One of the best analogies I've heard recently for analytics/models is that they're like a map. No one expects a map to include every detail of the terrain, but no hiker would ever refuse to use a map just because it doesn't contain every stone and branch that falls across a trail. Conversely, just because someone has explored a small area in depth and has detailed knowledge of the terrain in that area doesn't mean they know other places or can situate their own region in a broader context (a frog in a well cannot imagine the sea, etc).
Love this stuff. I don't always get it, initially, but the explainer cards are useful, everytime. Keep laying this stuff out there, and I'll keep picking it up.
Battle Grid is definitely my thing. Maybe this is about me being a (PC) gamer... Or because those stats are about the more tough approach I've been waiting for. No useless, discrete violence. But being difficult opponent in those situations. Being a winner. Being sisukas, as we say in Finland!
Thank you for introducing this!
Also, thank you for all of your work. I love the profound writings, the patience to explain things for not-so-knowing and overall style of yours. Keep going!
Sisukas is one who is with sisu. We Finnish are quite proud of our sisu, if otherwise sometimes quite quiet (not me) and humble (don't know if that's me either).
So when you are sisukas or have sisu, you are determined, won't give up, trying your hardest, even when you have (endless) adversities. Life is full of hardships and still, with sisu, you go on! And you give everything, go hard and all in, if needed to survive and succeed. In life, or specifically with something you are doing. Having sisu is having guts. Grit. Perseverance and resistance, and even when it seems there's no hope. Still you believe in yourself, and that life/the thing you're doing is worth it. And it is, because you have sisu. I would say... It is our Finnish inner power. May the (Finnish) force be with you! 🤘🏼
One of the best analogies I've heard recently for analytics/models is that they're like a map. No one expects a map to include every detail of the terrain, but no hiker would ever refuse to use a map just because it doesn't contain every stone and branch that falls across a trail. Conversely, just because someone has explored a small area in depth and has detailed knowledge of the terrain in that area doesn't mean they know other places or can situate their own region in a broader context (a frog in a well cannot imagine the sea, etc).
Damnit! That's a great analogy. Now I'm totally using it for the evergreen note.
(And as always, thanks for the contributions. Always look forward to your comments here. It's like a little extra newspaper reading for the morning.)
Wish I could remember who shared it so I could give credit!
The feeling is mutual! It's always great to see a new article from you in my inbox to get my brain working.
As the adage goes: "All models are wrong; some are useful."
Love this stuff. I don't always get it, initially, but the explainer cards are useful, everytime. Keep laying this stuff out there, and I'll keep picking it up.
Battle Grid is definitely my thing. Maybe this is about me being a (PC) gamer... Or because those stats are about the more tough approach I've been waiting for. No useless, discrete violence. But being difficult opponent in those situations. Being a winner. Being sisukas, as we say in Finland!
Thank you for introducing this!
Also, thank you for all of your work. I love the profound writings, the patience to explain things for not-so-knowing and overall style of yours. Keep going!
Sisukas. Literal translation, por favor?
In Spanish we might use a word like "bracero" - somebody that works with their hands i.e. the nit and grit.
And thanks for the comment Elina. This type of connection with readers is why I can't stop. And won't stop.
Sisukas is one who is with sisu. We Finnish are quite proud of our sisu, if otherwise sometimes quite quiet (not me) and humble (don't know if that's me either).
So when you are sisukas or have sisu, you are determined, won't give up, trying your hardest, even when you have (endless) adversities. Life is full of hardships and still, with sisu, you go on! And you give everything, go hard and all in, if needed to survive and succeed. In life, or specifically with something you are doing. Having sisu is having guts. Grit. Perseverance and resistance, and even when it seems there's no hope. Still you believe in yourself, and that life/the thing you're doing is worth it. And it is, because you have sisu. I would say... It is our Finnish inner power. May the (Finnish) force be with you! 🤘🏼