"Small Decisions Made Consistently Over Time Create Radical Differences" - Tony Robbins

 

"Small Decisions Made Consistenly Over Time Create Radical Differences" 

"The $0 habit that can make you a millionaire" and "Why you don’t need a huge salary to succeed"

Real change rarely happens overnight.

It’s built through small decisions made consistently over time.

Most people think wealth is about how much you make.

It’s not.

It’s about what you keep and what you consistently do with it.

Because wealth isn’t built in one moment. It’s built in the repetition of small, intentional decisions over time.

That’s the power of compounding.

"The One-Straw Revolution: An Intoduction to Natural Farming" by Masanobu Fukuoka, Translated by Larry Korn, and Narrated by David Shih on Audible

 

I have just finished listening to an audiobook entitled "The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming" by Masanobu Fukuoka, translated by Larry Korn, and narrated by David Shih on Audible.

At the heart of The One-Straw Revolution is Masanobu Fukuoka’s radical concept of "do-nothing" farming, which fundamentally challenges the assumptions of modern agriculture. Rather than viewing nature as a wild force to be conquered, categorized, or chemically managed, Fukuoka asserts that the natural world is already perfectly balanced and complete. His method involves deliberately removing human interference—eliminating plowing, synthetic fertilizers, forced weeding, and pesticides—and instead carefully observing and cooperating with the local ecosystem. By relying on natural processes, such as using uncut straw mulch, maintaining living ground cover like white clover, and trusting the biological interplay of insects and microorganisms, Fukuoka demonstrates that the earth can provide abundant harvests effortlessly when humanity stops fighting against it.

Philosophically, the book presents a profound critique of the human intellect and the scientific method. Fukuoka argues that the specialized, reductionist approach of modern science fundamentally fragments reality, blinding humanity to the holistic, interconnected nature of the universe. By dissecting the world into narrow fields of study and arbitrarily labeling things as "good" or "bad" (such as crops versus weeds, or beneficial insects versus pests), humans create endless, exhausting battles to fix secondary problems of their own making. He advocates for abandoning this arrogant, academic "smartness" in favor of a humble, empty, and "childlike" mind. True wisdom, he suggests, lies in recognizing the severe limits of human knowledge and letting go of the ego-driven desire to improve upon a natural order that is already flawless.

Ultimately, Fukuoka’s revolution extends far beyond agricultural technique to encompass diet, culture, and spiritual liberation. He posits that a modern society disconnected from its local land and seasonal food sources inevitably becomes physically sick, culturally impoverished, and structurally driven toward exploitation and war. Returning to a simple, natural diet—eating what grows locally and seasonally with minimal processing—is essential for realigning the human body and spirit with the rhythms of the earth. The ultimate goal of natural farming is therefore not merely the cultivation of crops, but the "cultivation and perfection of human beings," fostering a peaceful, contented existence where individuals live in joyful, unpretentious harmony with the world around them.

I want to share to you the insights and key takeaways from the audiobook. So, here they are, happy learning and enjoying!

"A Little History of Economics" Audiobook by Niall Kishtainy, Narrated by Steven Crossley on Audible

As a Junior Agricultural Economist, learning the history of Economics is a must. I have just finished listening to an audiobook entitled "A Little History of Economics" by Niall Kishtainy, narrated by Steven Crossley on Audible.

I gained valuable insights into how economic concepts and theories evolved from the Ancient Greeks through Adam Smith's era, including the development of Keynesian Economics and its critics. I want to share to you the insights and key takeaways from the audiobook, like about "The Invisible Hand" Concept from Adam Smith, or about "The Game Theory" and "The Prisoner's Dilemma".

As Kishtainy beautifully and inspiringly summarizes the essence of the entire journey: "In economics, there isn’t one ‘right’ answer that stays right forever... By appreciating the different responses of history’s thinkers we can be inspired to come up with our own." The grand, fascinating story of economics is not finished; it is a continuous, vital conversation about how we choose to build our world. 

So, here they are, happy learning and enjoying!

Culinary Medicine: Prescribing the Kitchen for Better Health and Sustainable Consumption

 

 

In recent years, the intersection of healthcare, nutrition, and environmentalism has given rise to a transformative field known as "culinary medicine." At the forefront of this movement are researchers and physicians at Harvard University, who are actively bridging the gap between the doctor’s clinic and the kitchen. Through innovative programs, they are proving that equipping patients with a spatula can be just as important for human and planetary health as handing them a prescription.

