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Scottie "Lion" Barnes

I think "Lion" or "The Lion" would be a great nickname for Scottie Barnes.

  • He attacks at close range but can surprise you from distance
  • He is fast and can glide across the court at high speeds
  • He has the size and skills to be a King Of The Jungle
  • He works together with a coalition and likes to Roarrrr
  • He protects the other players and people that are in his team
  • The nickname isn't too well-known or used by someone else

Polyprax

A person who has and does many practices, habits, activities, or interests, possibly instead of focusing on having only one job or working for a living.

polyprax

noun

  1. A person who has and does many practices, habits, activities, or interests, possibly instead of focusing on having only one job or working for a living.
  2. A person who may have many purposes or roles, and is inspired by and follows their own goals and dreams to do things for themself, others, and the world.
  3. A person who may have many purposes, goals, missions, or aims throughout their lifetime.
  4. A person who may have many roles, crafts, positions, or professions throughout their lifetime.
  5. A person who may choose to try and live a simple life focused on action and practices instead of money and materials, or doing and being instead of paying and buying. They may focus on thinking about and doing things for themselves and other people instead of paying for things or buying things for people and themselves.
  6. A person who may not always have a job or work for a living within a capitalistic society or any other societal system which creates tremendous inequality, rewards people who are exploitatively wealthy, or encourages implicit or explicit slavery of people based on their job, role, or position within the society.

Similar New Words

  • Polyprax - A person who has many practices, habits, activities, or interests.
  • Polyskop - A person who has many purposes, goals, aims, or objectives.
  • Polyepan - A person who has many roles, crafts, positions, or professions.
  • Polyergo - A person who has many jobs, duties, work, or chores.
  • Polytech - A person who makes many things, crafts, objects, or artworks.
  • Polykano - A person who does many things, actions, deeds, or tasks.

Similar Existing Words

  • Polymath - A person who knows or understands many learnings, studies, or subjects.
  • Polyglot -  A person who can speak or write many languages.

September 4th, 2024

MacBook Air Smaller Sizes Guess

I wonder if Apple might release a redesigned MacBook Air in two new 12" and 14" sizes that are even thinner, lighter, and smaller, and which may not have a tandem OLED screen like the iPad Pro.

What

  • M4? - Redesigned - 12" and 14" - $1199/$1399?
  • M2? - Discounted - 13" and 15" - $799/$999?
  • M3? - Discontinued

Why

  • Make next MacBook Air thin, light, and small
  • Offer cheaper old MacBook Air for education
  • Keep MacBook Air somewhat lower priced
  • Leave tandem OLED for MacBook Pro first

Challengers Etcetera

I've been watching and impressed with so many great new movies lately, that I sincerely enjoyed and heartily recommend. Challengers, Hit Man, Problemista, Suncoast, The Fall Guy, The League, LaRoy Texas (Violence), and Late Night With The Devil (Horror) are all excellent movies!

X Is Pronounced Ex

  • Tumblr is pronounced tumbler, X is pronounced ex, R is are
  • Apple is pronounced apple, Facebook is facebook, Twitter is twitter
  • Letters aren't spelled as pronounced, so there is ambiguity saying X
  • X is fine, but I think that's one big weakness of the brand "name"

Split macOS In Two

I wonder if Apple should split macOS into two separate operating systems, instead of simply making macOS touch capable. Make one OS for touch operated MacBook laptops with touchscreens, and one for mouse operated Mac desktops with monitors.

What

  • Split macOS in two, maybe renamed MacOS and MacBookOS
  • Like current iOS and iPadOS, MacOS and MacBookOS have similar apps
  • Make MacBookOS a touch first UI for laptop MacBooks, and later iPads too
  • Keep MacOS a mouse first UI for desktop Macs, and also iMacs and servers
  • Force allow all iPadOS and iOS apps to work only on MacBookOS, but not MacOS
  • Make any iPads that are 11" or larger and all MacBooks both use MacBookOS

Why

  • iPads become more powerful by having the full power of MacBookOS
  • MacBooks become more useful with touch iPad and iOS apps on MacBookOS
  • iPads and MacBooks come with powerful MacBookOS, giving people option
  • People have option of the all-in-one MacBook laptop or modular iPad tablet
  • The most popular segment of "portable computers" are merged into one OS
  • Apple Vision replaces the iPad as an entertainment device that can do work too

2024-08-23

  • Maybe eventually rename all iPads that are 11" or larger to MacPad
  • Maybe allow either MacBookOS or iPadOS to be installed on MacPads

6 Reasons I Might Leave Mac

Here are some reasons why I might choose to leave Mac computers, which are also some major improvements that I think may be able to be changed on future Mac devices.

