Comments for Structured Procrastination

Comment on Running Amazon MP3 downloader on 64-bit Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) by bderenorcaine

bderenorcaine — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:07:37 +0000

Regarding the redownloading: a quick mail to amazon support will usually fix that. Just say you lost the files and the download will be reenabled just a few minutes later.

Comment on Audio looping with Free Software by The #1 thing you can do to become a better musician without working too hard | Jazz Violin-Christian Howes

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:18:40 +0000

[...] very thorough and takes you step by step in this awesome blog about How to Use Audacity for Free Instead of Spending Money and Lugging Around Fragile Loop Pedals: [...]

Comment on Linux desktop community “outraged” by latest Torvalds comments by David Stephens

David Stephens — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:47:39 +0000

Great article!

I installed Oneiric the day it was released, and was pretty pissed off to find that the Gnome 2 interface, now named “Gnome Shell” and hidden away deep in the Ubuntu Package Installer, is completely crippled and nothing like it’s previous releases.

I decided to take a leap of faith and go with “Unity” as my default window manager. I think it took me about an hour before I felt like my PC was about to go out the window.

I then installed “normal” Gnome 3 from the package manager and switched to this. It felt completely weird all over again, but somehow, slightly less annoying. It has a few really useful UI enhancements over Unity that I hadn’t realised I was using until I switched to my Netbook, which has XUbuntu installed (and obviously no Unity/Gnome).

On top of Gnome 3 I’ve added Docky, which satisfies my need for a “what the bloody hell is running” status at the bottom of my screen, although I’m finding myself using it less and less as I get used to Gnome 3.

So my message to the “haterz”…rather than writing it off as an “unholy mess” and give it a go – a proper go!

Comment on Running Amazon MP3 downloader on 64-bit Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) by Tyler Melton

Tyler Melton — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:40:16 +0000

Thanks for the alternate method. Mine had worked fine for me until I tried to use it on my Ubuntu 11.10 beta 2 install. I’m a heavy banshee user these days so it just wasn’t a big priority to find another work around and I’ve honestly not had the time. You also could take a look at pymazon if you haven’t already. http://code.google.com/p/pymazon/

Comment on Rediscovering music by Brandon

Brandon — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:14:30 +0000

Hey Adam

It is fun to hear about what you have been up to since you left the team. I would never have thought you were a musician from your incredible talent in IT. I am in the same mindset as you…I love to create..and love learning new things which is why I switched teams…not nearly as ambitious as you but it has been really fun learning new things and technologies.

Your new path sounds really fun too. I know you will do great and it really is true that there are so many things to explore with a cello in music. I just saw a concert last night with one of the opening acts doing amazing things just on the piano and using techniques I had never really seen before (the guy is named elew) and he mixes all sorts of pop or rock with classical music and it is amazing. I also like apocalyptica..group of chelloists that do similar things and it just shows all the different musical avenues there are to explore. I hope you have a great time doing this and wish you success!

Comment on Rediscovering music by Andreas Georgiou

Andreas Georgiou — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:18:43 +0000

Wow Una send me here and it is truly an interesting story!

Comment on Rediscovering music by Bhogilal Hirani (BP)

Bhogilal Hirani (BP) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:56:54 +0000

Very interesting read… All the very best..

Comment on How to never EVER lose your phone contacts again by Christof

Christof — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 20:44:40 +0000

Just don’t forget to also backup your contacts once in a while on your computer. There is always the possibility that something goes wrong with the sync or your google account.

Comment on Audio looping with Free Software by chris

chris — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:51:11 +0000

Adam- what an awesome tip !! thanks man!

Comment on CompuTrainer on Linux by Equipement-Vélo

Equipement-Vélo — Mon, 09 May 2011 03:19:26 +0000

I just love computrainer! this is probably the BEST way to train during the winter. A thousand time better than any trainer

Comment on Adventures in South East Asia Quiz by Adam

Adam — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:45:52 +0000

Hi Brad, great to hear from you! I tried some “stir fried cried pork” the other day which sounded pretty strange (it might have been a typo I guess) but wasn’t actually very adventurous at all – it was tasty though. Eli tried some small baked spicy fishes in pandan leaves, and we have had some strange fruit juices too. But I think the durian ice cream tops all other experiences for me so far.

