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First day in the new office (take two)
Well, it turns out that bird-flu zombies didn’t take the Capital, so today was our first day in the new office!
It was a long and busy day, so I didn’t have time for a lengthly post, but I did have my Nokia N73 on me, so how about a few pictures instead:
Last week’s construction:
Inside. It’s still a bit empty, and we’re not exactly sure how we’re going to layout the desks, but it’s off to a great start!
The building from the outside (and no, we’re not the first floor tenant ;-):
Our view onto Congress Ave:
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A few books I'm reading now:
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Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High
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Watchmen
-- graphic novel (and an upcoming movie)
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What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful
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The Unwritten Laws of Business
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The Simplicity Survival Handbook: 32 Ways To Do Less And Accomplish More
A few books I'd recommend:
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Naked Economics: Undressing the Dismal Science
by Charles Wheelan -- A fantastic overview of the field of Economics. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book.
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A Short History of Nearly Everything
by Bill Bryson -- a true tale of scientific thinking throughout history. You'll be amazed by how much we still don't know.
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Freakonomics [Revised and Expanded]: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner -- a fun read offering a somewhat different way of looking at society. Answers questions like "Why do drug dealers still live with their moms?", and what qualities in a parent matter for the success of a child later in life?
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
by David Allen. I'm a bit of a GTD freak since reading this, but productivity == $$ (whether you can simply get more work done in a given time, or work less by focusing on the right tasks.)