Category: Ideas
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Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko Here is an update to my 2023 plan. This year, I am reading and journaling about the following two books as part of my daily morning routine: “Truth For Life: 365 Daily Devotions” by Alistar Begg “The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the…
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Just like last year, I have created some downloadable PDF files of "continuous" calendars for 2024: Vertical version (PDF) Horizontal version (PDF) I hopefully did the conversion from 2023 to 2024 correctly. It was especially tricky since 2024 is a Leap Year. If you find an error, then please let…
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I picked up this comic from a former co-worker (@evans_comics) – Lani! It is excellent. Interesting story based in San Diego, and the artwork is well done. The stickers are fun also! You can check out his online store here: https://evanscomics.etsy.com/.
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I think Cal Newport has done his homework on this topic, and I found his conclusions solid. Here are three additional recommendations I have for "effective" mobile device use: Turn off all notifications. Only add back the critical ones like: Text messages from family members, key home automation alerts, local…
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Photo by Frank Holleman on Unsplash In a recent episode of Cal Newport's The Deep Life Podcast — Episode 238: The Joys Of The Reading Life — Cal provided his well-thought-out ideas on how to have a deep reading life and how that intersects with our digital technologies. I agree…
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My daughter Crason recently participated in a White Coat Ceremony at Long Beach State University at the start of her nursing program. This ceremony is done at"enlightened" medical schools for doctors and nurses that expose their students at the beginning of their program with their "oath" of service vice at…
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Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash Back in 2019, I embarked on a daily morning personal devotion and growth plan by reading these two books on my Kindle Paperwhite (no ads): “Unshakeable: 365 Devotions for Finding Unwavering Strength in God’s Word” by Christine Caine “The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on…
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Just like last year, I have created some downloadable files of "continuous" calendars for 2023: Vertical version (PDF) Horizontal version (PDF) I hopefully did the conversion from 2022 to 2023 correctly. If you find an error then please let me know. These were inspired by Kairos Cognition very elegant calendar:
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I learned a lot about Adam Smith that I didn't know about in this three part podcast from Freakonomics.com: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Here are a few examples: There is a play about him He was from Scotland I need to read The Theory of Moral Sentiments…
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While this cup is no longer available, the quality of Skeletal Dropkick cups, mugs, etc. is excellent and uniquely designed. Plus there are great sticker options. So enjoy!
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