The Lean Canvas of Dzikra Yuhasyra's eCommerce - We are Open for Collaborations!

 

Dzikra Yuhasyra's eCommerce sudah berjalan menuju 2 tahun dan sudah mempunyai Lean Canvas! Berikut adalah deskripsi dan penjelasan komprehensifnya. Selamat mempelajari dan mari berkolaborasi!

Mengubah Pola Konsumsi Pangan Masyarakat Menjadi Berkelanjutan Sesuai Musim Tanaman dan Kondisi Geografis Lokal Dengan Menerapkan Paradigma Biokultura Agar Tercipta Sistem Pertanian-Bioindustri Berkelanjutan Secara Ekonomi, Sosial, dan Lingkungan: Sebuah Paradoks Antara Idealita vs Realita, Ekonomi Makro (Agregat, Kebijakan) vs Ekonomi Mikro (Tingkat Usahatani dan Individu), Teori vs Implementasi, dan Kepentingan Short Term Needs vs Kepentingan Long Term Needs

Mengubah Pola Konsumsi Pangan Masyarakat Menjadi Berkelanjutan Sesuai Musim Tanaman dan Kondisi Geografis Lokal Dengan Menerapkan Paradigma Biokultura Agar Tercipta Sistem Pertanian-Bioindustri Berkelanjutan Secara Ekonomi, Sosial, dan Lingkungan: Sebuah Paradoks Antara Idealita vs Realita, Ekonomi Makro (Agregat, Kebijakan) vs Ekonomi Mikro (Tingkat Usahatani dan Individu), Teori vs Implementasi, dan Kepentingan Short Term Needs vs Kepentingan Long Term Needs

Global Agriculture Analysis: The Visualization of the Agriculture GDP and the Population by Country Names from 2010 - 2024 by Dzikra Yuhasyra, S.T., M.Agr.

I tried to create a dashboard on Public Tableau to publish an Agricultural Economics Data. I am sorry for any inaccurate data, but the data source is from the World Bank. So, it's a valid source. Here it is. Enjoy!

Global Agriculture Analysis: The Visualization of the Agriculture GDP and the Population by Country Names from 2010 - 2024 by Dzikra Yuhasyra, S.T., M.Agr.

Documentation of Three Projects In Collaboration with International Partners at the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, UNPAD

Since August 2025, I have been joining some projects with Mrs. Sara Ratna Qanti and Mr. Ronnie Susman Natawidjaja at the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, UNPAD in collaboration with some International Partners which were Ibaraki University, Japan, Adelaide University, Australia, and Wageningen University and Research, the Netherlands. It has been almost 8 months, and all of the projects has been done, and I am waiting for the upcoming projects with Mrs. Sara. Thanks for the opportunities Bu, Pak 🙏🏻🙏🏻

For a portfolio and keeping the memories, I want to share some documentation from the three projects which were entitled "Enhancing Agricultural Traceability for Market Sustainability: A Southeast Asian Perspective" in collaboration with the University of Adelaide, Australia, "Assessing food poverty through the lens of distribution: The case of modernizing agricultural value chains in Indonesia" in collaboration with Ibaraki University, Japan and "Model Peningkatan Peran Perempuan dan Ekosistem Simpul Pangan untuk Mendukung Program Makan Bergizi Gratis Berbasis Pangan Lokal" in collaboration with Wageningen University and Research (WUR), the Netherlands and BAPPERIDA Kabupaten Bandung. Here are the documentation. Enjoy!

"Perjanjian Perdagangan Amerika Serikat-Indonesia: Respon dan Antisipasi Indonesia Pasca Agreement on Reciprocal Trade dan Keputusan US Supreme Court" Trade and Industry Brief oleh LPEM FEB UI

 

Dalam seminggu terakhir terjadi dinamika kebijakan perdagangan AS, yang akan berdampak pada Indonesia sehingga perlu direspon dan diantisipasi. Pada Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) Indonesia dan AS tanggal 19 Februari 2026, eliminasi tarif AS atas 1.819 produk Indonesia diharapkan meningkatkan ekspor ke AS. Meskipun demikian, Indonesia juga harus melakukan penghapusan tarif hingga nol persen untuk 99% produk AS.

