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So what is this blog about?

This blog is about management, technology and finance. And when the muses strike about art. Most of what I will write about would not be completely original, rather it would be contemplation about and reviews of publications, books and articles. After all between a job, studies, family and other activities who has the time to come up with original thoughts - only the very lucky ones: philosophers, writers and columnist.

As an MIT student of System Design and Management (SDM), I also hope to write some insights about the program. I need some perspective in order to organize my thoughts and so it will probably take a few months.

Another aspect of being a business (& eng) student is that I find myself reading case studies instead of the things I would normally read. Case studies will probably not be much of an inspiration, I hope they will at least be educating. I also hope that the change in my reading habits would not “dry” up my blogs.

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  1. shiriMarch 2, 2010 at 12:59 AM

    well, Savvy Avi, (clever name by the way), I do believe you have a unique perspective on life, so even your not so original topics are going to be worth reading. Looking forward to reading more

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  2. Asla Pes EtmeNovember 6, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    well, Savvy Avi, (clever name by the way), I do believe you have a unique perspective on life, so even your not so original topics are going to be worth reading. Looking forward to reading more I AGREE THİS BOY
    have a nice day
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