Surya Prakash Jayanti

Quotes from the book "Ultralearning". In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But in practice, there is. Maximize the effectiveness of Ultra learning:  MetaLearning : First Draw a map. Focus : Sharpen your knife Directness : Go straight ahead Drill : Attack your weakest point. Retrieval : Test to learn Feedback : Don't dodge the punches Retention : Don't fill a leaky bucket Intuition : Dig deep before building up.            Experimentation : Branch out  and try new approaches. If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants. A good rule of thumb is that you should invest approximately 10% of your total expected learning time into research prior to starting. Now I will have less distraction. Leonhard Euler, mathematician, upon losing the sight in his right eye. First step to overcoming procrastination: recognize when you are procrastinating. Emotions can hijack the mind and make the process of returning ...

Quotes from the book "System Error". There are decades when nothing happens—and weeks where decades happen. System Error explores what breaks when fast-moving technology outpaces slow-moving institutions. When metrics become goals, and optimization replaces wisdom, systems fail quietly at scale. Progress needs better rules—not just better leaders. “There are decades when nothing happens, and then there are weeks where decades happen.”  History doesn’t move linearly—it accelerates suddenly, often without warning. “If men were angels, no government would be necessary.” Governance exists not because humans are perfect, but precisely because we are not. “Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.” The most meaningful outcomes often resist neat quantification. The metric becomes the goal, and the means justify the end. This is Goodhart’s Law : when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure.  To optimize for scienc...

As I look back at 2025, I’m amazed at how much can happen in twelve months. This year was all about staying consistent, whether it was on the running trail, in a book, or at my desk. Here are some of the highlights from my journey. 📚 Personal Growth & Learning Spanish Journey: I stayed dedicated to learning Spanish on Duolingo, landing in the top 5% of learners with nearly 46 hours of practice. Reading Goals: I managed to dive into 44 different books this year. Each one taught me something new or gave me a fresh perspective on the world. 🏃‍♂️ Health & Community Hitting the Pavement: Fitness was a big priority. I ran over 1,100 kilometers (710 miles) ! It wasn't always easy to get out the door, but the discipline was worth it. Giving Back: I volunteered for two major community events that brought together over 1,000 people . It was rewarding to see the direct impact of local teamwork. 💻 Professional & Creative Achievements Blogging: My blog saw a lot of activit...

Here are some quotes from the book"Siren's Call" - Chris Hays, that made me think. I. Attention, Distraction & the Restless Mind Is the development of a global, ubiquitous, chronically connected social media world more like comic books or cigarettes? Humankind Has Now spent more time playing Call of Duty than has existed on earth. We've got three main aspects of attention in our working model: involuntary attention, voluntary attention, and social attention. The root of it, he proposes, is an aspect of the human condition upon which so much today depends: the restlessness of our minds, the craving for diversion. The more diversion we have access to, the more diversion we crave. The more diversion we need, the more quickly we become bored. In a distracted age, focus is power, and to focus relentlessly on a topic is to convey its importance. II. Boredom, Idleness & Limitation Idleness as such is by no means a root of evil; quite the contrary...

Reflections on Compassion and Commitment: Reading the Dalai Lama This is my second book by the Dalai Lama, and once again, I find myself deeply moved by his philosophy of compassion. It’s one thing to read about compassion — it’s another to live it, to embody it, as he has done throughout his life. His words are simple, but the practice he describes feels like climbing a mountain — difficult, humbling, and profoundly transformative. My first encounter with his writing was The Book of Joy , a beautiful dialogue between the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. That book opened my heart to the universality of kindness and joy, beyond religion or nationality. These two readings together have widened my spiritual horizons in ways I didn’t anticipate. The Three Commitments What struck me most in this book was the Dalai Lama’s three lifelong commitments : As a human being , one to promote human values such as compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, and self-discipline. As a Buddhist monk ...

This is a blog post about complex themes of privacy, human choice, and the wisdom of reading in a modern context. Privacy & Data Privacy is power. Whoever holds your deepest data wields influence over your actions — and eventually, your identity. Data is permanent; leadership is not. Even if it’s safe today, your data might be misused tomorrow. Treat personal electronic data like weapons-grade plutonium : dangerous, long-lasting, and irreversible once leaked. Human Choices You make about 35,000 decisions each day , from socks to cereal. What matters most in decision-making: The data you bring The reasoning you apply Life boils down to two skills: Knowing how to get what you want Knowing what’s worth wanting Pain + Reflection = Progress Risks of Modern Culture 5 Virus Symptoms (PALMS): Possessions Achievements Looks Money Status Hurry isn’t about a disorderly schedule but a disorderly heart. Reading & Stories ...