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Monitor Sizes And Ratios

Computer folks spend LOTS of time on monitors, so getting the right ones matters .  Monitor dimensions are incredibly important, so here's the dimension table for the high resolution monitors Diagonal Ratio Size 27" (2560x1440) 1.77 (13.2, 23.4) 30" (2560x1600) 1.6 (15.8, 23.7) 34" (3440x1440) 2.3 (13.5, 31.1) In case I need to do this again, here's the computation in R  

Soft Skills:Principles vs Values

TL;DR: Principles are unchangeable objective truths, values  are your subjective prioritization.  The better you can align your values and actions with principles, the easier your life will be.  Differentiating principles and values sounds pedantic, but it's important to differentiate the concepts. You choose your values, but your values have no impact on principles. Conversely, principles, can have a huge impact on your ability to live life according to your values.   When your values and principles are out of alignment, you're bound for some suffering. Stephen Covey differentiating principles and values: Principles apply at all time in all places. They surface in the form of values, ideas, norms, and teachings that uplift, ennoble, fulfill, empower, and inspire people. The lesson of history is that to the degree people and civilizations have operated in harmony with correct principles, they have prospered. Correct principles are like compasses: they are alway...

Soft Skills: Igor's personal mission infographic

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It's important to uncover "how you want to live your life", and to review it frequently.  Much of how I want to live my life is based on the 7 habits of highly effective people, and I've created a handy infographic to help inspire, remind, and encourage me. ps. If you're curious how often I review this infographic, I'll tell you a story. Turns out I drew this infographic in December 2013 while on vacation, and promptly forgot about it.  A few days ago, I was rummaging through an old sketch book, found the infographic and decided it was perfect.  To avoid forgetting it again, I'm adding it to my blog, and  am setting a weekly reminder to review it :)