by James Beall | Dec 3, 2014 | Blog
Today, I am taking the time to learn how to use a new program. If successful it should reduce some friction in my day to day activities make things go a little smoother. Taking the time to learn new things has many benefits to the brain and one’s happiness....
by James Beall | Apr 4, 2014 | Blog
What happens when you get a new car? You learn where all the buttons and switches are to do the things you did in your old car. You also learn what the new buttons and switches do to operate the new car. You train yourself to operate the new car. You keep the manual...
by James Beall | Mar 28, 2014 | Blog
I use a lot of software. It is a ubiquitous part of our lives. I am trying out new apps or learning the ones I have. Next year I imagine this list will have changed because software and devices that run software are constantly evolving. My business runs on software....
by James Beall | Mar 21, 2014 | Blog
Workspace: Engineer your environment to increase productivity and focus. Dual monitors are standard office fare for increasing productivity. Have you ever thought of dual desks? Crazy as it might sound it works for me. I have an analog desk and a digital desk. The...
by James Beall | Mar 14, 2014 | Blog
The Sketchpad Specifics: Miquelrius 6 Subject Graph Paper – Black 8.25” X 11.75” A4 wire bound Perforated Pages (150 pages = 300 Sheets) Used for: Mind mapping Outlining Workflow design and analysis Process simplification Blog post drafts Storage device for ideas...
by James Beall | Jul 14, 2013 | Blog
I touched ever so briefly on Portugal in our most recent newsletter. The excellent minds at Marginal Revolution have a more in depth look here. From the piece: “Between 2000 and 2013, the Portuguese economy grew less than the United States during the Great...