Sebuah Pandangan Personal tentang Analisis Dampak dan Cost-Benefit Analysis dari Dokumen "Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Indonesia on Reciprocal Trade" (US-IDN ART) untuk Bidang Pertanian dan Industri

 

Saya akan mencoba membedah secara mendalam naskah "Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Indonesia on Reciprocal Trade" (US-IDN ART) yang baru saja dipublikasikan. Sebagai seseorang yang berfokus pada ekonomi pertanian, mengurai dokumen perdagangan internasional yang mengikat secara hukum ini sangat esensial untuk memahami prospek dari ekonomi makro kita. Perjanjian perdagangan resiprokal semacam ini pada dasarnya dirancang untuk mengurangi friksi pasar struktural dan secara definitif memperluas akses timbal balik, sehingga menciptakan keseimbangan makroekonomi baru bagi kedua negara yang berpartisipasi (Krugman, Obstfeld, & Melitz, 2018).

The "Fundamentals of Financial Statement Analysis" Online Course on Malakah Indonesia

 

 

I have finished an online course on Malakah Indonesia about the "Fundamentals of Financial Statement Analysis", which consists of Balance Sheet (Laporan Neraca), Income Statement (Laporan Laba Rugi), Statement of Cash Flows (Laporan Arus Kas), and Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Laporan Perubahan Modal). From the four statements and reports, I learned about the importance of financial ratios, which play a role in interpreting and understanding the meaning of the numbers in the reports and statements. The financial ratios consist of four measurements, which are about profitability, liquidity, leverage, and valuation. As a Junior Agricultural Economist, they helped me to understand the healthiness of a company or corporation, including agricultural business entities. As an Entrepreneur and Investor, they helped me to choose the right companies where should I invest on them, also they helped me to build good financial statements of Dzikra Yuhasyra's eCommerce Dzikra Yuhasyra's eCommerce that will be needed in the future when it grows bigger. So, let's learn more and continue to grow!

Kudos!

"Menulis Policy Brief: Mendorong Kebijakan Berbasis Bukti" Class on Tempo Institute

 

I have just finished a class on Tempo Institute Tempo Institute entitled "Kelas Menulis Policy Brief: Mendorong Kebijakan Berbasis Bukti" which will strengthen my capacity to produce and create a strong and good policy brief in the context of agricultural economics and other related topics on socio-economics in general. I hope I will contribute to creating a better evidence-based policy by producing a strong policy brief in my sectors, which are Agricultural Economics, as well as Agricultural Development and Policy. In the end, I hope I can create a Sustainable Agri-Food System in my beloved country, Indonesia. Aamiin..

Kudos!

An Intermediate Deep Learning Course on Dicoding Indonesia Supported by IDCamp Scholarship

 

 

Alhamdulillah, on this blessed Friday in the beginning of Ramadan, I have completed the Intermediate Level Class on Dicoding Indonesia Dicoding Indonesia in AI Engineer Learning Path, which is "Belajar Fundamental Deep Learning" Class.

"Understanding Indonesia’s High Rice Prices: Structural Costs, Protection, and the Political Economy of Persistence" Working Paper by LPEM FEB UI

 

Author: Mohamad Ikhsan

 

Executive Summary

Rice remains the most politically and economically significant staple in Indonesia, yet domestic rice prices have persistently exceeded international and regional benchmarks. This paper examines the structural and institutional causes of Indonesia’s high rice prices by combining recent empirical evidence (Ikhsan, 2025) with earlier conceptual insights (Briones, 2012; Timmer, 1996). The analysis highlights three interrelated drivers: (i) production costs that are substantially higher than those of regional competitors due to labor intensity, land rent burdens, and fragmented holdings; (ii) post-harvest and marketing inefficiencies that add hidden costs despite relatively modest trader margins; and (iii) trade and price stabilization policies that prioritize self-sufficiency and producer protection at the expense of consumer welfare. The political economy of rice further explains why reform has been difficult: high rice prices serve as a political signal of state support for farmers, even though most of the poor are net rice consumers. The paper argues for a comprehensive reform agenda—what Ikhsan (2025) terms a “Green Revolution 2.0”—centered on technological innovation, mechanization, land reform, and post-harvest modernization, complemented by targeted social protection and calibrated trade liberalization. Without such reforms, Indonesia risks remaining locked in a high-price, low-productivity trap that undermines poverty reduction and structural transformation.

