eagerness.

Pre-Course Live Q&A

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jul 20
🚌 Education Courses
  1. The quantum formalism course will start on Friday, September 18, based on feedback from a survey with approximately 80% choosing that date.
  2. A live Q&A session will be held on Friday, August 14 to present the course program and answer audience questions.
  3. Registration for the Q&A session is open, and interested individuals can sign up via URL provided by the Zaiku Group team.

Community updates

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 26 Sep 22
🚌 Education Courses
  1. A webinar on 'An Optimal Entanglement Distribution Policy for a Quantum Switch' is being hosted. Register at the provided link.
  2. A Measure Theory & Functional Analysis course consists of lectures covering real analysis, sigma algebras, measures, and outer measures. Links to the YouTube playlist and Discord channel are available.
  3. The Zaiku Group team encourages auditing the courses and sharing information about quantumformalism.com with others.

QF Learning Management System Exploration

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology Courses
  1. There is a plan to run more mathematics courses and applied topics relevant to mathematical courses to enhance the QF learning experience.
  2. The team is considering implementing a learning management system to provide QF learners with access to all courses in one place for a better asynchronous learning experience.
  3. A survey has been launched to gather feedback on the necessity of a learning management system and to explore open-source systems for customization and hosting.

Pre-Course Refreshers & Live Lectures

Quantum Formalism • 0 implied HN points • 18 Aug 20
🚌 Education Courses
  1. The upcoming quantum formalism course will officially start on Friday, September 18 at around 6 pm BST | 1 pm ET | 10 am PT with live lectures capped at 50 attendees.
  2. If you wish to participate in the live lectures, ensure you fill out the form provided in advance; failing to attend a registered live lecture might affect your future invites.
  3. Pre-course refresher materials and guidance are available on GitHub for the basics of number systems, particularly real and complex numbers.

(Slightly More Than the) Year in Review

Wigs on the Green • 0 implied HN points • 31 Dec 23
🎾 Sports Courses
  1. Pace of play is a complex issue in golf with many factors to consider beyond individual playing speed.
  2. Exploring unique topics like North Korea's golf course can generate interest and discussion.
  3. Critically analyzing and learning from feedback is important for growth and improvement in writing and content creation.

The learning relationship

Meaningness • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jun 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Courses
  1. The article discusses reinventing Vajrayana Buddhism for the modern world by separating the functional and social roles of lamas, making the reinvention project feasible.
  2. There is a Zoom discussion titled 'Guru vs Learning Relationship' happening, which explores the importance of learning relationships and how they differ from traditional guru roles.
  3. Upcoming events include a course on the Charnel Ground in Vajrayana Buddhism and a five-week course on transforming relationships through Vajrayana practices.