Archives for November 2008
Effing Limerick Of The Week #18 [effingthedog.com]
There once was a man named RaelWho put cool software he developed for saleHe ticked off those who used itAnd was victim of a huge abuse fitResulting in him getting a fail whale (http://getsatisfaction.com/iwantsandy/topics/a_fork_in_the_road_an_important_announcement_about_i_want_sandy)
Original post here: jquig99
Three Reasons for Doing Anything [The Daily Saint]
Here’s my quick and easy rubric for determining if you should do something new. This could be a cool new job, an exciting family trip or a wildly ambitious project.
Do it because you can. Whether we’re talking about Extreme Makeover Home Edition or Branson Air, so many amazing things happen simply because the human [...]
The Two Okinawan Diet Rules (or How I’m Getting Leaner During the Holidays) [Zen Habits]
Article by Leo Babauta. (Follow me on Twitter.)
Like many people, I tend to overeat during the holidays, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. It’s kinda part of the tradition to consume huge amounts of food, you know?
And like many others, I also tend to gain weight during the holidays — some people can gain 5 or [...]
Top 10 Free iPhone Productivity Apps [Getting Things Done GTD with Personal Development and Motivation for Success]
Last week I blogged about the new Using your iPhone to Get Things Done micro site that Apple had just released.
I also released the list of the Top 10 Paid iPhone Productivity Apps according to downloads from the iTunes App Store.
As well as the list of the Top 10 Paid iPhone Productivity Apps, there was [...]
Productivity, Motivation, and Personal Development Links - 30th November 2008 [Getting Things Done GTD with Personal Development and Motivation for Success]
I had as great weeks vacation at Centerparcs with my family. I now feel energized and ready to get back to it.
I used my Moleskine and iPhone to their full ability whilst away, making a lot of notes and collecting every thought I had to ensure all my Open Loops were closed.
I had to do [...]
Are You Addicted to Social Media? [Ian's Messy Desk]
The folk at Search and Social have put together a short, humourous, multiple-choice quiz to determine your level social-media addiction. According to the results, it looks like I’m spending way too much time talking to real people!
42%
This quiz was provided by - Search & Social - Media Experts
Recommended: Zen to Done Productivity [...]
The New Language: Email [The Daily Saint]
Email has become more than a means of communication. It’s a language unto itself.
Some people’s emailese features a bad accent and others have trouble keeping up with the latest terms and phrases. One thing that it does have in common with a spoken language is the need for participants to keep practicing it every [...]
Du courage pour vivre une vie 2.0 [C'éclair!]
Vous connaissez le web 2.0? C’est un ensemble de technologies qui rendent le web plus dynamique et plus convivial, privilégiant l’intéraction entre les utilisateurs. Un grand renouveau qui est venu dépoussiérer nos anciennes pages web statiques et ainsi apporter une bouffée d’air pur à tous les internautes.
Eh bien pour moi, le courage a un peu [...]
Top Ten Signs You’ve Eaten Too Much [Ian's Messy Desk]
Image by iLoveButter via Flickr
This is a David Letterman oldie that has been around the block a few times. If you’re still feeling the effects of yesterday’s turkey dinner, this one’s for you.
10. Hundreds of volunteers have started to stack sandbags around you.
9. Doctor tells you your weight would be perfect for a man 17 [...]
Top 10 Giving Thanks-ish Tribute [effingthedog.com]
I'd like to give thanks for the following: 1. My immense, yet terribly unobvious talent when it comes to writing and whatever it is I'm writing these days.2. You, for recognizing said talent.3. Al Franken and Lewis Black, for having virtually indistinguishable voices on occasion.4. Xerxes, for being my cousin. As [...]