take_it_easy

This is the only way to achieve goal 1 and 2.

Need to cut off lots of distractions from my life, such as watching sports, cheesy flicks, etc.

Also I want to teach Math and CS to my kids. So I had better get good at them first.

Subjects:
1. C++, Python
2. sparse matrix solvers (direct and iterative)
3. Computer Architecture with focus on DLP and TLP
4. Multi-threading
5. GPGPU
6. Artificial Intelligence

Candidates:
1. Convex optimization
2. Stochastic programming
3. Data Mining
4. Compilers
5. computational biology
6. computer graphics
7. information theory

穷则独善其身，达则兼济天下。

In other worlds: if I remain in a small position, I will do little things to help the planet, by recycling and not consuming much, etc; if I become financially independent or reach an important position, I can do bigger philanthropic things.

Candidates:
Getting Things Done

How to Talk to Anyone

Ten-day MBA

Competitive Strategy

Intro to Discrete Event Systems (at work)

Reconfigurable computing (at work)

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