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Time, Attention, and Creative Work. After 4 years and a lot of productivity pr0n, we’re shifting gears. Re-learn how to use 43 Folders. Then back to work. [»]
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Random rules of thumb
Merlin Mann | Feb 15 2005
A bunch of “rules of thumb,” via Google, natch.
The best rule of thumb I always remember is from a book of the same name that’s probably out of print. I think of it every time I skulk around the house acting like a dissatisfied crank:
Got a good, (non-dirty) rule of thumb to share? Update 2005-02-16T11:11: Sharp-eyed GH noticed the wonderful Rules of Thumb books are available used on Amazon. Awesome. Check out the comments for interesting background from the books’ editor. 27 Comments
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![]() Which reminds me, have you...Submitted by Vanderleun (not verified) on February 16, 2005 - 8:52am.
Which reminds me, have you ever seen (and seen is the operative word here) Parker’s amazing “IN ONE DAY:The Things Americans Do in a Day?” Each page has facts about the scale of items in the United States and an illustration to go with it. Example: “In one day, Americans drink enough soda pop to fill a bottle three times the size of the Statue of Liberty.” Illustration: Statue of Liberty overshadowed by a gigantic coca-cola bottle. » POSTED IN:
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