This is why I stopped using my State Farm Visa. They just shut my card off on my last trip– and called me a few hours later. This text message arrived within 10 seconds of my transaction.
Use Technology!
Perfectionism Makes Me Insane
Anne Lamott in Bird by Bird:
Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you cramped and insane your whole life, and it is the main obstacle between you and a s****y first draft. I think perfectionism is based on the obsessive belief that if you run carefully enough, hitting each stepping-stone just right, you won’t have to die. The truth is that you will die anyway and that a lot of people who aren’t even looking at their feet are going to do a whole lot better than you, and have a lot more fun while they’re doing it.
Officer remains hospitalized
Link: Officer remains hospitalized after domestic incident, house fire
“The officers reacted heroically, I believe, and saved at least two lives,” he said. “When our officers went into that room… they knew they were going into a dangerous situation but felt compelled to because the believed there was a hostage.”
I feel proud and humbled to work with such fine men and women.
We’re not scared
Best “bug release” notes ever. #theyhavekidstoo
Minimalism: Why I Sold Everything And You Should Too
Your home is like a giant inbox that’s been filled with too many material possessions over the years. It’s time to ruthlessly archive and delete.
How did he know???
Source: the HUSTLE
18 Fort Wayne Hangouts for Winter Break
Inside Purdue Fort Wayne has a great list of places to hang out in the winter. I have been to 16 of the 18. Need to try Beet Street and Wunderkammer.
The Anti-Bucket List : zen habits
The Anti-Bucket List : zen habits
The most amazing things are right in front of us, right where we are. Right now. We don’t have to go anywhere or see some incredible sights or do daring activities to experience the wonder of life.
My Exhaustive Apple TV Wish List
- Amazon Instant Video App
Please and Thank you.
Update: Released December 2017. Finally.
Addicted to Distraction
Addicted to Distraction – NYTimes.com
I’ve retained my longtime ritual of deciding the night before on the most important thing I can accomplish the next morning. That’s my first work activity most days, for 60 to 90 minutes without interruption. Afterward, I take a 10- to 15-minute break to quiet my mind and renew my energy.
The article is a good reminder of how much so many of our lives are driven by the Internet. (As I sit in the waiting room of the dentist reading my phone.) The quote is a good reminder for me to some deep and important work done first thing in the morning.