Re: Here's the problem with that Joe...

Bob --

Let me know your thoughts on the Allen book after you been through some of it.

I'm still sifting throught the initial inbox/download cycle. Sure a lot of stuff built up over the years - and I'm not that old. Just a lot of varied interests.

"The automated secrets of modern communication" - now that could be a title. And I automate as much as anyone. Templates the whole bit. But I still write those notes from time to time. And I'd like to automate and write more.

At my former job I was known for being the computer short cut guy. In reality I'm just a creatively lazy guy. If I do the same thing more than say twice on the computer I'll write a little program to do it for me the next time. Little things add up.

So one day a fellow pops his head in my office and asks if I know someones phone number. I say sure and open up the little printed copy of the office directory I kept next to my phone. He is dumbfounded as he thought I had some high tech way to access the info. Turns out he had the same printed copy on his desk but thought I could find it faster as he walked past. Ha!

The printed copy was always faster for me. All references off line are. They have a "locational" memory in that I can remember where things are and turn right to them. On a computer I have no equivalent.

You mention Levenger - my wallet felt lighter at the mere mention of the name.

I did write it up for the newsletter which goes out in at 9:00 am PST Thursday. I'll forward you a copy.

And Gordon and others interested in Product Development - if you are still seeing this. Be sure to check our Featured FAQ this issue. I didn't pick it but after considering it a moment think it will trigger many helpful thoughts. That's all I'll say.

I wonder how many are still reading this long meandering thread way down here?

-- Dan Butler