Comments on: How Are You Programming Yourself Every Day?

By: Ellesse

Ellesse — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 01:40:25 +0000

Hey Jon! Thanks for the kinds words! I really appreciate it! You mean we’ve already “met” on Slade’s blog. Pardon me. But I’ll definitely add you on as a friend too.

See you around. And by the way, your blog’s awesome! Great writing!

By: Jonathan Mead

Jonathan Mead — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:06:29 +0000

I really enjoyed reading this Ellesse, you have a very concise and fluid writing style. I added you as a friend on stumble via Behind the Screens stumbling experiment. I hope to see you around!

By: Ellesse

Ellesse — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:37:29 +0000

@Stephen, haha. I retrieved your gem from my spam box only to realize you correct my little quote. I agree with you on the change. Trying does give people the impression that it’s a half hearted effort. Though I’m sure you know I don’t mean that

By: Ellesse

Ellesse — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:15:02 +0000

@Alex, over the course of this year I truly relish the importance of associating with the right people. I was surprised when some friends whom you thought would be supportive were acting like Skeptical Joes. It’s a good thing to be aware of the lack and limitation programming, but it’s also important not to be too obsessed about to the extent of missing out on life itself!

For example, I’ve heard so much about people not reading or watching news! Personally, I don’t watch news personally because I seldom have time to sit through a session of news but I don’t think totally eradicating it, is a good idea. Selective retention, in my opinion is the key!

@Kirsten, thanks for your nice comments! I’m often guilty of such habits too myself. haha!

By: kirsten

kirsten — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:12:30 +0000

Good stuff, Ellesse, especially the part about habits. They have a way of operating automatically, just as you illustrated with your example.

By: Alex Blackwell

Alex Blackwell — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:03:36 +0000

Wow, Ellesse, you are right. Your article has made me consider my words and habits. For me, this is both good and bad news.

The good: Continue to associate with quality peple who can help me grow and add value to my life.

The bad: I can be influenced in a negative way that may be so subtle I don’t even realize it.

Thanks for this article!

By: @Stephen | Productivity in Context

@Stephen | Productivity in Context — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:08:17 +0000

Yoda says,”There is no try. Only do, or do not.”
To which Luke replies, “I don’t believe it!”
Yoda: “And that is why you fail.”

I would rephrase that quote as,”As long as you are willing to take a risk, nothing is impossible.”

By: Ellesse

Ellesse — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:09:58 +0000

Stephen, you’re not weird! The world strives on different perspectives and opinions, isn’t it? Often, it seems easier said than done, to change some of our obstinate habits and vocabulary. But I definitely belong to the camp that believes this :

“As long as you try, nothing is impossible”.

By: @Stephen | Productivity in Context

@Stephen | Productivity in Context — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:28:35 +0000

Ellesse, interesting take on Robin Hood. I guess that I have one of those strange minds – but it occurred to me as a child that Robin Hood “stole from the rich” because the poor didn’t have anything worth stealing.

This is a great post, as it puts some meat into the various sayings that you see on motivational posters like:

“It’s hard to soar with eagles when you work with turkeys”

I have also been working hard on my own vocabulary, eliminating the words “hope” and “try” and “can’t”. There are much better words that you can use to more clearly define your situation.