You ever see a cat just absolutely total itself trying to make a jump? What happened after? I bet the cat just stood up and continued on without even acknowledging the failure, right? We can learn a lot from cats.
Author: Dzamage
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Rule 2: Lean into Frustration (it’s what learning feels like)
When you get frustrated about something you’re doing, do you quit or do you push through? The feeling of frustration sucks and nobody likes it, but understanding what’s underneath that feeling and choosing to embrace it is what separates the victors from the victims in life.
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Rule 1: Release the Kraken (for the right reasons)
I knocked around a lot of different titles for this rule before I settled on this particular wording. Originally, this rule was “Be an asshole for the right reasons” and in some ways, that title was closer to the spirit of this rule.
(more…)I knocked around a lot of different titles for this rule before I settled on this particular wording. Originally, this rule was “Be an asshole for the right reasons” and in some ways, that title was closer to the spirit of this rule.
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I’m quitting sugar and snacks
It’s Ash Wednesday today, (a good day to take an inventory of what has power over you) and I’ve noticed that I’ve got a problem.
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How to build a sick retro gaming setup
Modern consoles are cashing in big these days on nostalgia, charging a premium on repackaging old games for new systems or even charging you a subscription (I’m looking at you Nintendo) to revisit your childhood and play your favourite old games.
I say, “f!ck that noise, build it yourself.”
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Octavo: The eight-fold principles of life and work.
Last year I embarked on a journey to distill my approach to work and life down to eight simple rules. Those rules became Octavo (8vo.ca).
The zine and the rules can be downloaded for free here and printed on any printer that accepts legal-sized paper.
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Rest assured. This is a slop-free zone.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy that fresh Web 1.0 air. You have entered an AI-free area.
You may or may not have noticed the badge of honour at the bottom of each page of this website. That is my personal guarantee that this website is free of any text, images, audio, or videos tarnished by the scourge of Generative AI. *shutters*
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Building a “Full-Stack” Hot Sauce Collection
Happy Hot Sauce Day! So you’ve realized that one sauce ain’t going to cut it, and you want to start a hot sauce collection.
It’s a blessing and a curse that no one sauce works for all foods, but as the ‘ol clique goes, variety is the spice of life. That being said, you don’t have to bust the wallet buying a bunch of artisan sauces; instead focus on getting a sauce in each of the “Heatfull Eight” categories, and you’ll have a sauce for every occasion.
The “Heatfull Eight” (Categories)
In order of importance (at least for me)
- The Mad Dog
- The Sinner Saint
- The Bandito
- The Ninja
- The Wiseguy
- The Wingman
- The Donkey
- The All-Rounder
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How to actually keep your New Year’s Resolutions
Ah, January. A time to think back to this time last year and try to remember all the things you promised to do by now.
So, how’d you do?
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Alright Chums, I’m Back. It’s time to register for Extra Life!
It’s January and you know what that means: it’s time to register for Extra Life!
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For those that don’t know, Extra Life is a 24 hour gaming marathon in support of your local Children’s Hospital of choice. Turn that gaming addiction into a force for good by signing up, choosing your hospital, raising money, and gaming for 24 hours. Actually, don’t just sign up, join Team Cowabunga!!