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What pg said: http://paulgraham.com/hs.html

I don't necessarily agree with the "package" deal but the first point is extremely valid.

Aquamacs is fantastic!

See: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=869034

My advice is if you're working for someone else, work as much as you're paid. In your spare time start a project to make money for yourself. And always remember, there is more to life than work and you'll never get time back so no regrets (just learning experiences).

Simple Clojure example:

  user=> (defn add-n [n] #(+ n %))
  #'user/add-n
  user=> (def add-2 (add-n 2))
  #'user/add-2
  user=> (add-2 5)
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Another nice (simple) task application is Google Tasks. Not only is it simple, it's web based which means OS non-specific! :)

Not even close to as sexy as unboxing the iPhone! :)

Ahhh, that makes sense. Thanks!

If lack of libraries was the reason for the switch, why not Clojure?

Exercise. Seriously, it keeps you healthy, gives time to think (away from a computer) and keeps your mind fresh.

These links are very informational. Thank you!

Thank you! You're tips are very helpful and I'll be trying them out.

I've started working from one day a week and have found I can get significantly more done away from the office. Maybe going into work a couple hours before others would help too...

Thanks! I'll have to try it out. I'm excited about trying the "white noise" idea!

Meditation is a tip that others have referred to me. Any good resources for meditation?

Was twitter down? :) It's back now.

Again, body mass index is only a valid measurement if you know you're unhealthy (plenty of people are "athletic" but BMI tells them they're overweight). At that point, you don't need a semi-random telling you so. Body composition is a better measurement.

Seriously, one day we read an article saying a diet "near starvation" will help us live longer and the next we read "excess pounds" is the way to go. The key is doing everything in moderation.