  1. 8 GB and 256 GB base instead of 16 GB and 512 GB
  2. Memory and storage upgrades are way too overpriced
  3. Promised all iPad and iOS apps would work on Mac
  4. Most iPad and iOS apps still not available on Mac
  5. The MacBook screen has an intruding notch cutout
  6. No USB-C port on both sides of all MacBook devices

Quandaries

  • Base M-Series is not optimized for fanless devices
  • High throttling misappropriates actual performance
  • No OLED/Mini-LED displays or 120Hz refresh for Air?
  • No touch MacBooks that support touchscreen apps?

Worry And Anxiety About The Future - Lola Blanc

"Worry is interest paid on trouble before it comes due." - William Ralph Inge

  • I wonder if worry and anxiety about a possible negative future are best turned into a grateful and hopeful mindset for what is good about today, and how positive the future could be if we dream for it.
  • It may be that the things that truly affect us negatively often happen out of the blue, and we are more resilient and able to cope with those events than we realize. A grateful and hopeful mindset may help us enjoy what we have today, and make a future that is happier and better.

Apple A18 And M4 Ideas and Devices

I wonder if Apple could have CPU redesign, newer N3P process, and add cores for their A18 and M4 chips. If so, 2024 iPhone and 2025 M4 Macs could be great upgrade for tock cycle, especially compared to year old A15 in iPhone 14, and M2 Macs.

Ideas

  • A18 and M4 get more cores with 3+6 - A11 started 2+4
  • A18 and M4 use newer N3P process - Skip N3E of others
  • M4 focuses on CPU improvements - CPU redesign
  • M3 focused on GPU improvements - GPU redesign
  • If so, A18 will be worthwhile tock upgrade
  • If so, M4 will be solid tock upgrade too
  • If so, A18 iPhone could be great choice
  • If so, M4 Macs could be good choice too

Cores

  • A18 Reg - 3 PC - 6 EC - 6 GC
  • M4 Reg - 6 PC - 6 EC - 12 GC
  • M4 Pro - 9/12 PC - 6 EC - 24 GC
  • M4 Max - 12/18 PC - 6 EC - 48 GC

Dates

  • A18 Reg - Fall 2024
  • M4 Reg - Spring 2025
  • M4 Pro & Max - Summer 2025
  • M4 Ultra - Summer 2025

Devices

  • Fall 2024 - A18 iPhone 16 Reg - Update - A18 goes in iPhone
  • Fall 2024 - A18 iPhone 16 Pro - Redesign
  • Spring 2025 - M4 15 inch and/or 13 inch MacBook Air - Update
  • Spring 2025 - M4 12 inch MacBook mini - Redesign or M3 12 inch Update
  • Summer 2025 - M4 Pro Mac Pro nee Studio and MacBook Pro - Update
  • Summer 2025 - M4 Ultra Mac Ultra nee Pro - Redesign or M3 Ultra Update

WordPress.com "Hosting 101" Years Idea

Hi Matt. Could any of these ideas be favorable?

Give

  • Free 101 year hosting
  • Free WordPress.com setup and backup at /domain
  • Free 1 year domain or domain name transfer
  • $19 for 1 year domain or domain transfer - Gets card
  • $99/year additional domain years up to 101 total
  • Note - 1st year could be one of $19, $49, $99, $29

Money

  • Ads and sponsors - 95% Cut - Large Profit
  • Single site one-click subscriptions - 50% Cut - Medium Profit
  • Domain name additional years - 100% Cut - Small Profit
  • Single site one-click follow button - Feature - Network Effect

Names

  • "Hosting 101" - wordpress.com/hosting-101
  • "WordPress.com 101" - wordpress.com/101
  • "Website 101" - wordpress.com/website-101
  • "Domain 101" - wordpress.com/domain-101
  • "Automattic WordPress 101" - wordpress.com/101
  • Future Dream - "Wordpress 101" - wordpress.com/101

Sales of the 100-year plan so far - 0.

Predictions For 2023-24 NBA Standings

Here are my predictions for the 2023-2024 NBA standings, ranked by western and eastern conferences.

