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@b50 @chhavi Thanks! Let me know if you have any suggestions ;) 9:18 PM Feb 14th via web in reply to b50

It's astounding how little Smugmug has changed in the 4 1/2 years since my daughter was born. Same UI, same themes, same high price. 9:15 PM Feb 13th via Twitter for Mac

Fantastic post from @SamHarrisOrg on what makes Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu principles truly life changing: samharris.org/blog/item/the-â€¦ 8:54 PM Feb 7th via web

@heatfri Not bidding :) Somehow I blocked you on my other account - prob didn't know it was you - add me again 9:05 AM Feb 7th via web in reply to heatfri

@richwag Yes, it's very much in line with Refocuser. The idea of always being present and giving 100% to every moment. 2:00 PM Jan 21st via web in reply to richwag

A BJJ black belt at 78 years old - love it: dailypilot.com/news/tn-dpt-01â€¦ 1:22 PM Jan 15th via web

Nothing humbles you like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. If you think you're tough, try a class at any Gracie Barra school and see how wrong you are. 10:00 PM Jan 10th via Twitter for iPad

@anotheruiguy Thanks for the shout out Dale! 8:05 PM Dec 28th, 2011 via web in reply to anotheruiguy

Just posted on Refocuser: "How to Keep the Creativity Train Running on Time" refocuser.com/2011/12/how-toâ€¦ 1:26 PM Dec 28th, 2011 via web

RescueTime is way more powerful than I remember it. I may have to add it to my productivity toolbox. www.rescuetime.com 2:09 PM Dec 23rd, 2011 via Twitter for Windows Phone

New post on Refocuser! "7 ways to improve your presentations and speak with presence" refocuser.com/2011/12/7-waysâ€¦ 1:27 PM Dec 22nd, 2011 via web

NY Times on "How Coffee Can Galvanize Your Workout" - coffee is one my my all-time favorite things: well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/14/howâ€¦ 8:53 AM Dec 22nd, 2011 via web

Good article in NY Times from 2009 on concentration - fun tips in here: nytimes.com/2009/05/05/sciâ€¦ 10:32 AM Dec 20th, 2011 via web

Totally revised my 'productivity system'. Now using Todoist + Don't Break the Chain + Evernote. Worth a blog post at some point. 10:26 AM Nov 29th, 2011 via Twitter for Windows Phone

Haven't made lunch in a while. Thank you Trader Joe's for Chile lime chicken, kale, broccoli, and squash #paleo twitter.com/Refocuser/statâ€¦ 12:23 PM Nov 22nd, 2011 via Twitter for Windows Phone

Great quote from Rickson Gracie in Black Belt mag re: jiu-jitsu - sums up the benefits *perfectly* twitter.com/Refocuser/statâ€¦ 11:17 AM Nov 22nd, 2011 via web

"Committing to a specific plan for a goal frees up cognitive resources for our other pursuits" on Psych Today: psychologytoday.com/blog/dont-delaâ€¦ 12:58 PM Nov 17th, 2011 via web

"Work should be personal. For all of us. Not just for the artist and the entrepreneur." - Howard Schultz in Onward 8:53 PM Aug 21st, 2011 via Twitter for Windows Phone