1. Going to Chipotle...never a mis-steak
2. Big batteries ==> no more power outages.
Then what will be our excuse to play board games?
3. Tampa's declining cigar industry
4. Amazon Wallet launches
5. Lil Jon on turning down
Some great quotes here.
6. Courts issue conflicting rulings on health law subsidies
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Links of the Day
1. Why the other line is always faster
2. Amazon asks FAA for permission to fly drones
3. Qatar gets in on Belgium's soccer programs
4. Comcast employee sets the standard for frustrating customer service call
And with the headline of the day:
5. German cartel office fines wurst makers for "meat collusion"
2. Amazon asks FAA for permission to fly drones
3. Qatar gets in on Belgium's soccer programs
4. Comcast employee sets the standard for frustrating customer service call
And with the headline of the day:
5. German cartel office fines wurst makers for "meat collusion"
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
The 4-Hour Workweek - a few quick thoughts
Tim Ferriss' The 4 Hour Work Week was first published back in 2007, so I'm a little late to the array of reviews, criticism, and resolving to "escape 9-5, live anywhere, and join the new rich." However, I did find the book enjoyable and would like to offer a few brief thoughts on some major themes people could take away from the self-help text (if not entirely persuaded to DEAL).
1) Our fears generally hold us back from trying new things that might actually be life altering. The true worst case scenario is probably only a fraction as bad as we imagine.
2) We spend a lot of time unnecessarily making work to "feel busy." Emails, meetings, and phone calls can be condensed or scheduled more efficiently so we can spend less time in the office and more time doing other things we enjoy. Being productive is different than being active.
3) Life is not a waiting room; retirement shouldn't be the time we solely look forward to for pursuing pleasures ("mini-vacations").
4) Technology is making it easier to be more mobile, so those who are more daring can actually explore the world on a budget.
1) Our fears generally hold us back from trying new things that might actually be life altering. The true worst case scenario is probably only a fraction as bad as we imagine.
2) We spend a lot of time unnecessarily making work to "feel busy." Emails, meetings, and phone calls can be condensed or scheduled more efficiently so we can spend less time in the office and more time doing other things we enjoy. Being productive is different than being active.
3) Life is not a waiting room; retirement shouldn't be the time we solely look forward to for pursuing pleasures ("mini-vacations").
4) Technology is making it easier to be more mobile, so those who are more daring can actually explore the world on a budget.
Monday, July 7, 2014
Monday News Roundup
1. The Next Big Programming Language You've Never Heard Of
2. Libertarian pizza delivery man runs for N.C. Senate seat
3. TSA's new phone policy for international arrivals
4. Another excellent piece on the Drug War from Radley Balko
5. In NSA-intercepted data, those not targeted far outnumber the foreigners who are
2. Libertarian pizza delivery man runs for N.C. Senate seat
3. TSA's new phone policy for international arrivals
4. Another excellent piece on the Drug War from Radley Balko
5. In NSA-intercepted data, those not targeted far outnumber the foreigners who are
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