Stop Multitasking

Multitasking steals your focus and energy.  It makes you feel like you are getting more done, but in reality you are just making yourself busy.

For instance, try doing two simple things at once:

  1. Have a conversation about a new topic with a friend on the phone
  2. Do 100 simple addition/subtraction problems at the same time

I tested this out and found that not only did my friend think I was temporarily retarded, but I did poorly on the math problems. … read more “Stop Multitasking”

Roommie

Living with Trent is the first time I have had a roommate I am friends with and regularly do things with since I lived with Plato three or four years ago. It’s a lot like having a brother- you talk a lot and do a lot of fun stuff, but also get on each others nerves sometimes.… read more “Roommie”