Western Conference

  • 1 - Phoenix Suns
  • 2 - Denver Nuggets
  • 3 - Golden State Warriors
  • 4 - New Orleans Pelicans
  • 5 - Oklahoma City Thunder
  • 6 - Sacramento Kings
  • ----
  • 7 - Los Angeles Clippers
  • 8 - Dallas Mavericks
  • 9 - Minnesota Timberwolves
  • 10 - Houston Rockets
  • ----
  • 11 - Los Angeles Lakers
  • 12 - Portland Trail Blazers
  • 13 - Memphis Grizzlies
  • 14 - San Antonio Spurs
  • 15 - Utah Jazz

Eastern Conference

  • 1 - Boston Celtics
  • 2 - Milwaukee Bucks
  • 3 - Philadelphia 76ers
  • 4 - Toronto Raptors
  • 5 - Cleveland Cavaliers
  • 6 - Miami Heat
  • ----
  • 7 - Indiana Pacers
  • 8 - Atlanta Hawks
  • 9 - Brooklyn Nets
  • 10 - New York Knicks
  • ----
  • 11 - Chicago Bulls
  • 12 - Detroit Pistons
  • 13 - Orlando Magic
  • 14 - Charlotte Hornets
  • 15 - Washington Wizards

The Socialization Of Intelligence - xkcdHatGuy

Hey xkcdHatGuy. Great video on the socialization of intelligence, I really enjoyed it and I always like hearing your thoughts and ideas on everything. Here are a few of my thoughts on just a couple of the major concepts you touched upon.

On Psychology

TLDR - I agree that improving the psychology, intelligence, practical knowledge, and life improvement skills of everyone throughout their life may be crucial.

  • I agree that it is always worth getting ideas and opinions from everyone, and listening to everyone, as great ideas for ways of living and different perspectives could ultimately come from anyone or anywhere.
  • I agree that improving the overall intelligence, memory, learning ability, and psychological functioning of everyone will always be very beneficial and worth pursuing instead of only focusing on or relying on tools and technological advancement.
  • I agree that we can and should continue to improve the tools and ways in which we come up with, debate, organize, implement, simplify, and teach new ideas, policies, habits, practices, and ways of living which could make life and society easier, better, fairer, and happier for everyone.

On Specialization

TLDR - I wonder if having the option of specialization and using the different strengths of different people has advanced and improved civilization.

  • A goal of everyone focusing on psychology or teaching everyone to truly think for themselves, on the level of being a lifelong scholar and intellectual who can come up with new ideas and practices for living, seems admirable and worth trying on some level or to a degree.
  • I wonder, though, if we may underestimate how few people will ever have the time, energy, ability, and most importantly the desire, to read, learn, and ideate consistently and in depth. Many people are busy working, living, playing, socializing, and following their own interests, and may have trouble simply learning the required policies and recommended practices that they need to follow or that may make their life better or happier.
  • I wonder if different people have different strengths, aptitudes, and proclivities, and that many people will always prefer to do something different, or might even find it difficult to be learning and thinking all of the time.
  • I wonder if everyone can have a different purpose, role, objective, or inclination if they so desire and that every area of expertise, skill, willingness, or aptitude can contribute towards the betterment of life and society as a whole.

On Scholars

TLDR - I wonder if certain people may have a great strength as a scholar or teacher, and that it may be beneficial for different people to follow their own interests and desires.

  • I wonder if it is the role of the scholar, philosopher, educator, teacher, thinker, intellectual, activist, and even politician idealistically, to specialize in forming, learning, debating, creating, and teaching ideas, policies, habits, practices, and ways of living that can improve our life and society. Like all roles, it is certainly an important one, as we know how a single idea, change, practice, or way of living can make life and society better, fairer, easier, and happier for all of us.
  • I wonder if the role of both a thinker and a teacher are extremely important, but so may be the role of a person who doesn't want to think much at all, and as a general example would actually prefer to use their hands to help build homes, infrastructure, tools, or technology for everyone and feel in their element and like they are contributing.
  • Therefore, I'm not sure that psychology needs to be the primary driver, be more important, or win over technology any more than physical healthcare needs to win over mental education, or enjoyable entertainment needs to win over exciting athletics, or factual scientists need to win over psychological therapists, or caring for children needs to win over building construction.

On Services

TLDR - I agree that psychology and philosophy are very important, and I wonder if scholars and educators are one important piece of a large and diverse puzzle.

