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Did you know genes and organisms can be patented, preventing scientists from doing research that could lead to disease and cancer cures?

Horrific. The entire system is just a way for predatory people to get rich and harms new innovation.

Success is determined not by luck and not by one big hard effort or decision.

Success is created with hundreds of thousands of little right decisions / actions.

Most people don’t think of alcohol or caffeine as drugs, but that is exactly what both are. They are widely accepted and consumed socially in artisanal settings, but they are drugs nonetheless.

I stopped drinking altogether 392 days ago.  I am sometimes tempted to have a glass or two of wine with a good meal. When that desire comes, I just think about the trade-off to the short term loan of happiness alcohol gives you; the next couple of days generally you are slightly more tired and grouchy.… read more “Zero Drugs”

My knee is pretty much fully recovered now. I ran 4.5 miles today. I went pretty slow though – averaging an 11 minute pace for the first 3 miles then 13-14 minute pace for the next 1.5. I did run some sprints though which I am happy about. My goal is to get back down to a 9 minute average pace then push hard to get it under 8 minutes for the full distance.… read more “Knee Update”

I am very fortunate to work with many great team members and clients on a daily basis. I am especially appreciative of those team members who have worked with me for years and shown high levels of commitment; generally these folks also make the most compensation too.

Be grateful you don’t live in prehistoric times when live was violent, painful, and short. Be happy you aren’t suffering from cancer or another terrible disease. Appreciate that you have entertainment even kings forty years ago couldn’t access. Love those around you.

My ribs have been hurting on the high left side. I think it is from overswinging when I am golfing. I need to do a bit of rehab and rest and let it recover.

All voting record should be public. This way people can validate that the Russians have not stolen an election. I think it’s also important for people to share their opinions publicly if they have them and to be open to hearing counter-arguments from other people. That is how democracy and republics work.

Both are a complete waste of taxpayer money and incapable of doing their missions.

I have built a ton of tools into Scoretask, and now I am trying to use them more. Especially my To Do’s, Ongoing Feedback.