“ Is sitting in a classroom for 4 years, listening to lectures, taking tests, reading textbooks, and getting drunk at frat parties the most efficient use of our education dollars? I think not.
dancroak.com - A Completely Different Model for Higher Education
juicy tidbits
by john nunemaker
stuff I find funny, interesting or thought provoking
“ I’m very happy to be here today with you all. As some of you know about 5 months ago I had a liver transplant, so I now have the liver of a mid-20’s person who died in a car crash. I wouldn’t be here without such generosity. I hope all of us can be as generous and become organ donors.
Live from Apple’s ‘It’s only rock and roll’ event
“ The music has died down, as have the lights… Steve is out! And he’s getting a standing ovation!
Live from Apple’s ‘It’s only rock and roll’ event
“ To an extent we, the community of developers who care about code and software, have forgotten how to have fun with what we do. Personally, I’m going to get right back on that.
My Why Story
“ when you don’t create things, you become defined by your tastes rather than ability. your tastes only narrow & exclude people. so create.
why the lucky stiff via A Cup Full Of Why: 32 Why The Lucky Stiff Links
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The best people can be difficult. They are single-minded, they have tunnel vision. That’s what makes them good. They are reluctant to compromise.
They can be intimidating, especially to the young, but if you approach them with an attitude that you want to do something well, they will respond positively.
Because they want to do something well too.
And if you are clear about what you want and strong about getting it, though there may be arguments, they will respect you (if not at the time, afterwards – I didn’t say it was going to be easy).
Don’t be Afraid to Work With the Best, from “It’s not how good you are, it’s how good you want to be” by Paul Arden via ATCO Tumblog
“ A software program that is limited in scope but easy to use is generally better than one that is more comprehensive but harder to use.
Richard Gabriel in The Economist
“ By far the dominant reason for not releasing sooner was a reluctance to trade the dream of success for the reality of feedback.
Approaching a Minimum Viable Product
addicted to new
- steve: that is a sure sign of addiction
- me: yep, i'm addicted...
- steve: ...to new
“ It turns out that style matters in programming for the same reason that it matters in writing. It makes for better reading.
Douglas Crockford in JavaScript: The Good Parts
“ The Company posted revenue of $8.34 billion and a net quarterly profit of $1.23 billion.
Apple Reports Third Quarter Results
“ The more knowledge and skill someone has, the more passionate they become, and the more passionate they become, the more they try to improve their knowledge and skills.
Kathy Sierra - Creating Passionate Users
“ The important thing is not being a good writer, but having a voice. That is why my writing is popular. Really communicate your personality through written word.
Tucker Max, as quoted by Tim Ferris in How to Build a High Traffic Blog Without Killing Yourself
