Observation: group of coworkers at the next table. The lone woman is talking non-stop. THe rest of the table is silent. This is an observation, not a value, or other, judgement. #life #character

Always question your commitment to your values. #life #success

Tasks that you fear doing aren’t always the most important. They just compete for your attention. #life #productivity #success

The more you want, the less you have. (This can be interpreted two ways.) #life

It doesn’t matter how productive you are as long as you produce something that doesn’t hurt others. #life #success #productivity

Don’t manage your time. Manage your tasks and what you need to accomplish in the time you have. #productivity #life #success

I really don’t understand humans. I have several neighbors who drive to their mailbox which is at most 100’ from their front door. I don’t understand them, but I can predict their behavior. #life #human #character #writing

I’m overly motivated I want to: — buid a tricorder circuit — plant some things from the fridge/pantry — write 3 more books (ideas in place) — get back to restoring some fountain pens — replace the print head on the Bambu printer (just laziness) — try to learn to transmit CW (again) — other . #life

Philosophical: Are “creative” people creative because they arre? Or because they are searching for something in their life? #life #creativity #philosophy

Wisdom is admitting you are wrong instead of up making crap. #life #success

“There are no difficult decisions. Only ones you can’t or don’t want to make.” #writing #life

Your life is made up of recycled materials. #life

Tie is just something that keeps you from accomplishing stuff. #life #time

Would you rather maintain a (check)list or log of what you have done? #life #productivity #journal

How do you measure (actually test/measure) what you don’t know? How do you work against psychological bias? #life #failure #psychology

Sometimes, overcomplicating things just shows you the better path. Most of the time, it’s just overcomplication. #life

Scheduling time for something important isn’t as important as actually just doing it. You don’t need to schedule time. If it’s important, push everything else back and just do it. #life #success #productivity #time

The phrases, “They were meant for more”, “they were destined for greatness”, and other such acknowledge fate which is just another term for cause-and-effect. The phrases just mean they had no control over their lives, which none of us do. #life

If you doubt yourself or what you can do, you will never become who you could be. #life #failure

I’ve been busy and somewhat productive lately: writing, designing/programming, taking care of The Gathering, and normal stuff. I need/could use a real vacation … #life

“Everyone is a critic, even though they aren’t paid.” #writing #life #failure

I hate doing the easy things. I’m lazy that way. #life

You’ll never know until you do. (This can be read two ways.) #life #success

If your life is easier than someone else’s you shouldn’t be complaining about yours. #life

Be silent when unsure. Admit when you don’t know. #life #success