I’ve been thinking for some time that my next watch would be a GMT Master II, but I have changed course. My next watch will be a Nomos. It’s a German brand focused on precision and simplicity. I’m quite taken with them.
Quality is Subtle
Image from clomailendesign.deviantart.com I’ve spent the last week or so in Vegas, and I’ve finally crystalized a thought I’ve had for a while now. In short, most quality things in life seem to be subtle and balanced rather than one-dimentional or overpowering. Let that simmer while we explore some examples: Wine and Beer I didn’t like wine until…
Things to Do Every Day
Exercise in the morning Eat a light breakfast Go about your day Take valuable inputs Produce output Spend some time doing something that limits your inputs, e.g. walking with no music/content, meditation, etc. This is a working list. I need to incorporate previous lists and any input from others. ::
Measurement, Management, WakeMate and Withings
I am about to (within a month) take some steps to become more healthy. They include: Eating smaller portions Eating less garbage Exercising in the morning, before work (Light Stuff: Walking, Pushups, Situps) Making a few simple meals at home (Tuna, Boiled Eggs, etc.) Vitamin supplements (D3, Krill Oil, Garlic, a Quality Multi) Cognitive exercises (N-Gram, Working Memory,…
New Tumi Brief
I replaced my Tumi briefcase I’ve been carrying for around four years with a T-Pass model, meaning I can keep my laptop in it while the bag goes through security at the airport. So excellent. Here’s what it looks like:
The Keurig Platinum Coffee Maker
It’s sacrilegious to my inner french press, but I am taken by the ease of the Keurig. We got silly and went with the B70 Platinum Model (pictured above), which is actually just a robot that makes coffee with a french press. Not really. But it’s wicked cool anyway. ::
Consume Less, Create More
A phenomenal web presentation on…well, consuming less and creating more. Do have a look. [ Consume Less, Create More | consumelesscreatemore.com ]
The Four-Hour Work Week
I am unable to convey how strongly I feel you should read this book. It changed the way in which I approach life within 20 minutes. This book quite simply contains the most wisdom on achieving fulfillment in life that I’ve ever seen. It’s not a book about making more money, it’s not a self-help book, it’s not…
Yielding to the Randomness of Life
When I go out to eat I often just drive and wait for life to put me somewhere. I especially do this when traveling and in a foreign city in a foreign car. I drive and drive. Oh, a steakhouse on the left…let me see if I can get in the turning lane… Nope. They wouldn’t let me…
3 Things All Geeks Must Read
Below is a list of three articles/stories that every single geek absolutely must be aware of and be willing to discuss at a moments notice. This is a bare minimum creme of the crop: I’ll be compiling a more comprehensive list in the future – one that includes more of the classics. The links below are the higher-level,…