April 2008
76 posts
“14 Days” by Science for Girls
“Negotiating is not a game, and it’s not a war, it’s what civilized people do to...”
– Michael Michalko on creative negotiating
On the reliability of memory [Our memories aren’t reliable because] the brain isn’t interested in reality; it’s interested in survival. So it will change the perception of reality to stay in the survival mode. Unfortunately, many people still believe that the brain is a lot like a recording device—that learning something is like pushing the “record” button and remembering is simply pushing...
The 7 Deadly Sins of a Relationship →
Best relationship advice I’ve ever read. Share this with a loved one.
Family pictures (Facebook photo album) →
Pictures of my visiting cousins from the Philippines.
“Inside and Out (the Audience Honey...
“Here it is –- success, distilled. Just do this, over and over:
* Step 1:...”
– Ian Claudius
“After all, what is knowledge, really, but high-resolution regurgitation?”
– Steve Carell on how to act brilliant
12 hacks that will amp up your brainpower →
See also: 6 intelligence myths exposed
“The Last Time” by Eric Benet
“Glasgow Love Theme” by Craig...
“Investing is like picking a checkout line. If it were an option, I’d much...”
– Chris Yeh on why you should invest in index funds
WatchHappy birthday, Celeste!
“Rational Behavior” by Mount Sims
“Have strong beliefs, weakly held.”
– Ben Casnocha on the 6 habits of highly effective mentees
10 Ways You're Wasting Money with Your Car →
“In Haiti, where three-quarters of the population earns less than $2 a day and...”
– NYTimes article on hunger in Haiti
10 Brilliant Office Interiors →
Didn’t expect to see Threadless on here. And I love the faux-grass of #4. But the giant table of #10 is the most brilliant of all.
Brad Bird's tribute to Ollie Johnston →
Ollie Johnston, recently passed away, was the last of Disney’s “Nine Old Men” - the core animators who created Disney’s most famous works. Reading this reminded me of when I worked at Disney with a bunch of CalArts artists, and how their passion for animation was so infectious.
WatchKristen Wiig on SNL last Saturday
One more change: I’m only going to post new content on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Highlights from Dan Liebert’s pet peeves
When my opera cape gets caught on homeless people’s junk.
When a woman stands near me and people think her ugly baby is mine and it is.
People on fire—they’re always asking for favors, even if they hardly know you.
The way road signs talk to you in that stern, fatherly voice.
I’ve been all over the world and have...
“Shhh” by Donora
“Everyone does everything. When some guy cuts you off, you get so pissed. Yes,...”
– Dan Trachtenberg in episode 53 of The Totally Rad Show
“Hilted” by Max Tundra
Top 10 International Cuisine →
Filipino cuisine didn’t make the cut.
“In a [recently published study], researchers using brain scanners could predict...”
– “Brain Scanners Can See Your Decisions Before You Make Them” [Wired]
Dear readers,
I’ve decided to update this blog only at night (Sunday nights to Thursday nights), so that you can expect new content only on weekdays (M-F). I figure most of you are out and about on the weekend, and those of you who check in once a week will have an easier time catching up. Thanks to all of you who’ve been reading this blog regularly (73 uniques!), and to those of you...
“What is film criticism, anyway? One recent afternoon I was sitting at my...”
– From A.O. Scott’s appreciation of Roger Ebert, who will no longer appear on Ebert & Roeper, having lost his ability to speak due to a stroke. (I enjoy and appreciate Ebert’s film reviews, because even when I disagree with him, I understand his reasoning. Thankfully, he will still be...
“Never Stop” by the Brand New Heavies