I don’t know how I became obsessed with paper and notes. I remember having an excellent Electrical Engineering teacher who talked about a lab notebook as a resource for all your learning that you could refer to in the future. At the time, I wouldn’t say I liked several rules about notebooks: all pages had to be numbered, and you had to use a pen because you didn’t want anything to get erased or removed. ...
I’ve been trying something new recently. I get up in the morning, do my morning routine, and try to get to the Newport Public Library to write in my journal and get started on my thoughts for the day. It could be more productive than having my office at work, but it helps me think more than just at home. While hanging out at the library, I often sit by the technology section. I can turn around, pick up a book, leaf through some technology I don’t know well, and learn something. It’s a fun concept. ...