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By: Mark Mzyk

Mark Mzyk — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:23:48 +0000

Hey Gebeya,

That’s a good, succinct way to express the Getting Real philosophy. I like that.

By: Gebeya

Gebeya — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:44:28 +0000

I read getting real from 37 signals. I have huge respect for those guys. I can summerize their idea in few words.

Make it usable and simple.

By: Mark Mzyk

Mark Mzyk — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:05:36 +0000

Hey Marcus,

Glad you like the links. I agree about the 37Signal’s book – much of it seems obvious, but the real trick is in executing the obvious, which is much harder to do.

I’m not going to say the pomodoro technique is for everyone. I recommend that people try it, but if it doesn’t work for you, it doesn’t work. Move on and find something that does. Finding how to make yourself productive is a lot like software development: you have to keep trying different options and designs, refactoring them over time, until you find what works for you.

- Mark

By: Marcus

Marcus — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:16:18 +0000

Also just read 37signal’s book and it’s astonishing how obvious things may seem when someone puts it in print.

Although I tried the pomodoro technique I didn’t find it to useful to the job I’m currently doing. Maybe I’ll give it another try once I’m back at uni.

Overall, a nice collection of links! Some new ones, thanks!

/Marcus