josh brammer

The Russians Used a Pencil: The New Home Button on the iPhone 5 (Allegedly)

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I was suspicious of the mocked-up design of the new iPhone 5 as seen on This Is My Next back in April, but recent rumors are making it hard to ignore. While several of the design changes are somewhat expected (thinner body, tapered edges, etc.), the new home button is utterly fascinating.

This data shows exactly how I use my iPad. Guess I'm normal for once!

iPad Usage Patterns Differ From Other Platforms - Mac Rumors

The Complete Flake’s Guide to Getting Things Done

The Plan in 7 Reasonably Painless Steps

1. When you’ve got something to do, figure out what you really want to get out of it.
2. Do the pivotal technique. Think about what you want, then get clear about where you are right this minute. Notice the difference.
3. Figure out the next action.
4. Do what you feel like.
5. Rinse, lather, repeat.
6. Start a compost pile for ideas, notes, plans and insights.
7. Stick to three or four primary areas of focus.

The Russians Used a Pencil

There is an old joke, or urban myth if you look at it another way, that goes something like this:

When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and $12 billion to develop a pen that writes in zero gravity, upside down, underwater, on almost any surface, and at temperatures ranging from below freezing to 300 degrees Celsius.

The Russians used a pencil.

I choose to make decisions that I will be happy about tomorrow.

I choose to value my time, planning to use it in ways that achieve my goals.

I choose to look for bad habits so I can nip them in the bumhole.

I choose the people I surround myself with, because they will rub off on me for better or worse.

I choose to become the person I want. Everyday.

5 Manifestos for Art, Life & Business

What a good list of good lists.