Deploy Demo Proyek Klasifikasi Gambar untuk Deteksi Penyakit Daun Singkong oleh Dzikra Yuhasyra, S.T., M.Agr. Menggunakan Model Hybrid Deep Learning (EfficientNetB0 dan Custom Convolutional Neural Network)

 

Saya baru saja menyelesaikan Proyek Klasifikasi Gambar menggunakan Deep Learning di Kelas Belajar Fundamental Deep Learning Dicoding Indonesia atas support beasiswa IDCamp Indosat Ooredoo dengan fungsi dan tujuan utama membuat aplikasi cerdas menggunakan Model Hybrid Deep Learning (EfficientNetB0 dan Custom Convolutional Neural Network) untuk mendiagnosa 5 (lima) kondisi pada daun singkong, yaitu apakah daun singkong tersebut dalam kondisi sehat atau terkena salah satu atau gabungan dari 4 penyakit ini Cassava Bacterial Blight (CBB), Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD), Green Mottle (CGM),  dan Mosaic Disease (CMD) lalu mendeploy-nya secara front-end secara sederhana menggunakan savedModel yang ada. 

Model ini akan sangat bermanfaat bagi petani, pegiat pertanian, mahasiswa dan akademisi, atau masyarakat umum yang ingin mengidentifikasi kondisi kesehatan tanaman singkong melalui foto daunnya secara real-time di lapangan. Rekan-rekan juga tentu bisa mencobanya dengan gambar dari Google atau sumber lain untuk contoh dalam mencoba model ini.  

Berikut modelnya di bawah, rekan-rekan bisa meng-upload foto daun singkong dengan gambar yang jelas dan resolusi baik ya, lalu akan muncul probabilitas persentase kondisi kesehatan daun singkongnya. Rata-rata akurasi dari model ini yaitu sebesar 85%. Selamat mencoba!

5 Komponen yang Perlu Disiapkan untuk Menyambut "Tamu Istimewa" Bulan Ramadan

Di Khutbah Shalat Jumat minggu lalu di Masjid Jami Al-Furqon RW 08 Cigending, khatib menyampaikan 5 Komponen yang perlu kita siapkan untuk menyambut bulan Ramadan, yaitu:

1. Ruhiyah (penyucian jiwa/taubat), 

2. Amaliyah (pembiasaan ibadah sunnah), 

3. Ilmiyah (pendalaman ilmu fikih puasa), 

4. Maliyah (persiapan finansial untuk sedekah/infak), dan 

5. Jasadiyah (menjaga kesehatan fisik).

Mengutip dari Khutbah Prof. A. Rusdiana, Guru Besar UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, di laman web UIN SGD Bandung, berikut uraian lengkap nya:

Kado Digital Buat Lana dan Aric - Sebuah Web Sederhana Untuk Membersamai Perjalanan Lana dan Aric Di Masa Depan!

 

Untuk Alana, keponakan Mang Dzikra yang akan memasuki usia sweet seventeen beberapa hari lagi, selamat akan bertambah dewasa dan mengarungi perjuangan kehidupan ya, juga untuk Aric tentunya, semoga bisa jadi anak dan pemuda yang bermanfaat bagi sesama.. Aamiin..

Mang Dzikra ada sedikit kado digital buat Lana sama Aric, bukan barang mahal dan wah, tapi web Journey Mang Dzikra dari November 2015 sampai Februari 2026 selama 10 tahun, udah Mang Dzikra publish di domain dan hosting gratis yang bisa diakses kapan aja dan bisa jadi teman perjalanan kehidupan Lana dan Aric yang mungkin akan jauh lebih panjang dibanding Mang Dzikra kedepannya. Jadi siapa tau dzikrayuhasyra.com ga bisa diakses lagi di tahun-tahun nanti karena harus berbayar domain nya, Mang Dzikra udah siapin alamat web ini buat menemani ketir pahit dan manisnya kehidupan Lana dan Aric ya. Bisa dikunjungi di link ini:

Proyek Pembangunan Greenhouse dan Pembuatan Raised Bed Sebagai Kerja Sama Dzikra Yuhasyra’s eCommerce dan Pakarangan DeTuik

 

Pada bulan Januari-Februari 2026, Dzikra Yuhasyra’s eCommerce, dikomandoi Kang Suryadi Abdul Gani sebagai Pemimpin Proyek, melakukan kerja sama pembangunan Greenhouse dan pembuatan Raised Bed di Pakarangan Detuik, Bandung, salah satu wahana agrotourism baru dari Detuik Resto and Wedding Venue, yang sudah melakukan soft-launching beberapa waktu lalu.

