So much ink has been spilled on this very issue. So many trees have died. So many pixels have been lit up over this. And yet, I, Khatzumoto, the weirdest man on the Internet, claim to have something new to say about this? Actually, yes. If you read Hideto TOMABECHI (or anyone of that ilk),…
The Problem With “But Also”
by khatzumoto
The phrase “but also” is the enemy of all achievement. Anybody who tells you: “Do X but also do Y” has literally told you nothing. Because he hasn’t helped you make a decision (remember, in terms of its Latin etymology, to decide is to cut (decision/incision) and to kill (decide/homicide) — so decision always involves negation, subtraction);…
The AJATT Book Project: Structure and Strategy and Titles and Stuff
by khatzumoto
Hey! First of all, thank you for being a patron. Thank you so much 😀 OK, to the main topic! So, this is just a quick update. Um….I’d like to put the AJATT postings (that have been gathering since 2006 (!)) together into a book. It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for a while,…
What Can the Ancient Romans Teach Us About Learning Languages?
by khatzumoto
Since I was about 9 years old, Rome has consistently stood as one of my favorite ancient civilizations. Oh, who am I kidding, it is my favorite; I’m acting like one of those guys who watches Star Wars and Star Trek all the time but claims not be into it. My library cannot lie: I love…
Doing Enough and Done Enough
by khatzumoto
Less than a week ago, I said this: “don’t ask if you’re “doing enough” (if you have to ask, you’re probably not 😉 )”. Today, let’s talk about why. So, occasionally, I’ll get an email from a seemingly very intelligent and diligent person, and he’ll go: “Khatzumoto! What’s up, my dude! I’ve been working hard…
How to Worry Correctly
by khatzumoto
This entry is part 17 of 17 in the series The Art of War of LearningSometimes our worries are too luxurious. But this is not the only worry failure mode. There are other forms of irrelevant worry. The kind we’re going to talk about today is perhaps even more pervasive and more pernicious than your…