Bought Calphalon 10" pan at Goodwill for $3.00, sent it back to company asking for a replacement. Got $45.00 Calphalon 10" pan and a glass lid in mail a few week later. True story
The keys in deliberate practice are monitoring your performance, evaluating your success, and figuring out how to do it better.
So, in skateboarding (as in anything), if you're just messing around, doing turns and jumps that you already know how to do—and especially, if you're paying more attention to what other folks are doing than to what you're doing—then it's not deliberate practice.
Now, even that is likely to have some aspects of deliberate practice, because even when you're distracted you're probably paying some attention to what you're doing. But good practice—practice where you focus on what you're trying to do, pay attention to how well you did, and then try to figure out how you can do it better—is going to produce much more improvement over time.
I would not want to give up my food processor, HD mixer or microwave (I use it for everything, but defrosting). I have a broken dishwasher and would love one that works. The other items are worthy to be mentioned.
I disagree on the waffle maker. True, if you almost never make waffles, it is an item you can easily do without. The pancake excuse is where I have the problem. Pancakes are nothing like waffles. They do not use the same batter unless you are doing it very, very wrong. Just because Bisquick says you can make waffles, pancakes, biscuits, pizza dough, and shortcake out of the same mix doesn't mean you should or that any of it would be worth eating. Waffle and pancake batter are no more interchangeable than any of the other things Bisquick claims it can make.
Waffle makers are a bit like cappuccino machines. If you want the end product, there is no substitute for the right equipment. Unfortunately, TONS of substandard devices are sold that are simply incapable of producing proper results. Most consumer cappuccino machines sold cannot physically produce the pressure necessary to make a proper cappuccino and most consumer waffle irons sold do not have anywhere close to the heat output necessary to make a proper waffle. If those are the only ones within your budget, DON'T BUY THEM. You are wasting your money and will always be disappointed with your results when using them. In the long term, they will sit unused, taking up space.
Dishwasher - I am currently redoing my kitchen (refurbishing, not replacing those 1950's cabinets). If it weren't for the gaping hole that would be left I would not replace this item. The original homeowner had this device installed. I'll never use it but not many other options but to replace.
Microwave - I didn't have one for years but I broke down and bought a cheapo unit mainly to heat water and leftovers. I'd now prefer to have one.
Waffle maker - I have to go against the grain on this. I used to have one and used it nearly every weekend. I just bought another one for under $20 and plan to start up that tradition again. Besides, going out for breakfast is a real hassle. And expensive....
Great tip!:
You can purchase Amazon online gift card with cards such as the visa debit etc cards. This is great as you can take the remaining amount on many cards and just buy e gift cards on Amazon with it, then purchase items with this credit. Works great!
You can also donate to your local domestic violence shelter. Verizon accepts them as part of the Hopeline program. Those at risk of domestic violence will then have access to emergency services if they need it.
Just an FYI - the Rockstar I'm currently drinking (Zero Carb) has 120mg of caffeine per 8oz serving. There's another Rockstar type with this amount of caffeine as well. Thought you should know. =)
I drink two cups of coffee in the morning (one brewed at home and one from the office coffee pot) and the rest of the day I drink tea, in part becuase my office is always so darn cold. Just having a warm mug to hold onto makes my day.
I can't drink coffee or soda after 12 pm, or I'm not able to get to sleep that night, but I love green tea as an afternoon pick-me-up if I'm feeling a little tired.
The other thing I like, especially in the winter, is hot water with lemon. I have lemon juice at the office, but at home I like to squeeze fresh lemons (when I can get them). It's not as good for the teeth (due to lemon's acidity), but it's great for the body and tastes delicious.
"If you will go to those lengths just to get an interview, how far will you go to do a good job for the company?"
Doing personalized product placement is a great way to show the company how dedicated and determined you are. That way you do not have to convince them that you are determined and dedicated in the interview, they have seen it firsthand.
Take your time, hitchhike to take it to another level. Indulge in the local way of life, for example, take a 40 baht public bus in Thailand for a 5 hour trip, or eat from street vendors. Make new friends, have someone to talk to when waiting for someone to hitch a ride from, to share accommodation with, or to show you around if they are from the area!
I think the biggest mistake people make when they shop is try to justify buying something they did not need and will never use by talking about how much they saved on it.
I could care less what my friends make because it has no effect on our friendship at all. But if my closest friends ask me how much I make or if it comes up in conversation, I would not be opposed to telling tem. We are close enough to where it would not affect our relationship at all.
Favorite luxury - full sized food processor. It took me a long time to decide to get one; once we bought it about 5 years ago, we use it at least several times a week. And an electric kettle (we both prefer tea to coffee).
Do without - full sized stand mixer, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher, high-end stove/oven.
I could not do without a microwave. I use mine all the time. And never for defrosting food. I cook in bulk on the weekends and use the microwave to rewarm easy, home cooked meals during the week. In addition, I cook most of my vegetables in the microwave.
