Matthew Lang

via FGGT

This isn't just today's required reading, but required reading for the whole of next year!

... are you a dreamer or a finisher?

I was dreamer until this year. I actually finished a product in terms of it shipping it for the world to use, but no product is ever finished. The journey continues.

Since I got made redundant last week, I've had an opportunity to look at the path of my career and determine the right direction I want it to take for the future.While there is things I want to do and technology I want to work with, I also have existing skills that can land me a decent permanent job.So on one hand, an insecure future working with new technology and on the other hand, a secure future working with existing technology.What choice to make?

... Zombie Style.

Who thought that zombies could be so educational?

... Productive.

It's been a busy week of interviews for myself. Made easier from the fact I have simple plan like this.

... with Nicholas Bate.

Well I'm naming it this anyway.

Thanks E.

An old post from the svn blog at 37signals but a reminder that not everyone's number one concern is the big project at work.

That’s why I like working with the family man or woman. They come in as a cold bath of reality. When people have other obligations outside of work that they actually care more about than your probably-not-so-world-changing idea, the crutches are not available as an easy way out, and you’ll have to walk by the power of your good ideas and execution or you’ll fall fast and early. That’s a good thing!

— Hire Family People by 37 Signals