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In favor of the five year plan.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:31:54 -0400

I just updated my five year plan tonight, tracking changes so that I can see where I was coming from and when those directions changed.

Which is to say, my direction seems to be changing. I’m gentle enough with myself to allow for some meandering, but the current is strong. I rewrote the original sections which said “In 3 months…” and “In 6 to 12 months…” and so on, to “By March 24th, 2008…” and “By June 24th, 2008…” so that I can manage things in bite-sized chunks.

Key components to each time period passing:

Brief paragraph describing what life is like.
A list of skills I’d like to learn.
Tangible goals for the time period.
Questions to ask myself at the end of the three months.

Number four is my favorite and where there seems to be the most opportunity for insight. This is way better than the “New Year’s Resolution.” I’ll have to remember that. Coincidentally, I gave myself the best Christmas present ever last year, by completing this effort on Christmas Eve and by scheduling the review periods in my calendar.

Change is possible and life is good.

Very nice, Garrett. v1.garrettdimon.com

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:55:01 -0400

Very nice, Garrett.

v1.garrettdimon.com

This is a good example of comedy as a reward. The leading...

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:54:03 -0400

This is a good example of comedy as a reward. The leading paragraph combined with the picture selection, even the size of the caption font… all work together to deliver the punch line.

5 Famous Inventors (Who Stole Their Big Idea) | Cracked.com

Gary Vaynerchuk's Big Picture Patch

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:27:27 -0400

Gary Vaynerchuk's Big Picture Patch: Who is in your BPP list?

The calculator is an underrated tool for information architects....

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:51:57 -0400

The calculator is an underrated tool for information architects. I’ve gotten to the point that I carry my calculator with me in my briefcase. And I use it several times a week, whether for calculating percentages for work estimates or analyzing log files.

Photo Credit: Little Professor Hand-held Calculator (via draggin)

"Padded Comfort Plus™ seat has an adjustable back for ache-free days on the water"

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:21:08 -0400

“Padded Comfort Plus™ seat has an adjustable back for ache-free days on the water”

- In case there was any doubt that the seat is comfortable… Ocean Kayak Venus 11.0 Sit-on-Top Kayak — a “female specific KAYAK” from REI.com

Dave's Gourmet Albacore. Fresh Seafood, Smoked Salmon, Tuna fish, seafood recipes, gift baskets

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:46:33 -0400

Dave's Gourmet Albacore. Fresh Seafood, Smoked Salmon, Tuna fish, seafood recipes, gift baskets: This is the best canned tuna I’ve ever eaten.

All Kinds of Architects

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:41:00 -0500

The deck’s progress is fascinating. There is a lot I can learn from talented and creative carpenters, especially those who whistle while they work.