Nicole Dieker

Karma: 170

Writer, editor, teacher. Expertise in personal finance and habit formation. Full-time freelancer and part-time musician.

If you say “don’t lose focus,” what does that actually tell you to focus on?

Nicole DiekerFeb 10, 2022, 9:04 PM

1 point

0 comments4 min readLW link

My investment protects you. Your investment protects me.

Nicole DiekerFeb 9, 2022, 8:12 PM

−7 points

7 comments1 min readLW link

Money-generating environments vs. wealth-building environments (or “my thoughts on the stock market”)

Nicole DiekerFeb 4, 2022, 5:37 PM

7 points

9 comments7 min readLW link

Is there a better choice than “Stop After Win” (or does double-checking lead to failure loops)?

Nicole DiekerFeb 1, 2022, 8:33 PM

11 points

12 comments4 min readLW link

What happened when I applied metrics to my piano practice (a five-part essay about the process of learning)

Nicole DiekerJan 27, 2022, 8:45 PM

50 points

12 comments3 min readLW link

You have to create your own personal finance system

Nicole DiekerJan 23, 2022, 6:53 PM

3 points

0 comments5 min readLW link

How to Become a Magician

Nicole DiekerJan 21, 2022, 6:12 PM

18 points

2 comments4 min readLW link

P(C) vs. NP(C)

Nicole DiekerJan 5, 2022, 9:34 PM

3 points

0 comments3 min readLW link

[Question] How do you turn an idea into a reality? (warning: involves politics)

Nicole DiekerJan 4, 2022, 7:29 PM

8 points

5 comments1 min readLW link

Can you learn (music) efficiently by grinding?

Nicole DiekerJan 2, 2022, 7:07 PM

5 points

0 comments1 min readLW link

How does one learn (music) more efficiently?

Nicole DiekerJan 1, 2022, 5:55 PM

3 points

1 comment1 min readLW link

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