Great idea with the shoes question! We will start asking that … Happy New Year!

Comment on Adventures in South East Asia Quiz by Eli's dad Brad Bender

Eli's dad Brad Bender — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 19:46:23 +0000

Adam,

I got your blog from Eli’s conversation today. It was great to hear from him on Christmas day. It sounds like you are enjoying your adventure, and I am glad there are 3 of you sharing this experience and fending for yourselves. The ornate centuries old Budda temples must be impressive, and the strange mix of jungle / urban and technology. We have a historic park here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Fayette, that lasted only one generation and is an “old”village iron smelting town that had it hey day in the 1880′s. quite a different historical perspective. Keep us posted, and thanks for bringing your travel experience along for Eli and Cory. What is the most curious food you have tried so far? How long does the average person there have to work to be able to afford an average pair of shoes? i would say 3 to 4 hours here. My folks used to travel a lot and my dad always asked people that question to get a feel for the cost of living. I am sure you are good travelers and ambassadors.

Be curious and kind,

Brad (Eli’s dad)

Comment on ideas in the shower by Christof

Christof — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 21:27:09 +0000

I think the shower works so good because it is one of the few moments where we are not distracted by anything. The water and usually closed eyes provide a relaxed meditation state, which make you open for ideas.
I also get ideas when I am doing endurance sports like cycling or running,
For me it also works when going clubbing, I guess the repetitive music and lights help to get me into a similar state. Any drink and all is for nothing though.
There also seems to be a rule that the further you are a way from pen and paper, the more ideas you will have.

Comment on CompuTrainer on Linux by Adam

Adam — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:05:02 +0000

Hi Mark,

Yes, I actually discovered this a few days ago but thanks for reminding me to update my blog about it! Congratulations on the great work – I’m also a software developer and will try to help out with the project in a small way at some point as my little free time allows!

Comment on CompuTrainer on Linux by Mark Liversedge

Mark Liversedge — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:03:30 +0000

I realise this is an old blog post, but it ranks quite high on google searches.

If you are still running that CT on a Linux box you have another option — GoldenCheetah now supports Computrainer workouts with mrc/erg files. We’re also working on internet racing.

Cheers,
Mark

Comment on Almost two months in… by Charm City Barfly

Charm City Barfly — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:40:57 +0000

You blog as much as I do now. Have you dropped off the planet? What’s been going on?

Comment on Almost two months in… by Adam

Adam — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:37:44 +0000

Cool, thanks for the link Steve! My book on avoiding procrastination says similar things, and I’m sure it’s absolutely right. Now I just have to stop procrastinating long enough to finish reading it

Comment on Almost two months in… by Steve C.

Steve C. — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:20:28 +0000

It’s funny!

Yesterday I was talking to my sister about this very same topic and Lauren was telling me that we all naturally feel lazy. But that you can tell your brain what you’d like to create for yourself and let your brain help you create it!

Which to me was my real Ah Ha! Moment. It maybe common sense to some but your mindsets really determine your actions and emotions towards your goals. Really powerful stuff.

She reccomends checking this out if your lookin for your own Ah Ha.

http://calmcoolproductive.com/6-biggest-things-you-procrastinate.html

Onward and Upward!

- Steven E. Cooper

Comment on Publishing long rides from MyTracks in Google Maps by James

James — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:48:00 +0000

Hi Adam,
I’ve also got myTracks on my G1 phone. I’m wanting a way to do what you are doing but have it automated and show up as a Google Map on my WP site. Haven’t found it yet but it should be possible.

cheers
james.

Comment on Starting is half the battle by Steve

Steve — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:35:54 +0000

Being a perfectionist is a problem but like any problem it has a solution. You can always improve your attitude towards things and people by accepting the fact that nothing in this world is fully right or fully wrong. Each person, thing or event has both a postive and negative aspect. What we need to do is focus on the positive aspect and accept the negative aspect the way it is. Definately we need to work on imroving the negative aspect but only as much as it is in our capacity. Rest we can leave as destiny.