Proyek ini adalah proyek kerja sama pertama Dzikra Yuhasyra’s eCommerce dalam pembangunan greenhouse, dengan spesifikasi greenhouse dari bambu yang dilengkapi dengan pembuatan raised bed bambu dan pemasangan weedmat. Proyek sudah memasuki tahap akhir dan akan segera rampung. 

Berikut beberapa dokumentasi dari pembangunan proyeknya.

Deploy Demo Analisis Sentimen Ulasan dengan Machine Learning (SVM) oleh Dzikra Yuhasyra

Saya baru saja selesai mengerjakan Proyek Analisis Sentimen di Kelas Belajar Fundamental Deep Learning di Dicoding Indonesia atas support beasiswa dari IDCamp Indosat Ooredoo, dan saya ingin men-deploy-nya secara sederhana tentang apa yang telah saya pelajari di project Machine Learning dan Deep Learning ini secara front-end di website saya, sebagai portfolio pribadi tentunya. 

Analisis sentimen ini adalah Model Support Vector Machine (SVM) dalam Machine Learning untuk mendeteksi sentimen ulasan aplikasi yang ditulis dalam Bahasa Indonesia di Google Play Store apakah termasuk ulasan bersentimen positif, netral, atau negatif. Akan ada pengkategorian dari ulasan yang kamu tulis.

Jadi ayo coba model SVM nya secara front-end di bawah ini ya teman-teman!

"The Experience Economy, Updated Edition" Audiobook by B. Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore, Narrated by Alan Sklar on Audible

 

 

I have finished listening to an audiobook entitled "The Experience Economy, Updated Edition" by B. Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore, narrated by Alan Sklar on Audible, and it's an interesting book!

The most captivating revelation in "The Experience Economy" is the assertion that goods and services have become commoditized, necessitating a shift where businesses must stage memorable events to create distinct economic value. The authors provocatively argue that "work is theatre," urging every employee to act with intention and every business to script its operations as a performance that engages the guest's emotions. Furthermore, they introduce the concept of "customer sacrifice," defining it as the gap between what a customer accepts and what they truly desire, which can only be bridged through deep mass customization. Ultimately, the book concludes that the economy's final frontier is the "Transformation Economy," where the customer becomes the product and businesses charge for the life-changing outcomes they help achieve

I would like to share with you about the insights and key takeaways from this book. So, here they are, happy learning and enjoying!

16th January 2026, This Year I Turned 30.

 

16th January 1996 - 16th January 2026.

This year, I am turning 30. 

A Self-Described Caricature - Following the Trend!

 

I am following the trend of creating a self-described caricature, and I would like to share mine with you here, as well as the descriptions of the caricature. If you want to know about my profile, please follow the "About Me" Page on this link: https://www.dzikrayuhasyra.com/p/tentang-saya-dzikra-yuhasyra.html . Here are the caricatures and their description. Enjoy!

Analysis of Livelihood Resilience of Rice Farmers Receiving Sibedas Grants in Bandung Regency Using the Sustainable Livelihood Approach (SLA) Framework - My First Publication

 

I would like to share with you my first publication on "Mimbar Agribisnis: Jurnal Pemikiran Masyarakat Ilmiah Berwawasan Agribisnis" (SINTA 3) entitled "Analysis of Livelihood Resilience of Rice Farmers Receiving Sibedas Grants in Bandung Regency Using the Sustainable Livelihood Approach (SLA) Framework" or "Analisis Resiliensi Penghidupan Petani Padi Penerima Hibah Sibedas di Kabupaten Bandung Menggunakan Kerangka Sustainable Livelihood Approach (SLA)".  I would share the abstract in English and Bahasa Indonesia, and you can read the full document below. Happy learning and enjoying! Please chat me or leave a comment for further discussion, thank you!

Spice Downstreaming Roadmap 2025-2045 Document by BAPPENAS RI

 

I would like to share with you about the "Spice Downstreaming Roadmap 2025-2045" or "Peta Jalan Hilirisasi Rempah 2025-2045" Document by BAPPENAS RI that has been published online recently. I watched the launch of the document in the end of 2025 on BAPPENAS's YouTube Channel, and I also shared the slide materials of the speakers and the event recording on my blog's post on this link: https://www.dzikrayuhasyra.com/2025/12/national-plantation-day-2025-and-spice.html Just in case you want to recall and re-learn from the event.

