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Chasing the cheese
Airing your deepest thoughts on the Internet has never been particularly appealing to me. I like the concept of blogging, a journal that embraces technology and allows you to write. There are many people who can communicate much better by writing than by trying to express emotional issues verbally. The anonymity of being able to [...]
Getting things done
The now iconic book Getting Things Done by David Allen, provides an excellent blueprint for, erm, getting things done. Some people seem to be able to work so efficiently that it is irritating while others struggle to accomplish one task. After struggling, like most people, I’ve come up with a very simple solution to my [...]
Optimism, the only way forward
Is the glass half full, or half empty? I say neither! The glass should ALWAYS BE FULL. All you have to do is imagine a smaller glass. Does this sound like a load of horse crap (or worse, bull crap)? There are too many people who are unhappy with life because they seem to be looking [...]
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Computers: An evening without
I spent the evening yesterday without my computer (mostly). I spent some time with a friend, helped my daughter with her homework and played some Wii. It was quite a refreshing change and I think this is something that most IT developers need. The ability to let go. This is something I have struggled with [...]
Chivalry, it’s not dead…