  • I agree that psychology and scholars may be underrated as you said, especially in our current society as it stands, and that we could certainly have more and better scholars and thinkers who have an aptitude and desire for independently or collectively thinking, learning, teaching, and implementing potentially helpful and new ideas, practices, and ways of living.
  • In particular, I wonder if simplifying our ideas, best practices, long books, and mountains of information could be what leads to huge advancements and improvements in our future lives, precisely because everyone does not have the energy or time to be a scholar, the ability to learn things quickly, or the desire to spend time reading and learning constantly.
  • However, I'm not sure that only psychology and philosophy, by themself and exclusively, will always lead to better improvements and happiness in our life than technology, science, healthcare, education, construction, engineering, electricians, maintenance and repairs, food and beverage production, transportation, law, journalism, history, literature, entertainment, arts, leisure, and any other social and economical activities or services which people have created or create in the future.

Thanks again for sharing another great talk with many different ideas to think about. More than anything, it's really a joy to listen to all of your different thoughts. I think you are doing an excellent job of following your passions and trying to help make your life, the lives of others, and the world a better and happier place.

The socialization of intelligence - xkcdHatGuy YouTube

September 9th, 2023

How To Get Things Done

When it comes to completing tasks, finishing projects, reaching goals, achieving dreams, or doing anything else in this world, I think you need to know what steps to take.

I believe we need to focus on exactly what to do, and less on how or why to do something. These are what I have found to be the 8 most important actual steps you need to take when trying to complete any project, accomplish any goal, reach any dream, or make any change in your life. We're talking the nuts and bolts of exactly what to do to get things done. Whether it is a dream as huge as climbing a mountain, a goal as big as writing a book, a weekend project like painting the deck, or a task as small as getting milk at the grocery store.

List

  1. Choose A Goal
  2. Write It Down
  3. Visualize It
  4. Talk About It
  5. Create A Habit
  6. Create A Log
  7. Imagine Plans
  8. Enjoy Your Habit

Introduction

Make separate lists of tasks and goals you want to get done.

Dream big dreams. Believe all things are possible. - Unknown

I have tried many different methods, advice, tips, and tricks to reach your dreams and achieve your goals. I have used trial and error from many amazing writers to find out what really works. The result is that I have found these steps to be the most essential actions to take when trying to reach a goal, complete a task, or make any change in your life and in the lives of others. These are the 8 key steps which have allowed me to set and achieve goals and dreams. I believe and hope they will work for you as well.

1. Choose A Goal

Decide on one specific goal or task that is important to you.

If you chase two rabbits, you will lose them both. - Native American Saying

In order to reach a goal you need to decide on exactly what you really want. To do this, you can come up with some ideas of goals or tasks you would like to achieve by making a list. But after you brainstorm a number of goals, it is very important that you choose just one goal you really want to achieve the most. If you do not prioritize and focus on what is truly important to achieve in your life, you will be distracted by less important trivialities that life throws at you.

2. Write It Down

Write your goal or task down in a single sentence on paper.

'Begin with the end in mind' is based on the principle that all things are created twice. There's a mental or first creation, and a physical or second creation to all things. - Stephen R. Covey - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

When setting a goal, you should first decide on exactly what you want to achieve. After you have decided on your goal, write it down on paper. Make your goal very specific. Sure, keep a list of goals that you want to achieve on your computer. But for your most important goal write it down. Write it down on a piece of paper that you keep in your pocket.

3. Visualize It

Read and visualize your written goal today and every day.

Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe it can achieve...Man may become the master of himself, and of his environment, because he has the power to influence his own subconscious mind - Napoleon Hill - Think and Grow Rich

In order to visualize a goal you should first write a specific goal down in a single sentence on a piece of paper. Then simply grab that paper and read that sentence. Now, every day read that goal over and over again at least twice a day. Once when you get up in the morning, and once before you go to bed at night. If you haven't actually tried it before, you really need to follow this advice and do it every day. Do it right now. Read and visualize your goal at least twice a day, every day, at the same time.

4. Talk About It

Talk about your goal with someone every day or once a week.

The 'Master Mind' may be defined as: 'Coordination of knowledge and effort, in a spirit of harmony, between two or more people, for the attainment of a definite purpose. - Napoleon Hill - Think and Grow Rich

You need to create what is called a mastermind group, and tell at least one other person about your goal. Not only can you get help from other people, but maybe more importantly you can get ideas from them. So make sure to listen intently to what others say while you are talking about your goal with them. This is all about thinking about your goal constantly and getting ideas from anywhere you can. While talking about your goal is best, you may also want to write about your goal in a journal, which is basically just recorded talking on paper. Writing about your goal is a very powerful tool, and can be used in place of talking if you can't find someone to talk to.