On this post, I want to share the PDF File of the Document, also some insights and keynotes from it. Here they are, happy learning and enjoying!

"The Lean Farm: How to Minimize Waste, Increase Efficiency, and Maximize Value and Profits with Less Work" Book by Ben Hartman

 

In 2020, I read a book entitled "The Lean Farm: How to Minimize Waste, Increase Efficiency, and Maximize Value and Profits with Less Work" by Ben Hartman after I read "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries, and I was curious about the implementation of the Lean Principles on Farming, and I found this book. 

I want to recall my reading about this book, refresh my learning, and share the insights and key takeaways from the book. It would be beneficial if I could crystallize the knowledge and implement it step by step in all my activities and projects, so it becomes wisdom and has a real impact. So, happy learning and enjoying!

Assessing the Economic and Socio-ecological Viability and Sustainability of Small-Scale Coconut Plantation in Indragiri Hilir, Indonesia by Implementing the Concept of Sustainable Local-Based Dynamic Agroforestry-Intercropping System, the Social Business Concept Cores, and the Sustainable Livelihood Approach (SLA) Framework - A Potential Research Proposal

 

I would like to share with you about a potential research proposal about small-scale coconut plantation in Indonesia that will be possible to address its problems and enhance its sustainability and economic profitability. I hope it will be beneficial to you, and someday I will conduct this potential research with external fundings. Happy learning!

"Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life: Four Simple Steps, One Extraordinary Life" Audiobook by Taylor Grant and Dr. James Grant on Audible

 

Several days ago, I finished listening to an audiobook entitled "Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life: Four Simple Steps, One Extraordinary Life" Audiobook by Taylor Grant and Dr. James Grant on Audible. 

"Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life" serves as a practical manual for internal renovation, positing that the architecture of one's external reality is completely dependent on the quality of their internal thought processes. The book opens with the "Introduction", which establishes the core thesis: most individuals live life in reverse, attempting to alter their circumstances to change their feelings, rather than altering their feelings to change their circumstances. Taylor Grant and Dr. James Grant introduce the "Four Simple Steps" as a linear framework designed to dismantle the "Default Mode" of thinking—the subconscious programming inherited from childhood and societal conditioning—and replace it with a "Design Mode" of intentional living.

Time to Rise Summit 2026 with Tony Robbins's Notes

 

I would like to share with you the notes of the Time to Rise Summit 2026 with Tony Robbins, created by Denise Ackerman. I think it will be nice to learn from it. I watched the first day fully on the live session on YouTube's Link, but for the rest of the days, I will watch on the replays. But based on my experience on Day 1, it was always engaging and rooted on my mind about creating the breakthroughs in my life with building and making conditioned practices on our State, Story, and Strategy, which in the end is to make something impossible, become possible, and happen. 

Thank you so much to Tony for your dedication and love! Here are the notes of Days 1 -3 and the Bonus Day, happy learning and enjoying!

The Public Discussion and Book Launch entitled "Pertanian & Masalah Generasi" (Agriculture and the Generation Problem) with Prof. Ben White, Organized by AKATIGA and INSISTPress

 

 

 

Today, February 3, 2026, I attended the public discussion and book launch entitled "Pertanian & Masalah Generasi" (Agriculture and the Generation Problem), which was organized by the AKATIGA Center for Social Analysis in Bandung, serving as a significant intellectual gathering to address the future of rural livelihoods. The event featured Professor Ben White, an emeritus professor from the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) in The Hague, whose decades of research in Indonesia provided the backbone for the discussion. 

Moderated by Mrs Aprilia Ambarwati from AKATIGA, the forum was not merely a book launch but a critical intervention into the discourse of agrarian studies. The event highlighted the collaboration between various institutions, including INSISTPress, the Center for Environment and Sustainability Science, and the Initiatives in Critical Agrarian Studies, all aiming to bring complex academic theories down to the practical realities of Indonesian farmers. As the responders, there were Mr. Angga Dwiartama, Prof. Iwan Setiawan, and Mrs Charina Chazali.

"Indonesia Net Zero Seminar II: The Interplay of Urban Planning, Civil Systems, and Political Ecology in Navigating the Sustainable Transition", Organized by SAPPK ITB and Resilience Development Initiative (RDI)

 

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, I attended "Indonesia Net Zero Seminar II: The Interplay of Urban Planning, Civil Systems, and Political Ecology in Navigating the Sustainable Transition", organized by SAPPK ITB and Resilience Development Initiative (RDI) via Zoom meeting. The seminar gave me a view of how low-carbon technologies, innovation ecosystems, and green financing mechanisms can be harnessed to deliver the core benefits of net-zero policies, which are driving national climate resilience, stimulating robust economic growth, and securing long-term energy independence. 

