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Hypothesis, Significance level and other basics

May 30, 2021 by Ashwin Leave a Comment

Hypothesis, Significance level and other basics

If you are delving into data analytics and statistics, it is essential to get a strong hold on hypothesis and related terms.

In this post, I am listing down the key concepts with simple explanations.

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Filed Under: Data, Tech Tagged With: analytics, data, dataanalytics, tech

5 Basic Rules of Personal Finance

May 29, 2021 by Ashwin Leave a Comment

5 Basic Rules of Personal Finance

  1. Never put all your money in similar type of financial instruments (bonds, equity, ETF etc.)
  2. Regular investment yield best returns
  3. Understand before you invest money. Don’t invest if you are unclear or confused
  4. Find the quantum of your emergency fund. And park the rest in any instrument that gives better return than your savings account
  5. Avoid loans if possible. Save and spend, rather than spend and repay

Filed Under: Life, Personal Finance Tagged With: life, personal finance, self improvement

Goals and Self discipline

May 7, 2021 by Ashwin Leave a Comment

Goals and Self discipline

All of us have goals. We aspire to find meaning in life.

Some achieve their goals. Few even go beyond and achieve tremendous success. A majority fail to reach.

Among several things, self-discipline plays a great role in determining if a person achieves his or her goals.

Here’s a blueprint for success.

  • Know where you want to go
  • Create short and long term goals to get there
  • Have self-discipline to create habits that propel you towards these goals

Skipping any one of these reduces the probability of success. So, are you ready to make it big?

Filed Under: Life, Self Improvement Tagged With: goals, life, self discipline, self improvement

Workflowy : My opinion

June 24, 2016 by Ashwin Leave a Comment

Workflowy : My opinion

I am a big fan of minimalist productivity apps, that are really well made. Workflowy falls into that category.

At first look, it looks very much like a simple document. It is this simplicity that makes it a really nice tool.

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Filed Under: Life, Productivity Tagged With: life, productivity

Certifications are like licenses!

June 14, 2016 by Ashwin Leave a Comment

Certifications are like licenses!

I have a love for certifications. I started in 2004 with my first Java certification. As on date, I have about 6 Certifications to my credit.

I was talking about my interest in Certifications to one of my friends and he exclaimed:

I never see a point in certifications! They are a waste of time and money. It is only the experience that counts.

I didn’t disagree with him but tried to put forth a case.

Me: Great! Let’s talk about driving

Him: Sure…

M: There are two drivers to bet on. First one is highly experienced with about 25 years of experience across various categories of vehicles. Second one is relatively inexperienced but fresh out of driving school. Who in your opinion is better?

H: No-brainer. It would be the experienced guy

M: Absolutely, no question about it. But do you think the driving test he did about 25 years ago adds no value?

H: Hmm… can’t say that. It was needed to get a start!

M: Exactly my point with certifications, my friend!

Certifications don’t make you an expert. But they help to get you started from the right base.

Next time you have to choose a candidate — use his certifications as an attribute not as a deciding factor.

Filed Under: Certifications, Tech Tagged With: certifications, skills, tech

Why and How to start with Mindful Meditation?

January 15, 2015 by Ashwin Leave a Comment

Why and How to start with Mindful Meditation?

Meditation is an excellent way to workout our mind. But often we complicate meditation by imposing strict rules and preconditions. Mindful meditation brings about a healthy change and looks away from the traditional mindset.

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Filed Under: Life, Self Improvement Tagged With: life, meditation, self improvement

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