Going through old blog entries, and wanted to resurrect this:
From TechRepublic:
Law #1 - Everyone makes mistakes.
Law #2 - Not all mistakes are bad mistakes.
Law #3 - Mistakes not seen by others are not mistakes.
Law #4 - Ignorance does not excuse your mistakes.
Law #5 - Mistakes occur at the very worst time.
Law #6 - Mistakes beget mistakes.
Law #7 - Mistakes made with computers propagate faster and cause more damage.
Law #8 - Mistakes of inaction are mistakes nonetheless.
Law #9 - Failure to own up to your mistakes is a mistake.
Law #10 - Failing to learn from your mistakes is a mistake.
The original article.
The only one I personally feel can be disputed is law #3. If I create a bug in code, that no one has found but me, and I SHOULD have found because I may not have followed my normal procedures...to me is a mistake.
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Sunday, December 16, 2012
A life that matters
So...I was going through some old files, and I found an article I printed out over two years ago. It is actually a summarization of the book Success Built to Last. I didn't read yet.
I like this list. A lot.
There are 37 lessons. Stick with it ;)
There are 37 lessons. Stick with it ;)
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Insanity: Revisited
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."
This quote is attributed to Albert Einstein. I'm sure it has been said in another form sometime before him.
In my attempt to confirm the source of the quote, I read some opinions regarding the meaning. This apparently made ME feel the need to spout my thoughts. Follow me, will you?
While on the issue of literal interpretation, no this is not the actual definition of insanity. Of course it isn't.
But, what it does mean, is that if all of the variables in an environment remain at a constant state (not changing), performing the same action or actions in that environment will yield the same results every time.
From Einstein's perspective, it may be just a scientific-based thought he felt could be attributed to life.
In life, what this all means is WAKE UP! If you are tired of something not changing, maybe YOU need to make the change.
Now a quote from the comedian Brian Regan:
"They always say that Albert Einstein was a genius. Then how come when anyone ever calls you that, it's an insult? 'You don't know where you parked the car? Good job, Einstein.' I don't think we're honoring that man properly by using his name in vain in parking lots."
This quote is attributed to Albert Einstein. I'm sure it has been said in another form sometime before him.
In my attempt to confirm the source of the quote, I read some opinions regarding the meaning. This apparently made ME feel the need to spout my thoughts. Follow me, will you?
While on the issue of literal interpretation, no this is not the actual definition of insanity. Of course it isn't.
But, what it does mean, is that if all of the variables in an environment remain at a constant state (not changing), performing the same action or actions in that environment will yield the same results every time.
From Einstein's perspective, it may be just a scientific-based thought he felt could be attributed to life.
In life, what this all means is WAKE UP! If you are tired of something not changing, maybe YOU need to make the change.
Now a quote from the comedian Brian Regan:
"They always say that Albert Einstein was a genius. Then how come when anyone ever calls you that, it's an insult? 'You don't know where you parked the car? Good job, Einstein.' I don't think we're honoring that man properly by using his name in vain in parking lots."
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