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Reminds me of something I'd see on Oprah. I'm sure it's useful to some people, but this kind of advice -- for want of a better word -- just doesn't do anything for me. Perhaps I am too old and jaded.
If nothing else, everyone should have a zen-like hobby where they can disengage their mind and use their hands. Meditation has some tremendous benefits.
Reminds me of something I'd see on Oprah. I'm sure it's useful to some people, but this kind of advice -- for want of a better word -- just doesn't do anything for me. Perhaps I am too old and jaded.
For me, it's physical exercise. And, concrete coding (as opposed to reading specs, designing, modeling or proving). It's easier for me to not do them than to do them, but I'm always amazed at how refreshing they are.
Jamis is a cool guy, but his newfound obsession with wood carving is a little off-putting. This article actually seems quite lame, like it's trying too hard to find a way to fit wood-carving with some sort of positive message about 37-signals, and ends up with some sort of religious parable where you almost expect DHH to come in near the end and turn water to wine or walk on water.
Reminds me of something I'd see on Oprah. I'm sure it's useful to some people, but this kind of advice -- for want of a better word -- just doesn't do anything for me. Perhaps I am too old and jaded.
What is your strop? For me, it's physical exercise. And, concrete coding (as opposed to reading specs, designing, modeling or proving). It's easier for me to not do them than to do them, but I'm always amazed at how refreshing they are.
Coincidentally, the practice of straight razor shaving tends to put me in a state of relaxation and reflection that has a positive impact on the rest of my day.
Reminds me of something I'd see on Oprah. I'm sure it's useful to some people, but this kind of advice -- for want of a better word -- just doesn't do anything for me. Perhaps I am too old and jaded.
* If you disengage your brain periodically (e.g., get enough sleep, have fun, etc) you will find you work better
* Occasionally one should look at their life on a macro-level, and evaluate their long term goals
I don't think many people would disagree with this advice, it is pretty common sensical.
Reminds me of something I'd see on Oprah. I'm sure it's useful to some people, but this kind of advice -- for want of a better word -- just doesn't do anything for me. Perhaps I am too old and jaded.
I suspect that the delivery is probably the problem for you, rather than the content. To me, the core of it reduces to: * If you disengage your brain periodically (e.g., get enough sleep, have fun, etc) you will find you work better * Occasionally one should look at their life on a macro-level, and evaluate their long term goals I don't think many people would disagree with this advice, it is pretty common sensical.
Reminds me of something I'd see on Oprah. I'm sure it's useful to some people, but this kind of advice -- for want of a better word -- just doesn't do anything for me. Perhaps I am too old and jaded.
What is your strop? For me, it's physical exercise. And, concrete coding (as opposed to reading specs, designing, modeling or proving). It's easier for me to not do them than to do them, but I'm always amazed at how refreshing they are.
(Needs about another 10 sentences rambling on about walking to town, but I don't feel like writing that much)
Brigham Young to 37signals - now that's a culture shift.