Category: Learning & Education
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Gym Progress Tracking: Why Paper Beats Apps
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I’ve been going to the gym consistently for years. Three times a week, rarely missing a session, feeling…
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Vacation and Productivity: Lessons from Marrakech
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Introduction We’re waiting for the train to Gardermoen Airport. The Oslo sky is autumn blue, warm enough for…
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Book Review: The Paradox of Svalbard
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After spending seven weeks on Svalbard, I thought I had a good understanding of what life was like…
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My Messy Writing Workflow: From Brain Dump to Published Post
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My writing process isn’t what you’d call “polished.” There’s no content calendar, no editorial strategy, and no organised…
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1000 Days of Norwegian On Duolingo; The Strangest Sentences
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Duolingo is known for its somewhat strange sentences. Scentences that make you question, when will I ever use…
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A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy (1859): Marx’s Preface Explained
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Background I was discussing the course literature of ”Philosophy of Science and Research Methods (MEE125)” (Part of the…
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900 Days of Duolingo Norwegian: Was It Worth It?
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As I celebrate my 900-day streak learning Norwegian on Duolingo, it seems like the perfect time to reflect…
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My Experience Using Rayyan for Systematic Literature Reviews
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For my thesis work, I’ve been using the paid version of Rayyan to conduct a scoping review of…
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7 Risk Management Book Recommendations
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I was looking for some new books to read and thought I would take this opportunity to put…
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Review: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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In a world of quick-fix solutions and viral productivity hacks, “The 7 Habits” stands out for its comprehensive,…
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Sapiens: A Brilliant History with Some Debatable Claims
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If you’ve spent any time around me lately, you’ve probably heard me talk about Yuval Noah Harari’s “Sapiens.”…
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Exploring Data Analysis with R on Coursera: A Personal Review
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Coursera provides a low-risk, high-quality learning environment. The free trial period offers a perfect opportunity to test the…
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Finding Value in Bluntness: A Review Of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck”
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You know those moments when someone tells you something you kind of already knew, but somehow hearing it…
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Thinking Fast and Slow: Where Psychology Meets Risk Management
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During my Master’s in Risk Analysis, Daniel Kahneman’s “Thinking, Fast and Slow” was on the recommended reading list.…
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The Best Deals for Audiobooks: Spotify, Audible, and Storytel Compared
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Recently, Spotify started offering audiobooks in the EU. This got me into reading audiobooks. Pretty soon, I was through…
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Reflecting on My First Year at UIS: Risk Analysis and Governance
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I’m currently in the midst of the exams for the second semester. Meaning that the first year has…
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How to Take Control of Your Online Presence
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Claiming your name on the web with a personalized website is a smart move. It allows you to…
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Staying Motivated By Setting Defaults
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My go-to productivity mantra, “Convenience before discipline,” comes from guru Tim Ferriss. People who get a lot done…
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From Voice Notes to Research Proposal: How to Craft Research Topics with Ease
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Coming up with a research question can be a challenging process. The fear of not knowing where to…
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AI Tools for Knowledge Workers: Enhancing Research, Analysis, and Writing
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This blog post focuses on leveraging AI to enhance data analysis, streamline workflow management, facilitate efficient research synthesis,…