I agree on the good cookware, quality knive (chef's and paring), iron skillet, an decent array of herbs, spices and condiments for flavoring food and a well stocked pantry. And a blender.
I use parchment paper rather than silpats. Although they are on my wish list, they are not multipurpose as parchment paper is. On the other hand, they are reusable. Parchment is not.
I agree with the good cookware and knife (and cutting board). Other luxuries I have are:
* a cheese grater (hey, I learned to cook at camp where we "grated" cheese with a knife)
* an electric griddle (yes, I do make pancakes only once a month, but I make a double batch and eat them all week and it's SO MUCH FASTER and easier to clean up than two or three pans, not to mention increasing the likelihood that the pancake will land somewhere good when I flip it rather than up the side of the pan)
* rubber spatula (my mom just cleaned out bowls with a spoon)
Five things lots of people have that I don't are:
* food processor (hard to clean; I just use a blender or grater)
* bread machine (hard to clean)
* crock pot (I don't want to wait that long!)
* stand mixer (I use a fork, a wire wisk, or manual egg beaters and occassionally, for merengue and whipped cream, electric beaters)
* electric can opener (instead of manual)
I also don't have a dishwasher, but I really want one--the boyfriend is an extremely messy cook and eats a LOT of food and uses only gigantic dishes. That will require remodeling the kitchen, because there's no place to put one now.
To stretch my travel dollars I:
- take advantages of travel opportunities through school (field courses, research projects, conferences) for subsidized travel
- use couchsurfing or stay with friends
- have an ISIC card (international student identity card) - great for free admission
- eat breakfast where I'm staying, before I head out
- stay away from prepackaged trips
- go to places off the beaten paths, where the cost of living is less expensive. Europe is gorgeous, but 1 week in Paris costs about the same as 1 month in Quito, Ecuador
I always try to my friends about money because most of my friends don't know how to spend their money on the right things. I try to teach them to invest a little bit of money into something that will have the ability to make them money back.
Sorry I think that the overall concept is brilliant but I'm still in the dark about something.. I was just wondering, with a sport like skateboarding, what would be the difference between deliberate practice and normal practice?
It is so true that the more you buy, the more you want to buy. It is easy to get on a never ending cycle of desires. As soon as you get one thing you immediately start working towards the next. Before you know it, you are spending your whole life unsatisfied!
Bought Calphalon 10" pan at Goodwill for $3.00, sent it back to company asking for a replacement. Got $45.00 Calphalon 10" pan and a glass lid in mail a few week later. True story
Drive when possible. Bring snacks and a meal or two with us. Use discount hotel websites.
The keys in deliberate practice are monitoring your performance, evaluating your success, and figuring out how to do it better.
So, in skateboarding (as in anything), if you're just messing around, doing turns and jumps that you already know how to do—and especially, if you're paying more attention to what other folks are doing than to what you're doing—then it's not deliberate practice.
Now, even that is likely to have some aspects of deliberate practice, because even when you're distracted you're probably paying some attention to what you're doing. But good practice—practice where you focus on what you're trying to do, pay attention to how well you did, and then try to figure out how you can do it better—is going to produce much more improvement over time.
I would not want to give up my food processor, HD mixer or microwave (I use it for everything, but defrosting). I have a broken dishwasher and would love one that works. The other items are worthy to be mentioned.
I disagree on the waffle maker. True, if you almost never make waffles, it is an item you can easily do without. The pancake excuse is where I have the problem. Pancakes are nothing like waffles. They do not use the same batter unless you are doing it very, very wrong. Just because Bisquick says you can make waffles, pancakes, biscuits, pizza dough, and shortcake out of the same mix doesn't mean you should or that any of it would be worth eating. Waffle and pancake batter are no more interchangeable than any of the other things Bisquick claims it can make.
Waffle makers are a bit like cappuccino machines. If you want the end product, there is no substitute for the right equipment. Unfortunately, TONS of substandard devices are sold that are simply incapable of producing proper results. Most consumer cappuccino machines sold cannot physically produce the pressure necessary to make a proper cappuccino and most consumer waffle irons sold do not have anywhere close to the heat output necessary to make a proper waffle. If those are the only ones within your budget, DON'T BUY THEM. You are wasting your money and will always be disappointed with your results when using them. In the long term, they will sit unused, taking up space.
I don't think it's a big deal. Talk about it, don't talk about it... just don't be that first guy.
Can agree on most of the items listed.
Dishwasher - I am currently redoing my kitchen (refurbishing, not replacing those 1950's cabinets). If it weren't for the gaping hole that would be left I would not replace this item. The original homeowner had this device installed. I'll never use it but not many other options but to replace.
Microwave - I didn't have one for years but I broke down and bought a cheapo unit mainly to heat water and leftovers. I'd now prefer to have one.
Waffle maker - I have to go against the grain on this. I used to have one and used it nearly every weekend. I just bought another one for under $20 and plan to start up that tradition again. Besides, going out for breakfast is a real hassle. And expensive....
