Darya Sinusoid

Darya’s love for reading started with fantasy novels (The LOTR trilogy is still her all-time-favorite). Growing up, however, she found herself transitioning to non-fiction, psychological, and self-help books. She has a degree in Psychology and a deep passion for the subject. She likes reading research-informed books that distill the workings of the human brain/mind/consciousness and thinking of ways to apply the insights to her own life. Some of her favorites include Thinking, Fast and Slow, How We Decide, and The Wisdom of the Enneagram.

Expert Advice for Starting a Business: Entrepreneur 101

Do you have a business idea in mind? What are some things you should consider before you embark on its execution? In his book Tools of Titans, entrepreneur and lifestyle guru Tim Ferriss shares the advice of 101 highly successful people he refers to as “titans.” Many of the titans he interviewed for the book are entrepreneurs of some kind. We’ve distilled their advice below. In this article, we’ll cover titans’ advice for starting a business.

The Free-Market System: Benefits of Supply & Demand

Does the free-market system help or hinder the national interest? Do you think it’s better to let the economy run its course or to intervene? Many people believe that a free-market system—one in which supply and demand dictate prices for goods—serves the desires of greedy businesses rather than the consumers and the national wealth. But the price system naturally diverts capital and manpower to the industries that produce most efficiently and contribute the most to national wealth. Here’s why the free-market system is actually better for both consumers and the national interest.

Testing in Software Development: What’s It For?

What’s the role of testing in software development? How do developers make sure that they correctly understand clients’ requirements? In software development, testing ensures that a system works, but that’s a bonus, not their main purpose. The most important purpose of a test is to communicate, specify, and document how a system is supposed to work and how it actually works. In this article, we’ll first look at acceptance testing, which is the main type of testing in software development. Then, we’ll look at how acceptance tests fit into the broader discipline of testing.

How to Generate Ideas: Exercise Your Idea Muscle

Do you struggle to find that one perfect idea and hold yourself back from entertaining less-than-perfect ideas? What can you do to increase your chances of getting novel, original ideas? No matter what field of work you’re in, you’d likely benefit from being more creative and generating more good ideas. The most important rule of thumb to follow is to brainstorm lots of ideas. Here’s a spread of advice from Tim Ferriss on how to generate ideas, how to identify the best ones, and how to put them to action.

Henry Hazlitt on Automation and Unemployment

Labor Market Discrimination and Income Inequality

Is it true that automation increases unemployment? How does labor-saving technology affect the economy? It’s a common misconception that automation leads to unemployment. In fact, automation increases production, because more output creates larger profits for businesses, enabling them to expand production, hire more workers, and/or raise wages. In this article, we will debunk the myth about automation and unemployment and explain why labor-saving technology actually creates more jobs than it eliminates.

Programming Productivity: 3 Useful Techniques to Know

Are you struggling to juggle all your projects and keep up with clients’ deadlines? How do you evaluate whether a programming project is worth your time? In programming, productivity and time management are some of the most important soft skills you can develop. In his book The Clean Coder, Robert C. Martin gives some valuable time-tested advice on how to make the best use of your time as a programmer. Here are three programming productivity techniques you need if you are a programmer.

Thomas Paine’s Best Common Sense Quotes

Are you looking for Common Sense quotes by Thomas Paine? What are some of the most noteworthy passages worth revisiting? Thomas Paine’s Common Sense provides both an intellectual backing and a roadmap for full American independence from England. While it is often read as a book that’s only concerned with questions related to America and England, Paine also lays out a comprehensive political philosophy. The following Common Sense quotes encapsulate the essense of his argument.

Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss: Book Overview

Is Tim Ferriss’s book Tools of Titans about? What do you think highly successful people—those who are at the top of their game—do differently? In Tools of Titans, Tim Ferriss shares the habits and beliefs of 101 high-performing people, including tech investors, entrepreneurs, athletes, and entertainers. The premise of the book is that if you emulate the habits and beliefs of people who succeed the way you want to succeed, you too can be successful. In this brief overview of Tools of Titans, we’ve pulled out the main themes across all the people Ferriss interviewed.

The Effects of Taxation on National Production

What is the role of taxation in an economy? Under what circumstances does raising taxes hinder the economy on the national level? Some tax-funded projects are essential to keep the country running. But when the government uses taxes to fund projects and pay wages that are unnecessary, the consequences begin to outweigh the benefits. In this article, we’ll consider the effect of taxation in the context of public works funding.

The Clean Coder: Book on Coding Defines Top Skills

What is Robert C. Martin’s The Clean Coder about? What qualities, according to the author, distinguish a professional developer? In his book, The Clean Coder, expert developer Robert C. Martin explains how to be a programming professional—an honorable, reliable employee who produces quality work (or takes responsibility for the rare times she doesn’t). A professional’s most important responsibility is to meet their employer’s needs. Below is a brief overview of The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers by Robert C. Martin.