Beyond the CV
Photos, books, walks, and things I'm learning outside research.
A small space beyond the academic CV—places I've enjoyed, books I return to, and a few things I'm learning outside research.
Walks & Places
Recent photos from hikes, walks, beaches, and quiet places.
A quiet hillside in Sri Lanka. 
A trail in Portola Valley after morning rain. 
Looking toward Pacifica from a coastal trail. 
Yosemite Valley in late spring. 
Point Reyes Lighthouse after a whale-watching trip. 
Sunset at San Gregorio State Beach.
Books
Books I am reading, recently read, or often recommend.
All-time favorite
Tao Te Ching
Lao Tzu, translated by Stephen Mitchell
Recently read
- The Hard Thing About Hard ThingsBen Horowitz
- High Growth HandbookElad Gil
- MeditationsMarcus Aurelius
Currently reading
- Letters from a StoicSeneca
- SuperforecastingPhilip E. Tetlock and Dan Gardner
I usually read one book every few weeks, with a mix of history, philosophy, biographies, engineering, and technology.
Recently Learning
Small routines and new skills outside work.
I try to learn something new every few months. Recently, that has meant classical guitar lessons at Stanford.
I also make time for beaches, scenic drives, and hikes around Northern California. They are simple ways to spend time outdoors and see parts of California I might otherwise miss.