Author Archives: Thurana

Origami Obsession

Once upon a time, someone told me that if you can make one thousand paper crane within a year, your wish will come true. “One thousand?” I asked. That’s an expensive price to pay just to have your wish granted, isn’t it? Well, not really. If you look at the task from different point of

The 10,000 Hours Rule

I was in the beginning of Malcom Gladwell’s “Outliers” – a very good book, highly recommended – when I heard about this so-called “The 10,000 Hours rule” (the 10000 hours rule). Scientific researches to successful figures reveal that to prepare someone for THE opportunity that one day will come, he or she should already have

Two Simple Ways to Become a Famous Blogger

I found this by accident and the simple descriptions is very logical. Lighten up, guys. Don’t be too serious! ^_^

Simpleology: Simple Science to Guide You Through the Noises

The best things in life – like time and life energy – are free; and as all other free things, normal human being – us – have the tendency to take them for granted. So no wonder why most of us loves wasting time and energy. Take me for example. I belong to the deadlines

Brain Joke

A man walked into an antique shop and seemed to be fascinated by the big glass display. There were three items which looked like human brain inside it. So, he asked the shopkeeper curiously, “Are these human brains you are selling?” “Yes, Sir.” The shopkeeper replied. “Rare collectible items if I might add.” “Really? But

How to live 30 hours a day

One of the most popular quotes about time is “Time is Money”. The meaning is simple: time is valuable. You and everybody else in this world have the same share: 24 hours everyday. No more no less. You waste it, you lose it. It won’t come back. Ever. The funny thing is, there are times

Hello world! Really!

Yes, really. This is my first post to the ‘real’ world. And the definition of ‘real’ here is the rest of the world outside of my beautiful country – Indonesia. Sure, I’ve blogged before. Since around 2004-2005. But that was (and still is) limited to those who are using my mother tongue  – what else,