January 2010
14 posts
Minimalistic tools
Tools are means to an end. Technology, when matched to a complex task or harnessed to speed work along, can be a great tool.
So long as the tools chosen do not disconnect people. When a tool becomes a barrier for relationship, it’s time to pull the plug.
Paper and pen can work wonders during a meeting. Choose your tools well.
4 Tips on Simple Happiness
A great excerpt from Jared Matthew Kessler:
Own less so it won’t own you. I do this only using cash, living on a budget and living 100% debt free.
Empty yourself. Go through your closets. Get rid of everything you haven’t used in a year or more (donate it to a local charity or if you need some extra cash, sell it).
Don’t commute. Any of the jobs I’ve worked I couldn’t commute more than 30...
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“The way I see it, the iPad is not about creating; it’s all about consuming...”
– What We Learned About Apple Yesterday
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Why a Tablet?
I’ve had my ear to the ground for a quality tablet device for over 4 years. Here are a few thoughts to the role of a tablet device:
It’s not a replacement. A tablet is not a full-blown computer. It won’t replace powerful desktops. It’s not meant to.
The Multiple Screen Syndrome. Watching TV casually with my family means 2 Macs, a DVR, a cell phone & an iPhone....
The iPhone vow of silence (Inbox Zero for iPhone...
Reducing distractions for better concentration.
Since I switched to an iPhone, I’d been mourning the notification setup of my old Palm Treo. Each calendar item, to-do, or phone call showing up on a nice little list. You could easily get to this list and check things off. Think of it as a little bulletin board that you can pull post its off of as you go through your day.
I liked this - but...
The best laid plans
My plans to overachieve via working from home were thwarted by the fact that my body interprets wearing slippers as a signal to mentally check out and not do anything productive. Add to this the intense craving for diet coke and a supply of only “real” soda kept on site for friends. After drinking 3 glasses, I’ve realized that this level of high-fructose corn syrup is the...
“Even in literature and art, no man who bothers about originality will ever be...”
– C.S. Lewis (via annajoy)
Are you an abstainer or moderator? →
Good thoughts on learning how to best deal with setting your own personal limits.
My Top 5 Strengths
Strategic
Ideation
Futuristic
Connectedness
Learner
But-dropping to get your complaints heard →
Nice suggestion from Seth Godin on coupling customer satisfaction with suggestions for improvement.
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Updated 2010 habits
Following some sound advice, my new year habits will follow the 6 Changes method.
Re-establish date night every 2 weeks and start to treat my wife like the young lady I fell in love with.
Learn to process my thoughts through Journaling. Clear out the emotional cobwebs instead of stuffing them.
De-clutter my home & office. Keep only the things that inspire work, or help it get done.
Give...
“The secret to creativity is curiosity. We often forget to teach kids to be...”
– Seth’s Blog: Why ask why?
“In a ROWE, every day is a snow day”
– Michael Reynolds.com