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latifnanji27··on Using the Singular ‘They’: Why It Is Important
Non-sequitur. How does changing language solve homophobia? That requires major education well beyond some language change.
latifnanji27··on How I stopped the RSI pain that almost destroyed my programming career
And its NOT RSI. It's TMS.
latifnanji27··on How I stopped the RSI pain that almost destroyed my programming career
I've had this specific problem and solved it with Dr Sarno's book. It changed my life. I was able to create a startup (that I longed to do..) and I've never been happier.
latifnanji27··on Fundraise, find a cofounder, or both?
Jeff, I run the largest peer to peer for tech startups CEO's in Toronto @ the Ryerson building. I'm happy to have coffee with you if interested since I imagine there is more context here that is missing (don't like just giving advice until learning more....) email is latif@roadmunk.com.
latifnanji27··on Show HN: Gmail Thread Splitting
Sounds like the opposite of what hackernews is about.
latifnanji27··on Show HN: Gmail Thread Splitting
AWESOME feature.
latifnanji27··on Apple and IBM Forge Global Partnership to Transform Enterprise Mobility
Its good see PR is still written in english.
latifnanji27··on After reviewing about 30 YC applications, here's some general advice
A special note to those energetic founders: don't go after a small market. That will certainly cut your chances in half or more. I've seen in many times (and for myself). Yes, I A/B tested the 'energetic founder' YC claim myself.

Show you want to go after something big. And if you switch after (you most likely will), no problem. You still meet all the big players and accomplish your goal (which will be impossible to uncover).

latifnanji27··on Tesla electric car catches fire in Toronto; company has not yet explained
Why is Tesla, when it catches fire, the only car to make it on hackernews?
latifnanji27··on Facebook is bad for you: Get a life
Sigh... The study is focused on teens and people in their young 20's - only 82 of them. How could that be enough data given that demographic has already been largely influenced these social networks while growing up? I'd be curious to see this study done on older more mature people.
latifnanji27··on Annotate "How to Get Startup Ideas"
Can't scroll?
latifnanji27··on Stop working so hard
Its not about how you manage your week, its about how you manage your day. Instead of working 4 days hard, and then 3 days of workouts, paleo and meditation --- try blending.

Meditate. Work 3hrs. Eat/Relax. Work 2.5hrs. Gym. Eat. Relax. Work 3hrs. Read.

latifnanji27··on Stop working so hard
Elon Musk is a great example of this post.
latifnanji27··on Poll: Do you meditate?
Its possibly the most important daily task I have. If you go for weeks meditating, and then take a week off, you'll know what just hit you.

The first week is the hardest. Stick it out. The benefits will come. I use Jon Kabat's tapes and they're perfect.

I meditate for 20 minutes in the morning with one simple rule. DO NOT check email or any input that gives you information (ie. news / social media) before your meditation. It will only make it more difficult.

Last year I went on my first meditation retreat and it was rather insightful. An entire weekend can clear the noise completely from my mind without any urge to dive back into technology.

latifnanji27··on Why Yammer believes the traditional engineering organizational structure is dead
Great article. Given the rapidness of releases and product development, how does marketing / sales get foresight for their customers? How do you plan campaigns in advance?