Q&A: almost

November 30 - Today you almost __________



2014 - didn’t go to church. In the end, we streamed Saddleback.



2015 - got a good night’s sleep. - entered Dec. 31



2016 - missed the train. I think they opened the doors back up for me. - entered Dec. 1



2017 - got a good night’s sleep.



2018 - didn’t have a second cup of cof… wait… who am I kidding? I’m not sure that was at risk. - entered Dec. 28

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Feed Sift (11/30/2018)

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CNBC.COM -- This is what Google learned after interviewing one job candidate 16 times, according to Eric Schmidt

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LIFEHACKER.COM -- Learn Where Every Penny of Your Taxes Go With This Site

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ENGADGET.COM -- Amazon Go is the inevitable evolution of supermarket retail

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ARCHITECTURALDIGEST.COM -- 25 Must-See Architectural Landmarks in Los Angeles

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ENGADGET.COM -- The 'Proving Grounds’ track gives every car a chance to be a winner

Q&A: mood mood mood mood mood

November 29 - What five words describe your mood today?



2014 - Calm, caffeinated, content, procrastinatory, sleepy



2015 - Relaxed, content, happy, needs-motivation - entered Dec. 31



2016 - Cranky, overwhelmed, needing me time



2017 - Tired, hopeful, calm, Christmasy, peaceful



2018 - Cold, sleepy, Fridayful, confident, productive - entered Dec. 28

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Q&A: risk

November 28 - What was the last risk you took?



2014 - Not sure. Not a big risk-taker. Enough already seems out of my control. Why invite more problems?



2015 - This move to L.A. - entered Dec. 31



2016 - Not sure - entered Nov. 29



2017 - Not sure.



2018 - Probably leaving Activision at the start of the year for this new job. - entered Dec. 28

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Q&A: inspired

November 27 - Who inspires you?



2014 - I don’t have an answer. That’s troubling. - entered November 28



2015 - People who stay relaxed - entered December 31



2016 - Volunteers at our church - entered November 29



2017 - Not sure



2018 - Well, not Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk - entered January 12, 2019

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Q&A: word word word

November 26 - What three words describe your family?



2014 - Love, tired, loud - entered Nov. 28



2015 - Moving to L.A. - entered Dec. 26



2016 - Ready for Christmas!



2017 - Really friction’ tired



2018 - In good place - entered January 12, 2019

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Q&A: 🚰

November 25 - How much water did you drink today?


2014 - as much as can be found in soup + 2 Coke Zeroes, a Diet Coke, a Cherry Coke Zero and 2 cups of Coffee and 16 oz of flavored water


2015 - Between 8-16 oz? - entered December 26


2016 - None yet


2017 - Not enough, but still working on it - entered November 26


2018 - Just what’s in soda and coffee so far, but will get at least 24 oz before the end of the day - entered Jan. 20, 2019

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How Not to Make a Sale (or a Friend)

This is a real exchange.  Sadly, I actually encounter this all the time.

Get a contact request at an odd time - in and of itself, not necessarily a bad thing, the internet is global - but a really ambiguous description that screams "I'm not going to tell you I'm in sales or bizdev.

Immediately a nice greeting.  Again, not a bad thing, usually I greet first, thanking people for the connection and wishing them well.  But, a greeting that talks, in generic, about future discussions.

They wait a few hours, and then, "hey, let me talk about me."

Nope, not relevant.

Do you even use a product like ours?

Did you even do any research before you contacted me?  I'm not doing your work for you.

Q&A: Addressbook

November 24 - Who have you recently deleted from your contacts/address book?

2014 - Lots of people with first or last names starting with "B" - and lots of World Vision people.

2015 - I haven't, but I'm overdue. - entered Dec. 26

2016 - People who voted for Voldemort

2017 - People from World Vision - entered Nov. 26

2018 - I can't think of anyone - my list is small but stable.

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Feed Sift (11/23/2018)

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CALTRANSD7INFO.BLOGSPOT.COM -- How Do We Build Sound Walls?

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LIFEHACKER.COM -- Sign Your Address Up For USPS Informed Delivery Before Scammers Do

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ENGADGET.COM -- Quantum 'compass' promises navigation without using GPS

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ARCHITECTURALDIGEST.COM -- The 12 Bathroom Organization Ideas You Need to Try ASAP

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SETHS.BLOG -- Simply Awake

approxtimate (n)

ap·prox·ti·mate
noun
/əˈpräkstəmət/

1. a very rough calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something, so much so that its credibility it called into question
   "Redfin and Zillow varied so much in their approxtimates of the home's value that buyers and sellers routinely discarded both numbers when attempting to determine the value of a home."

Feed Sift (11/16/2018)

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DYLANATSMITH.COM -- What should your hourly rate be as a freelancer?

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VITALS.LIFEHACKER.COM -- Why the Chickenpox Vaccine Matters

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REDDING.COM -- The business of wildfires in the West: 'It’s like we’re profiting off a disaster, which is very upsetting'

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ARCHITECTURALDIGEST.COM -- The Most Expensive House in the U.S. Is Back On the Market at $245 Million

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URBANIZE.LA -- Los Angeles at America’s Cultural Crossroads

Feed Sift (11/09/2018)

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ENGADGET.COM -- Dear tech: Stop doing business with Nazis

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RADIOOOOO.COM -- Radiooooo

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BUSINESSINSIDER.COM -- I asked 21 people for the best things about living in Los Angeles — here’s what they said

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ARCHITECTURALDIGEST.COM -- 27 Contemporary Homes That Are Works of Art

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HOUZZ.COM -- A High-Performance Craftsman Home With Modern Touches

Feed Sift (11/02/2018)

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VENTUREBEAT.COM -- Before you enter new markets, create a ‘geo expansion playbook’

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LIFEHACKER.COM -- Use the 'Five More Rule' When You're Feeling Stuck

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CNBC.COM -- The world's first humanless warehouse is run only by robots and is a model for the future

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ENGADGET.COM -- Hyundai and Kia will outfit their cars with solar panels

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GIZMODO.COM -- Flickr Is Going to Delete a Bunch of Photos—Back Up Yours Now