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Random rules of thumb

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:

If you don’t know what you want, you probably need a nap.


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.

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Gerard, Haven't seen the "In One...

Gerard,

Haven't seen the "In One Day" book myself. Is it aimed towards kids? I ask because my 4-year old really loves "In the Next 3 Seconds" by Rowland Morgan (http://tinyurl.com/3k5gh), which covers various things that will happen in the next 3 seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years, etc...and this sounds like a natural companion.

 
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