5. Create A Habit

Take action towards your goal today and every day.

A habit is any action you do every day at the same time and place. You will ultimately achieve your goals not just by thinking about them, but by taking daily action. - Munro Stewart

You need to find the time, any way you can, to make a daily habit to work towards your goal. I don't care what else is going on in your life. This can be as little as 10 minutes a day, but you need to do it every day. If you can work your way up to setting aside 1-2 hours every day to work towards your goal, all the better. One tip though. It is best to start extremely small with this habit, like 5 minutes a day. You will grow and develop the habit later through repetition.

6. Create A Log

Log your daily habit by placing positive check marks on a calendar.

It is important to keep track of what you have accomplished, and feel good about it. A check mark on a calendar is the simplest way to remember and log your habits and achievements. - Munro Stewart

The most important step in this list is creating a daily habit where you take action towards your goal. Now you need to log your daily habit by putting a single check mark on a paper calendar on the day you complete this habit. The calendar should probably be hanging on the wall by your bed, on the wall by your computer, or even in a pocket calendar or hand drawn paper calendar in your pocket if possible. Similarly to your written goal, your calendar needs to be somewhere that you look at it every day at multiple times during the day.

7. Imagine Plans

Think about plans, ideas, and tasks to reach your goal and write them down.

Here is a basic truth: To do anything, we must first believe it can be done. Believing something can be done sets the mind in motion to find a way to do it. - David J. Schwartz - Magic of Thinking Big

Here's the next step. When plans or ideas for how to reach your goal come to you during any of the other steps here, write them down. And you may also want to commit to another 5 or 10 minute brainstorming session each day to think about and prioritize ideas or steps to take to reach your goal. You need to take time to ponder and think about your goal in solitude. You need to come up with ideas of what you should do next to help you achieve your goal. If you want to take this a step further, you may also want to write down your most important task or tasks for today. The tasks or mini goal that you will work on today as part of your daily action habit.

8. Enjoy Your Habit

Make sure you enjoy the daily habit and the journey.

Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it. - Greg Anderson

I believe from all the reading and research I have done that people are not born geniuses. And they are certainly not born with a list of accomplishments already done. So enjoy the daily activities that you complete as you work towards your goal. Get excited. Have fun. Take pride in what you are doing. Make sure you choose a habit that you can actually feel good about while you are doing it, and after you have done it. You can also reward yourself once in a while in other ways when you complete a tough habit or want to pat yourself on the back. But there is nothing like the intrinsic motivation you get when you feel good while doing something.

Conclusion

Decide on one specific goal or task that is important to you.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. - Lao Tzu

Turning your thoughts into action works if you want to change anything about yourself or the world, big or small. If you really want something with all of your heart it’s what you think and believe that matter. You then take action every day to turn what you see in your mind’s thoughts into something in real life. The steps above allow you to do just that and achieve whatever you desire. Just start with step one, take it one step at a time, and enjoy the journey. You are in control of your life, your goals, your dreams, and your destiny. And you can do this.

September 2nd, 2023
How To Get Things Done - Extended

Thinkist

A person who uses their thinking and thoughts to transform their life and the world around them for the better.

thinkist

noun

  1. A person who uses their thinking and thoughts to transform their life and the world around them for the better. Their thoughts propel them to ultimately take action towards making their vision come true.
  2. A person who thinks that you can turn thoughts and ideas into reality.
  3. A person who understands that action, work, habits, and routines are also needed to make changes, complete tasks and projects, and achieve goals and dreams.
  4. A person who thinks that action and results begin with ideas, thinking, and believing.
  5. A person who values ideas, thoughts, belief, positive thinking, writing things down, and subconsciously influencing their mind as an important part of the process to complete tasks and projects, achieve goals and dreams, improve their attitude and character, get things done, and make changes in their life, the lives of others, and the world.
  6. A person who values and encourages optimism, positive thinking, praising one another, and positive reinforcement. They may also devalue or discourage pessimism, negative thinking, putting people down, and negative punishment.
  7. A person who may or may not appreciate the ideas of using positive thinking, affirmations, autosuggestion, imagination, writing down and reading goals, talking about their goals with others, journaling, gratitude, prayer, and focused meditation to help one improve their character, their attitude, their life, and the character, attitude, and lives of others.
  8. A person who may or may not appreciate the sayings "Thoughts are things, and powerful things at that." and "Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe it can achieve."

Updated Date - August 23rd, 2023
Original Date - May 15th, 2014