solitary mann
notes when i look through my references when i take photographs it’s just to take a note of the moment that i see, kno
seth godin
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goodreads
Saw a few reminders of things that I enjoyed reading. http://calnewport.com/blog/2012/05/17/some-more-thoughts-on-grad-school/
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I borrowed this one from a friend who’s interested in architecture. I didn’t completely appreciate it as I was fli
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notes from 4 hour body
Ginger & Sauerkraut for muscle experimentalists keep theoreticians honest- Michio Kaku Separation of expertise means both