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Eugene Yan shares seven habits, including reading, that shaped his decade

Eugene Yan's recent blog post outlines seven habits that have significantly influenced his past decade, emphasizing the power of consistent practice. He draws an analogy between books and pre-trained machine learning models, suggesting that reading offers a shortcut to acquiring knowledge and skills. Yan advocates for a balanced reading approach, alternating between technical, non-fiction, and lighter reads, and categorizes books into 'tree' (frameworks) and 'branch' (specific ideas) types. He shares a curated list of recommended books across various domains like investment, career, and leadership, noting that dedicating just 10-30 minutes daily can yield substantial benefits within months. AI

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  1. Eugene Yan TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Seven Habits that Shaped My Last Decade

    I wish I started sooner. All have improved my life and several have compounding effects.