"How to Be A Demanding Reader" Class with Mr. Yogi Theo Rinaldi, M.Phil., Organized by Baca Bareng Club at GSS A Salman ITB

 

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, I attended a class about "How to Be A Demanding Reader" with Mr. Yogi Theo Rinaldi, M.Phil. Yogi theo rinaldi, organized by Baca Bareng Club at GSS A Salman ITB. It was the chapter two of his book entitled "The Art of Reading". 

This event gave me the ultimate purpose, process, and required skill for us to be a "demanding reader" or in another simple word was, to be an "active reader". I want to share with you about the insights and key takeaways from the class, and also, I want to share the documentation and the video recording of the class. So, here they are. Happy learning, and enjoy!

"Obrolan Filsafat" Talk Show with Pak Fahruddin Faiz and Om Henry Manampiring at Gramedia Merdeka Bandung on Noura Publishing Anniversary

On Sunday, January 25, 2026, I attended the "Obrolan Filsafat" Talk Show with Pak Fahruddin Faiz and Om Henry Manampiring, two prominent and renowned philosophy figures, experts, and writers in Indonesia, at Gramedia Merdeka Bandung to celebrate the Noura Publishing Anniversary.

"Permaculture Gardening Made Easy: A 7 Step Beginner's Guide to Companion Planting, Organic Farming, and Building a Food Forest in Your Backyard" Audiobook by Perennial Publishing, Narrated by Warren Sandwell on Audible

 

I have just finished listening to an audiobook entitled "Permaculture Gardening Made Easy: A 7 Step Beginner's Guide to Companion Planting, Organic Farming, and Building a Food Forest in Your Backyard" by Perennial Publishing, Narrated by Warren Sandwell on Audible. It provided a guide suitable for beginners in Permaculture, consisting of 7 steps: Familiarize Yourself With Your Surroundings, Choose Your Plants & Animals, Design Your Garden Layout, Set Up Your Water Management Systems, Build Your Beds, Plant Your Garden, and Maintain Your Garden. 

This book provided an easy explanation of the steps required to start a permaculture gardening, and I hope to implement it as soon as possible. I want to share with you about the insights and key takeaways from this audiobook. So, happy learning, and enjoy!

Communication Workshop entitled "Modal Bicara Karier Mengudara" with Mr. Heru Susanto, S.T., M.I.Kom (TI ITB '88), Organized by Ditlumnier ITB at RuKA ITB

 

Today I attended a Communication Workshop entitled  "Modal Bicara Karier Mengudara" with Mr. Heru Susanto, S.T., M.I.Kom (TI ITB '88), organized by Ditlumnier ITB at RuKA ITB. He gave materials about how to build proper communication practices in professional settings, on a career ladder, and in daily life. 

"Pick-Your-Own Farming: Free Yourself from Farmers Markets and Join the Agritourism Revolution!" Audiobook by Megan Neubauer on Audible

 

I have just finished listening to a helpful audiobook entitled "Pick-Your-Own Farming: Free Yourself from Farmers Markets and Join the Agritourism Revolution!" by Megan Neubauer on Audible. I would call it helpful because the writer shared her experiences in building, running, and operating her pick-your-own farm, called "Pure Land Farm." 

From her explanation, we could learn to implement the same principles of pick-your-own farm here in Indonesia, and of course anywhere in the world, with the adjustment to the local value and condition, besides the conventional market destination, such as traditional market, farmers market, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), and wholesale market. 

"The Five Things We Cannot Change... and the Happiness We Find by Embracing Them" Audiobook by David Richo, Narrated by Tom Pile on Audible

 

I have just finished listening to an audiobook entitled "The Five Things We Cannot Change... and the Happiness We Find by Embracing Them" by David Richo and narrated by Tom Pile on Audible. 

It gave me a space to do a self-conversation and a reflection about life and fate. It introduced me about "Amor Fati" or loving the fate about five unavoidable givens, five immutable facts that come to visit all of us many times over: (1) Everything changes and ends; (2) Things do not always go according to plan; (3) Life is not always fair; (4) Pain is part of life; and (5) People are not loving and loyal all the time. I want to share with you about the insights and key takeaways from this audiobook. Here they are. Happy learning, and enjoy!

