To do list

Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend. Theophrastus d. 278 B.C. Have you ever made a to-do list? Do you use them often? I know some people who make them each and every day. A to-do list can be a very useful tool. But today, I’d like to introduce you to a different sort of list that might prove even more beneficial. It’s a list of things not to do. But for you to fully understand its power, a little background is needed. Have you ever heard of the Pareto Principle — better known as the 80/20 …
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The paradox of shortcuts

It always looks so easy to solve problems by taking the path of least resistance. What looks like the easy road turns out to be the hardest and most cruel. Winston Churchill 1874 – 1965 In high school, math was one of my easier subjects; I just had a knack for math. But that got me in trouble with my algebra teacher. He wanted me to take a methodical approach to solving problems and show each step of the process. Being young and a bit stubborn, I saw no point in doing extra work. If I could skip steps and …
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How’s your timing?

Men talk of killing time, while time quietly kills them. Dion Boucicault 1820 – 1890 These days, everyone seems to be short on time. So many people here in America are constantly multitasking and sacrificing sleep, but they can’t seem to catch up. There just aren’t enough hours in the day. Or are there? As it turns out, humans are notoriously bad at judging time; our brains just aren’t wired for the task. A 2011 study by researchers Jennifer T. Coull, Ruey-Kuang Cheng, and Warren H. Meck observed that “There are no sensory receptors specifically dedicated for perceiving time.” And …
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