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Zen of debugging – remember the Seiza

11, Apr 2008

Rereading a text I wrote last year reminded me something I wanted to articulate for quite a while. The power of meditation; but actually meditation is a word with too many and messy meanings. What I’m talking about is that powerful “take a break” moment that precedes most great breakthroughs.

In my freshman year of college(Computer [...]

Usability on the Mac – tricks for Mobility Impaired Programmers

22, Jan 2008

On the 1st of January I had a skiing accident resulting in the injury my right arm – actually my right shoulder. After about two weeks of waiting for the pain to go away, I got the guts and visited a doctor who didn’t think twice before putting my entire right arm into a tight [...]

How I applied the 4-hour workweek principles for the last 2 months. Part 1.

17, Oct 2007

You know how I’ve only blogged one or two posts for the last couple of months? I blame it on Timothy Ferris! Yeah, that’s right, he’s the only responsible for my slacking off blogging lately. So if you’re discontent with Hack The Day’s summer/autumn vacation, stop sending me hate mail – Timothy Ferris is the [...]

Make up your mind. Faster!

20, Aug 2007

A man goes to the doctor saying “Doc, I have a problem: I can’t make any decision. I’m always in doubt. Or… hmm.. am I?”
I’m a smart guy. Really. I graduated from top European universities, with impressive academic results, etc. The problem with smart guys is that they have too many choices. Knowing you performed [...]

More practical tips for surviving extremely hot days

17, Jul 2007

Given the major heat wave in Europe these weeks, an extra list of doctor-approved things to do(or not) in hot days is a welcome addition to my previous “heat survival tips“. I hope it’ll help at least a bit to cool you guys off.

Avoid prolonged exposure to sun between 11 AM – 6 PM.
Shut the [...]

Can the iPhone get YOUR things done?

5, Jul 2007

Hack the Day is probably the only blog never to have talked about the iPhone. I decided to change this now that the iPhone has launched. Everyone is claiming that it will make their lives more complete and more productive, two justified reasons to pay the price.
But is the iPhone the ultimate productivity tool, [...]

Make yourself an unique laptop sleeve on the cheap

26, Jun 2007

Old habits die hard, and as much as the continuous progress wants us to change we still fight these artificial urges. We are builders, makers, do-it-yourselfers; or, at least, the heirs of some. My grandfather used to do by himself all kinds of stuff around house – masonry, carpentry, agriculture and much more – [...]

The 5 best spots in your favorite city

19, Jun 2007

Here comes summer, holidays and trips to foreign countries…
I lived in Paris and its suburbs since 2003 to 2006. No big surprise that I fell in love with it – I sincerely believe that it’s the most beautiful city in the world(though Prague, visited 2 years ago, isn’t bad either). Now, after having left France’s [...]

20 easy steps to handle the stress of an upcoming event – Part 3

17, Jun 2007

This is the last of a 3 article series on dealing with the stress of an upcoming event. We talk about an exam, but most tips apply to tests, interviews, business meetings.
Go read, if you haven’t already, Part 1 – The evening before
and Part 2 – The morning before
Stress handling during the exam
Pointers:
If blocked out, [...]

20 easy steps to handle the stress of an upcoming event – Part 2

17, Jun 2007

This is part 2 of a 3 article series on dealing with the stress of an upcoming event. We talk about an exam, but most tips apply to tests, interviews, business meetings.
Go read, if you haven’t already, Part 1 – The evening before
and, once you’re done with this one, continue with Part 3 – [...]


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