Archive for the ‘Techniques’ Category

Stuff I do

Monday, January 28th, 2008

One of the earliest pearls of wisdom that I accepted was that "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” --Aristotle For better or worse, here's a brief list of what I repeatedly do: 1. Always orient my shirts in the ...

3 tips for digital simplicity

Friday, January 25th, 2008

One of the tricky things about computing is the tendency for complexity. Complexity obstructs action and inaction leads to a death (of sorts). Simplicity and clarity is the only line of defense against complexity. Strive for simplicity in your computing work layout. With much trial and error, here's ...

Reconsider what is disposable

Monday, January 21st, 2008

I went to Costco today to grab a quick bite to eat. As soon as my order came, I noticed what a nice container the salad came in. As I examined the lid, I even noticed that it said 'microwave safe'! I wiped the bowl clean and ...