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Look Inward, Angel

We spend so much time searching for happiness outside of ourselves. We seek fulfillment by traveling to exotic locations. We strive to obtain nice houses, nice cars, nice belongings; in my case, the newest and most functional gadgets and computers. But, are those efforts successful at making us happy? Probably not. It is the interior joy in the journey that is likely to be the most valuable. I came upon this quote this morning, and thought about the idea that we should probably think about how our actions affect our interior selves more, if we want to be happy:

"We spend our lives working towards an end goal, or trying to follow a grand plan. It's rare to find someone who's working towards changing the way they respond and feel. Yet, isn't this the real impetus behind all achievements? Aren't we all chasing a missing sense of satisfaction, or manufacturing the contentment we crave? Life asks you to question your motives and to examine the reasons that have rallied you to a cause. The journey's worth just as much, if not more than your destination."

Oscar Cainer

Law Firm Employees Are The Weakest Data Security Link

The Data Report Episode 13: We Are the Weakest Link | Bilzin Sumberg - JDSupra. Jay Ward has a great data security podcast for lawyers, and I like the fact that he publishes it in ten minute bites of audio. Long podcasts are generally not listened to much, because most of us have busy lives, and spending an hour listening to colleagues talking about law are generally not on our top ten list of ways to spend the day. This little bite is about phishing and spoofing, which are hacking methods that take advantage of the biggest risk in your law firm; employee lack of knowledge and awareness. This used to be called social engineering, which is another way of saying that many employees are, to be kind, security unaware. So, get with the weak links in your system, and teach them about this stuff. They need to know it, for your protections. Be careful out there.

Please Let Them Be Out Shopping For New Jeans

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Human Behavior Patterns - Which Human Are You Striving To Be?

This graphic tries to explain the Stoic dichotomy between the things we can control and the things we cannot. The Tyrant attempts to control everything. The self destructive depressive attempts to control nothing. Everyone else falls somewhere in between. I find this dichotomy pretty easy to understand and very practical for getting along in life. It is not so easy to put into practice, however. Where do you want to be?

#ParrotSunday - Cockatiels Singing Their Favorite Tunes

Can you recognize any of these tunes? My favorite is the Mickey Mouse theme. Watched it every day on a black and white TV in my youth.

 

Why I Hate Fitness Apps On Phones And SmartWatches

You know you are having a bad day when your Smartphone disses you.

Why Couldn't You Get PVC Pool Furniture Like Everybody Else?

Some Days You Just Wish God Had Made You Taller

Life As An IT Guy On The Enterprise

My first response to this video is that at least the IT guy on the Enterprise is getting paid. Those of us who know more about our computers than family or friends  (or for other lawyers) have the same frustrations and problems, and we do it for free.