Grant Watson’s links for 2008-06-10

by grant on June 10, 2008

http://zenhabits.net/2008/06/7-habits-essential-for-tackling-the-multitasking-virus/

“Skipping along the surface will get us nowhere, and if we cultivate the muscle of digging deep, then it will grow. Not only will single-tasking increase effectiveness, but it will also open up our creativity in the learning process. We’ll start making

(tags: learning lifehacks productivity success philosophy gtd)
http://www.osnews.com/images/comics/wtfm.jpg

The only valid measurement of code quality: WTFs/minute

(tags: programming software development comics humour)

{ 1 comment… read it below or add one }

Shamelle June 11, 2008 at 3:40 am: Hi,
I am in the software engineering industry too. I can very well related to the multi-tasking virus.

Thanks for sharing the links
Shamelle

Leave a Comment

Previous post: Grant Watson’s links for 2008-06-09

Next post: Grant Watson’s links for 2008-06-11

Bookmarks
- How to win Rock-paper-scissors every time
  Like chess or Super Mario Kart, RPS is a game of strategy, observation and intelligence.
- Loc8 Code - The All Ireland Digital Address Code
  GPS Ireland says its Loc8 codes can define any location on the island of Ireland, accurate to within six metres. The codes uniquely identify addresses and could be used as a navigational tool on satnav devices, smartphones or online. Any business or individual can get a code for their premises or house for free at www.loc8code.com.
- Home-made life insurance, the Apollo way - Boing Boing
  Of all the places I never expected to learn anything cool about the Apollo astronauts, number one would have to be the blog run by ukinsurance.net.
- Design with Intent Toolkit
  A set of illustrated cards showing how design can be used to change, prevent, or encourage certain behaviours. The way that spaces, objects and systems are designed heavily influence the way that we live our lives around them. They serve as both suggestions and critiques, showing how spaces and objects are designed to control us for better or for worse.
- Hard to find
  Why it’s increasingly difficult to make discoveries – and other insights from the science of science. This type of research, studying the science of science, is in fact a field of science itself, and is known as scientometrics.