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Reviewing projects on Hipster PDA

Reviewing projects on Hipster PDA

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Running Parallels and Windows on an iMac

Running Parallels and Windows on an iMac

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Time management?

Time management?

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Brainstorming tips?

Brainstorming tips?

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I think I finally figured it out...

I think I finally figured it out...

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Our true goal...

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Damn you Homer

Damn you Homer

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The Perfection Uncertainty Principal

Maybe I'm just lowering my standards, but I'm beginning to believe that trying to create the perfect "thing" (presentation, lesson plan, movie, album) is a bit like quantum mechanics. As I understand the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principal, the position and speed of a particle cannot be simultaneously known. By observing it, you nix your ability to measure it's speed.

Now here's what's I'm starting to think:

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How can I trick myself into doing my weekly review?

How can I trick myself into doing my weekly review?

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