Business

Stripe 2022 Annual Letter

Annual letters give us a glimpse into the minds of the founders. It’s an excellent way to understand what drives them and their companies.

Stripe is a financial services company that provides payment processing, software development, and risk management tools for businesses of all sizes. In February 2023, Stripe released its annual letter, which provides an overview of the company’s performance in 2022 and outlines its plans for the future.

The letter, written by Stripe’s co-founders, John and Patrick Collison, contains valuable insights for founders.

“The world is a museum of passion projects”

John & Patrick
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life

Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity – Book Review

“Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity” is a book by Peter Attia and Bill Gifford that came out a few weeks ago. It is a comprehensive guide to living a long(er) and healthy life. It combines the latest scientific research with practical advice and strategies for improving your health and expanding your lifespan.

After seeing this quote:

“One of the most important books you’ll ever read.” – Steven Levitt

I decided there was no other option but to read it.

The book explores the latest scientific research on longevity and practical tips and strategies for improving and extending lifespan. What I really liked was the balanced approach to the process.
Peter discusses the different angles you must take to improve the overall result. It’s not just about drags or supplements but also your: food, sleep, brain, and smile.

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life, Sport

How To Run Your Next Trail Mararthon

Trail running marathons are a true test of endurance and determination and require careful preparation and planning to ensure a successful race day. 

I’ve been running marathons and ultra-marathons for the past 25 years. Along the way, I’ve had the opportunity to learn from some of the best trail runners in the world and gather insights. 

In this blog post, I’ll share some things that work for me – It will (hopefully) help you prepare for your next trial run.

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Sport

How To Pack To An Ironman Like A Pro

Preparing for an Ironman triathlon requires significant time, effort, and dedication. As the race approaches, packing is one of the most crucial aspects of preparation.
The other two are: eating and resting, but these are for another post. Properly packing for an Ironman can make all the difference on race day, and a little practice can go a long way.
This Post will discuss how to pack for an Ironman like a pro and share my real-life examples and tips to avoid common mistakes.

First, let’s talk about the essentials. There are several important items that you’ll need to have with you on race day, including:

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bots, Business, life

ChatGPT/Bard And The Future Of Your Job

AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Bard are designed to automate specific tasks and make them more efficient.
Some jobs will be eliminated (e.g., customer service, lawyers, software developers, designers), but in other cases, these tools will likely change the nature of the particular role that a person is doing and require workers to adapt to new technologies.

In other words, “if you can’t beat it – join it.”

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Business, webdev

Get Things Done – Lessons From Yahoo, Google, Netflix And Meta

Google, Meta, and Netflix are part of a small elite group of innovative and successful tech companies of our time. They have made a name for themselves in business and technology. All these companies are pioneering new technologies, products, and services. 

Google

Google’s search engine is a household name synonymous with finding information online. The mission is to “organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.” They are doing a fabulous job on that. However, the future is still determined by Google’s Bard and the competition with OpenAI and Microsoft.

Meta

Formerly known as Facebook, Meta is a social media giant connecting billions worldwide. Meta has not only revolutionized the way we communicate and interact with each other, but it has also changed how businesses and brands reach out to their target audience.

Meta’s acquisition of Oculus has given the company an edge in the virtual reality space, and the prospects of the Metaverse are still in the ‘dust’ – but it will be interesting if the future looks like “Ready Player 1”.

Netflix

Netflix has disrupted the entertainment industry by offering a subscription-based streaming service and investing in original content. How will the competition with HBO and Disney shape the future? That’s a good question.

But what can we learn from them? 

In the following slides, I focused on essential aspects.
If I missed something, please let me know.

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life, Sport

16 Hour Fasting – Tips And Hacks

Fasting is a popular dieting technique involving abstaining from food for a specific time. 16-hour fasting is a form of intermittent fasting, where you fast for 16 hours and eat during the remaining 8 hours.
This type of fasting has become increasingly popular in recent years, as it can help with weight loss and improve overall health. 

I’ve been doing it for the past ~20 years as it felt natural to skip breakfast and stick with coffee. 
Btw, the information in this blog post is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice.
If you have any questions or concerns about your health, please consult with a doctor.
OK?

Here are some tips to help you get started:

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Business, life

Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter 2022

Like every year, it’s a pleasure to read the words of wisdom from Warren. His annual letter gives us a glimpse into his mind and how he sees the world. It’s fascinating, and each time is surprising. Warren is an excellent writer who put a smile on my face.

I’m looking forward to watching his ‘Investing Carnaval’ at the beginning of May.

OK, here are the parts I enjoyed most:

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Business, cloud, JavaScript

OpenAI API – 101 Tutorial

OpenAI is a research organization focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence technology, and one way it achieves this is by making its technology available to developers through APIs. 

This blog post will explore what OpenAI API is and how to use it from Node.js – We will show a few examples you can take and combine with your current applications.
Other good examples to explore the API are at openai.com.

What is OpenAI API?

OpenAI API is a powerful tool allowing developers to access cutting-edge AI models that OpenAI researchers train. 

It’s (also) a mouthful, no?

These models can be used for various applications, including natural language processing, translation, image recognition, chatbots, etc.

The OpenAI API is designed to be easy to use, with a RESTful API that can be accessed using any programming language.
It also includes pre-built models that can be used out of the box and the ability to train custom models using your own data.

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cloud

What is a (docker) container?

Docker is an open-source platform for developing, shipping, and running applications. A containerization technology allows you to package applications and their dependencies into isolated containers that can be easily deployed and managed. Docker containers provide a lightweight, portable, and secure way to run applications in various environments. In the past, I wrote about it a few times.

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