Open Questions

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A living list of questions I'm actively curious about. Some may find answers, others may evolve into new questions. This is the engine of Active Learning.

Knowledge & Learning

  • How do I balance depth vs breadth in learning?
  • What's the optimal frequency for reviewing notes?
  • How can I better measure learning progress?

Career & Work

  • What does meaningful work look like at different life stages?
  • How do I build influence without formal authority?
  • What skills will age well vs become obsolete?

Health & Wellbeing

  • What's the minimum effective dose for exercise?
  • How do I build sustainable energy management habits?
  • What environmental factors most affect focus?

Systems & Productivity

  • Is there a right amount of structure vs flexibility?
  • How do I know when a system is helping vs hindering?
  • What's worth optimizing vs what should I just accept?

Philosophy

  • How do I balance ambition with contentment?
  • What does "enough" mean in different contexts?
  • How do I make decisions under uncertainty?

Questions are the beginning of knowledge. Answers are what we accumulate. But the best learning often leads to better questions.

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