February 2012
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“If your entire ego and identity is vested in your startup, where there are...”
– Tim Ferriss on tolerable mediocrity, false idols, diversifying your identity, and the advice he gives startups - (37signals)
January 2012
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“Fine. If you won’t work with us, then we’ll empower a generation to change your...”
– McKay - Tech, Design, Etc.: High Schools Are Step One Of Two
Last night I was playing around with one of those new textbooks with a couple of friends who were teachers. It was nothing short of amazing, my friends were fired up, fantasizing on the possibilities of how much it would help their...
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“That’s a scary proposition in its own right. Far too many resistance movements...”
– Watching Apple win the world - (37signals)
I had the exact same thought after reading how Apple is killing it and dominating on every front. With their attentions turned to school and the living room, I fear the dependence will be too great.
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“These things don’t mean you’re failing. It’s always like this, until it isn’t.”
– It’s a torturous chaos until it isn’t | A Smart Bear
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“Digital transformation of your industry is inevitable. Here’s our plan; we’d...”
– Daring Fireball: Regarding the Scope of Apple’s Education Initiative
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“According to the theory of decision fatigue, the simple act of making any...”
– This Is Why You Don’t Go to the Gym - Derek Thompson - Business - The Atlantic
December 2011
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“You can tell by my face that the ball has to go in. I don’t give a damn...”
– Arsenal hot-shot Robin van Persie reveals secret to success - ESPN Soccernet
“Go Away, I’m Cranking.”
– Five New Management Metrics You Need To Know - Forbes
The Mature Programmer →
“There isn’t a shortage of developers and designers. There’s a surplus of...”
– Why You Can’t Hire « Startup Boy
November 2011
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“The thing that scares me most is Tumblr. I hate what Tumblr has become. Because...”
– Drake: ‘I Hate What Tumblr Has Become’ | Betabeat — News, gossip and intel from Silicon Alley 2.0.
“Do less. But do what you do with complete and hard focus. Then when you’re done...”
– Study Hacks » Blog Archive » If You’re Busy, You’re Doing Something Wrong: The Surprisingly Relaxed Lives of Elite Achievers
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“There are a lot of people I dislike in the world. I mean, a lot. I don’t...”
– 5 Minutes on The Verge: John Gruber | The Verge
October 2011
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“Apple has done it’s usual remarkable job of building a slick and natural-feeling...”
– How Siri Works
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“What does it say?
What does it mean?
Is what it says and what it means the...”
– Questions I ask when reviewing a design - (37signals)
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“An era has ended, and we now sit to reflect on our good fortune for having lived...”
– Apple Outsider » SJ
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Triple Monitor Nirvana
I use to get really excited about building a new computer every few years. I’d geek out and do my online research on the components that are most bang for buck but mostly end up following Jeff Atwood’s recommendations.
Until I went Mac.
I still get excited but usually everything comes in one box and its already put together. But recently I decided to finally reach a place...
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“Welcome to Carlos, Manchester.”
– Man United fans get last laugh in Carlos Tevez billboard war - Dirty Tackle - World Soccer Blog - Yahoo! Sports
September 2011
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“If you want to create an educational game focus on building a great game in the...”
– Educational Games – Focus on the Noun
“I try to stay away from people who are all fart and no shit.”
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“Take care of your mind. If you’re hoping the relationship will fix your broken...”
– Things To Remember When You’re In A Relationship « Thought Catalog
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“Pain is temporary. Film is forever.”
– Peter Jackson
Feeling creatively drained? Let this letter from Pixar inspire you.
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“It’s the people who wake up and know they are moving in a direction, towards...”
– 80% of People Quietly Despise Their Lives | How To Split An Atom
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“But its story describes the template for Silicon Valley these days, which may be...”
– Bubble Boys
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“Every time you email a file to yourself so you can pull it up on your...”
– xkcd: File Transfer
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August 2011
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July 2011
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“Sales people make much the same pitches every day; support people answer much...”
– You Weren’t Meant to Have a Boss
June 2011
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“She also tells the heart-thumping tale of Jony Ive’s hernia, suffered when he...”
– EXPOSED: The iMac disaster that almost was | Scoopertino
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“Apple has managed to achieve what I never achieved: using the power of their...”
– Top designer Dieter Rams on what makes Apple special — Apple News, Tips and Reviews
April 2011
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“THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF PEOPLE IN THE WORLD - You’ve either started a company or...”
– cdixon.org – chris dixon’s blog / There are two kinds of people in the world
March 2011
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“Advice = Limited life experiences + Overgeneralization.”
– Paul Buchheit
You shouldn’t apply to YCombinator if… - Crowdbooster Blog
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“I am not saying we shouldn’t do anything about the flood. But the amount of...”
– SM Goh compares S’pore’s flood to Japan’s tsunami | The Online Citizen
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“Dubai has been built very fast. The plan was money. The architect was money. The...”
– Dubai on Empty | Culture | Vanity Fair
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“I’ve seen many developers start using Interface Builder and never leave...”
– Design Then Code: Building iOS Apps From Scratch Totally agree with this.
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“Sheringham won the Treble with United in 1999 under the captaincy of Roy Keane...”
– Teddy Sheringham: Man Utd lack a leader in the side - ESPN Soccernet