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Random rules of thumb
Merlin Mann | Feb 15 2005
A bunch of “rules of thumb,” via Google, natch.
The best rule of thumb I always remember is from a book of the same name that’s probably out of print. I think of it every time I skulk around the house acting like a dissatisfied crank:
Got a good, (non-dirty) rule of thumb to share? Update 2005-02-16T11:11: Sharp-eyed GH noticed the wonderful Rules of Thumb books are available used on Amazon. Awesome. Check out the comments for interesting background from the books' editor. 27 Comments
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When in doubt, chuck it... by George Demmy (not verified)
You owe reality nothing.
--Richard... by Terry Bain (not verified)
If you're thinking "One more... by xeger (not verified)
Alternatively, when you're in a... by Michaela Drapes (not verified)
Rule of thumb? The distance... by fixedgear (not verified)
in Texas Hold 'Em, if... by Jordan (not verified)
Merlin, was the book you... by GH (not verified)
Hey, small world. I was... by Vanderleun (not verified)
About MerlinBio Merlin Mann is an independent writer, speaker, and broadcaster. He’s best known for being the guy who created the website you’re reading right now. He lives in San Francisco, does lots of public speaking, and helps make cool things like You Look Nice Today, Back to Work, and Kung Fu Grippe. Also? He’s writing this book, he lives with this face, he suffers from this hair, he answers these questions, and he’s had this life. So far. Merlin’s favorite thing he’s written in the past few years is an essay entitled, “Cranking.” |
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