One of the things that are remarkable about the word mediocre is the extent to which it has retained its meaning over the course of more than four centuries of continual use. Now that is not a mediocre feat. The meaning of mediocrity is the quality or state of being … Continue Reading
Lewis Hamilton: On Race Tracks and Beyond
I sat on the edge of the seat, having forgotten to even look at the popcorn in front of me, my heart beating fast and my cold hands folded, wishing that he just makes it through one more lap and crosses the finish line even though the tires of his … Continue Reading
Survivorship Bias: The Statistical Importance of Failures
“XYZ appointed as the CEO of a huge multi-national company!” read the newspaper headline, almost as if to mock me. This CEO gets so much attention. He managed to make his way to the position after dropping out of college. What about me though? The long hours when I sat … Continue Reading