Great tip!:
You can purchase Amazon online gift card with cards such as the visa debit etc cards. This is great as you can take the remaining amount on many cards and just buy e gift cards on Amazon with it, then purchase items with this credit. Works great!
You can also donate to your local domestic violence shelter. Verizon accepts them as part of the Hopeline program. Those at risk of domestic violence will then have access to emergency services if they need it.
Just an FYI - the Rockstar I'm currently drinking (Zero Carb) has 120mg of caffeine per 8oz serving. There's another Rockstar type with this amount of caffeine as well. Thought you should know. =)
I drink two cups of coffee in the morning (one brewed at home and one from the office coffee pot) and the rest of the day I drink tea, in part becuase my office is always so darn cold. Just having a warm mug to hold onto makes my day.
I can't drink coffee or soda after 12 pm, or I'm not able to get to sleep that night, but I love green tea as an afternoon pick-me-up if I'm feeling a little tired.
The other thing I like, especially in the winter, is hot water with lemon. I have lemon juice at the office, but at home I like to squeeze fresh lemons (when I can get them). It's not as good for the teeth (due to lemon's acidity), but it's great for the body and tastes delicious.
"If you will go to those lengths just to get an interview, how far will you go to do a good job for the company?"
Doing personalized product placement is a great way to show the company how dedicated and determined you are. That way you do not have to convince them that you are determined and dedicated in the interview, they have seen it firsthand.
Take your time, hitchhike to take it to another level. Indulge in the local way of life, for example, take a 40 baht public bus in Thailand for a 5 hour trip, or eat from street vendors. Make new friends, have someone to talk to when waiting for someone to hitch a ride from, to share accommodation with, or to show you around if they are from the area!
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I think the biggest mistake people make when they shop is try to justify buying something they did not need and will never use by talking about how much they saved on it.
I could care less what my friends make because it has no effect on our friendship at all. But if my closest friends ask me how much I make or if it comes up in conversation, I would not be opposed to telling tem. We are close enough to where it would not affect our relationship at all.
Favorite luxury - full sized food processor. It took me a long time to decide to get one; once we bought it about 5 years ago, we use it at least several times a week. And an electric kettle (we both prefer tea to coffee).
Do without - full sized stand mixer, microwave, coffee maker, dishwasher, high-end stove/oven.
I could not do without a microwave. I use mine all the time. And never for defrosting food. I cook in bulk on the weekends and use the microwave to rewarm easy, home cooked meals during the week. In addition, I cook most of my vegetables in the microwave.
I agree on the good cookware, quality knive (chef's and paring), iron skillet, an decent array of herbs, spices and condiments for flavoring food and a well stocked pantry. And a blender.
I use parchment paper rather than silpats. Although they are on my wish list, they are not multipurpose as parchment paper is. On the other hand, they are reusable. Parchment is not.
I agree with the good cookware and knife (and cutting board). Other luxuries I have are:
* a cheese grater (hey, I learned to cook at camp where we "grated" cheese with a knife)
* an electric griddle (yes, I do make pancakes only once a month, but I make a double batch and eat them all week and it's SO MUCH FASTER and easier to clean up than two or three pans, not to mention increasing the likelihood that the pancake will land somewhere good when I flip it rather than up the side of the pan)
* rubber spatula (my mom just cleaned out bowls with a spoon)
Five things lots of people have that I don't are:
* food processor (hard to clean; I just use a blender or grater)
* bread machine (hard to clean)
* crock pot (I don't want to wait that long!)
* stand mixer (I use a fork, a wire wisk, or manual egg beaters and occassionally, for merengue and whipped cream, electric beaters)
* electric can opener (instead of manual)
I also don't have a dishwasher, but I really want one--the boyfriend is an extremely messy cook and eats a LOT of food and uses only gigantic dishes. That will require remodeling the kitchen, because there's no place to put one now.
Right now i have 5$ i cant take out and want to spend buying something online. Thanks for sharing this list
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To stretch my travel dollars I:
- take advantages of travel opportunities through school (field courses, research projects, conferences) for subsidized travel
- use couchsurfing or stay with friends
- have an ISIC card (international student identity card) - great for free admission
- eat breakfast where I'm staying, before I head out
- stay away from prepackaged trips
- go to places off the beaten paths, where the cost of living is less expensive. Europe is gorgeous, but 1 week in Paris costs about the same as 1 month in Quito, Ecuador
I always try to my friends about money because most of my friends don't know how to spend their money on the right things. I try to teach them to invest a little bit of money into something that will have the ability to make them money back.
Sorry I think that the overall concept is brilliant but I'm still in the dark about something.. I was just wondering, with a sport like skateboarding, what would be the difference between deliberate practice and normal practice?
It is so true that the more you buy, the more you want to buy. It is easy to get on a never ending cycle of desires. As soon as you get one thing you immediately start working towards the next. Before you know it, you are spending your whole life unsatisfied!
This summer, we're going to camp out to save money.