"Business Strategy: A Guide to Taking Your Business Forward, Second Edition" Audiobook by Jeremy Kourdi, Narrated by Christopher Oxford on Audible

 

The understanding, formulation, development, and implementation of "Business Strategy" are essential tools and key secrets to improve our business's profitability and success. To learn more about it, I have just finished listening to an audiobook entitled "Business Strategy: A Guide to Taking Your Business Forward, Second Edition" by Jeremy Kourdi, narrated by Christopher Oxford on Audible. 

We must understand the definition and know how to develop and implement adequate business strategies, so our business can grow and achieve its expected profitability and success, and also solve its problems. 

"Data-Driven Growing in Practice: How AI Helps Shaping Protected Horticulture" Webinar Organized by Pusat Studi Sistem Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Lahan, Faculty of Agriculture, Padjadjaran University

 

On January 8, 2026, I attended a webinar entitled "Data-Driven Growing in Practice: How AI Helps Shaping Protected Horticulture" organized by the Pusat Studi Sistem Pengelolaan Sumber Daya Lahan, Faculty of Agriculture, Padjadjaran University. The speakers were Mr. Teddy Prayoga from LetsGrow.com and Prof. Reginawanti Hindersah, who served as the moderator. 

This webinar enlightened me that data-driven growing, especially in protected horticulture within greenhouses, has already been developing at a rapid pace. We could learn from the implementation in the Netherlands, where Mr Teddy said that because it has a small geographical area compared to Indonesia, and the actors or companies have an openness to share knowledge and data with each other, the development of the greenhouse and data-driven growing has reached an advanced level. 

"Caffeine: How Caffeine Created the Modern World" Audiobook by Michael Pollan on Audible

 

Talking about coffee, it has a strong relationship with caffeine. Then, I finished listening to an audiobook entitled "Caffeine: How Caffeine Created the Modern World" by Michael Pollan several days ago which was very eye-opening in describing how "Caffeine" has shaped our world. I want to share to you some insights and key takeaways from the audiobook. Happy learning, and enjoy!

Starting a Professional Journey as a Junior Agricultural Economist by Joining Perhimpunan Ekonomi Pertanian Indonesia (PERHEPI)

 

A professional journey as an Agricultural Economist is just started. Today, I just got and received a KTA (Kartu Tanda Anggota) or a Membership Card from Perhimpunan Ekonomi Pertanian Indonesia (PERHEPI) Perhimpunan Ekonomi Pertanian Indonesia (PERHEPI) or The Indonesian Society of Agricultural Economics (ISAE). 

"Think Like An Ecosystem - An Introduction to Permaculture, Water Systems, Soil Science and Landscape Design" Audiobook by Amélie Des Plantes, Narrated by Brian Pederson on Audible

I just finished listening to an audiobook entitled "Think Like An Ecosystem - An Introduction to Permaculture, Water Systems, Soil Science and Landscape Design" by Amélie Des Plantes, narrated by Brian Pederson on Audible. 

One problem and question that I tried to find and dig more in my journey as a Junior Agricultural Economist was about "what is the best and most sustainable food system for our current conditions in this modern life?", and Permaculture is one of the answers, both practically and philosophically. Permaculture is described as "nothing new"; it is a return to nature's way of taking care of itself. After humans disrupted natural balances, permaculture offers a philosophy to repair the harm and restore equilibrium. 

"The Science of Scaling: Grow Your Business Bigger and Faster Than You Think Possible" by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Blake Erickson, Narrated by Benjamin Hardy on Audible

 

As someone who is building a small business, or perhaps I could call it a small project, Dzikra Yuhasyra's eCommerce, do scaling the  business is a future direction of my intention. To dig more about it, I just finished listening to an audiobook entitled "The Science of Scaling: Grow Your Business Bigger and Faster Than You Think Possible" by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Blake Erickson, narrated by Benjamin Hardy on Audible. 

The authors define the three elements of The Scaling Framework: "Frame", "Floor", and "Focus". Your "Frame" is what you see based on your goals; your "Floor" is what you filter out (defining what you don't do); and your "Focus" is the specific path and partners you choose to realize the goal. This structure addresses the common problem where businesses are diluted, overly complex, and lack clarity. The importance of "Impossible Goal and Time" also "Simplifying Our Focused System"  are the main lessons learned from this book.