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Re: 10 Books About Money That You MUST Read

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:39:52 -0000

Yeah I've heard there was a lot of crap seminars etc that the author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad tries to sell. I don't worry with that stuff... the book itself is pretty good.

4 Hour Workweek is one of my all time favorites. You're going to enjoy it!

Re: 100th post surprise!

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:47:56 -0000

Awesome! If I can make any recommendations, you should lose the glasses, or cover the screen. The reflection is distracting. Vocals are good, lighting can be improved!

Overall, completely cool! I need to start vlogging!

Re: What points should I remember when setting up a new office?

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:37:48 -0000

Awesome tips! I'm using these in my work office, to keep things simple.

Re: 10 Books About Money That You MUST Read

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:37:58 -0000

Cool. I gotta check those out!

Re: Confessions of a College Graduate e1

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:34:20 -0000

Brianne, I'm glad this post was useful to you. I was on the fence for a
while about whether or not this much "personal" sharing would be useful to
the ZCL readers, but I'm glad it was well received.

Also thanks for the musical recommendations! I'll definitely check them
out!

Re: Top 10 Ways Science Affects Our Daily Lives

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:44:51 -0000

True. But it's proof that there is always something fun to be learned, no matter how boring the class may be. You just have to find the fun!

Re: Confessions of a College Graduate e1

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:09:15 -0000

Brianne, I'm glad this post was useful to you. I was on the fence for a while about whether or not this much "personal" sharing would be useful to the ZCL readers, but I'm glad it was well received.

Also thanks for the musical recommendations! I'll definitely check them out!

Re: MP3 Skype Recorder Saves Your Skype Conversations For Later

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:25:20 -0000

I'll give this a go, I've never recorded a skype conversation before, but it could definitely be useful!

Re: WillINeedIt Giveaway – Win A Mozy Home Unlimited Subscription!

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:21:32 -0000

I would backup my blog and design portfolio!

Re: Confessions of a College Graduate e1

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:10:36 -0000

Mike, thank you. Thank you very much. This was probably the most passionate and thought-filled comment that ZCL has ever received. And your experiences and advice were well heard.

I am in the process of joining a few clubs which I think will do me well (Toastmasters and Rotary). I am reading a couple of medical reference books (I love medicine and health related reading), and I'm building structure. I actually wrote this a while ago, I was just a bit nervous about posting it. I don't usually write things so personal, but I figured it might do the other college grads who are finding themselves in a surprising situation some good.

I realize how easy it is to fall into the trap of working a full time job and coming home and vegging out. That's not the lifestyle I want to live. So I must develop habits to ensure that that never happens to me.

When I was younger I had a notebook with all of my short term and long term goals. I need to create a new one. I need to be working towards a greater purpose than a paycheck each day. I think once I do that I'll have a better idea of who I want to become (aside from character traits, morals, ethics, etc.).

Thanks again Mike. I don't know if you are a regular here (I've never seen you comment before), but I hope you stop by again soon. You've really made my day!

Re: A Few New Things at The 2.0 Life

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:16:48 -0000

Damn! This is clean! I'm jealous!

Re: Learn About The People You Want To Be Like

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:46:22 -0000

While I understand your take, I totally disagree. If we focused on doing
things "our own way" all the time, how would we ever improve? And how much
worse would "our own way" be than the best existing ways to do things. If
you want to learn how to drive a racecar, do you get in your car and punch
the gas, or do you learn by reading, observing, and maybe even learning from
someone who already does a fantastic job of driving a racecar.
When it comes to learning or trying to be great, learn from the best,
achieve their level of success, then strive to improve. Don't waste time
thinking you know better before you start... Realize that you know very
little and take steps to improve.

Re: 6 Tricks to a Highly Productive Me

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:48:21 -0000

Great stuff. This became my main reason for carrying my Moleskine (even though I have a blackberry). That notebook in my back pocket is dedicated to keeping my tasks in order.

Re: Top 6 Free Computer Tricks

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:10:00 -0000

Cool. I haven't tried this yet. I'll have to take a look!

Re: Got 20 Minutes? Have A No-Sweat Workout - Health News Story - WISC Madison

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:12:52 -0000

Great tips! I just started working a desk job and I find myself less active than I was as a student. I will definitely use the tips here to keep myself active!

Re: Top 6 Free Computer Tricks

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:56:06 -0000

Great! Thanks!

Re: Top 6 Free Computer Tricks

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:20:45 -0000

Interesting. I need to check out symlinks.

Re: Treat Your Extracurriculars Like Your Major

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:44:00 -0000

Yep, great tips here Kevin. Your hobbies say a lot about you, and if you choose intelligently, they even help sell you!

Re: The Power of Music

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:00:16 -0000

I've found that music makes or breaks my workouts. I can push so much more weight when I'm listening to the right song, and if I forget my mp3 player my workouts are practically useless.

Re: Students: Join the Web’s Focus Group – the Network of Cool

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:08:51 -0000

I'm cool. Finally a network where I can find others as cool as me. It's sometimes lonely being this cool...

Re: Note Taking in Lectures

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:55:56 -0000

Wow, nice!

Re: Note Taking in Lectures

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:50:45 -0000

Yeah I hear that taking notes is sometimes important... =)

Re: College Tech, pt 1-communications platforms

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:50:25 -0000

Excellent suggestions. I'm sure a couple will appear in the next few posts. Dropbox is my favorite!

Re: Note Taking in Lectures

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:49:50 -0000

I always find it hilarious that people will say things that could definitely be taken offensively, then follow with "no offense."

Also, Lizzie isn't an American student.

Re: Note Taking in Lectures

Ibrahim | ZenCollegeLife — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:34:43 -0000

That was my strategy for most of my undergraduate career. It keeps you from hectically hanging on every word, and just makes the entire experience much simpler. Thanks Lizzie!