Don’t Take It Personally When one person works from home, it’s pretty much guaranteed that he or she will sometimes be distracted, preoccupied, and otherwise not totally present. For the same reasons, it’s sometimes hard to respect work boundaries at home the same way you would at the office. via Three Rules to Follow When You Live With Someone Who Works From Home.
There’s no substitute for hands-on experience, but for most students, real world tools can be cost prohibitive. That’s why we created the GitHub Student Developer Pack with some of our partners and friends: to give students free access to the best developer tools in one place so they can learn by doing. via GitHub Student Developer Pack – GitHub Education.
“Whether you’re an apartment dweller or simply don’t feel the need to store a box full of tools, everyone needs some basic tools to assist in various household tasks. We’ve compiled a group of tools that won’t take up valuable closet space, but will also have you prepared for the next fix-it job around the house.” via Lifehacker.com The Essential Tiny Tool Kit Everyone Should Have at Home.
“Parents who want to install parental control on their childrens’ devices, however, should first explain to them why they have made this decision, explaining the high number of scams and malware samples that are designed to target children and the associated risks. By taking this approach, children should be able to perceive the internet as being supervised by a “cyber-nanny” that will take care of them online and accept it. With time, they may even Read more
“I view financial events like this as unlikely. But even if there’s a miscalculation, it isn’t the end of the world. You can always go back to full-time work. Jobs won’t magically disappear off the face of the planet if you need to make more money later. It’s also possible to supplement your passive income with some type of active income. In fact, it’s extremely unlikely that someone possessing the ingenuity to retire extremely early in life Read more
“Doing this means thinking and talking about what truly inspires you, whatever that might be. It requires figuring out how to take incremental steps that are under your control and that move you in the direction you want to go, while bringing others along with you. It’s not easy (and I never said it was). But like these six people, you can attain significant achievement in a way that fits who you are. As these Read more
Because it’s much easier to look at someone “up there” and envy what they’ve got than it is to ask the tougher questions: What do they have that I wish I had? What do I admire about them? What are they modelling for me? What have they done to get where they are today? How does this relate to my own values? When we reflect on these questions, we shift immediately out of comparison mode (that whole Read more
The process for milk is simple: soak some nuts, wait, blend, and strain. It’s easy and cheaper than store-bought—I tried it recently and emerged a changed man. To make nut butters, all you do is measure and blend. The chart lists some other ingredients to add some flavor, but plain nut milk is tasty on it’s own. via Make Your Own Nut Milk and Butters With This Visual Guide.
I would say “We don’t want to spend money on smartphones right now” instead of “We can’t afford smartphones.” via Why I don’t say “We can’t afford that.” | Six Figures Under.
1. Are You Ready for the Social Pressure? via Five Questions I Wish I’d Asked Before Quitting My Job for a Startup.