Season 1 – Knowledge ATMs

“5” Steve Carell, 57; Steve Martin, 74; Steve Wozniak, 69: “The opening gambit is usually fun, filled with hope and promises. Things become less interesting after that. So in the case that the beginning isn’t great, don’t stick around for the sagging middle. On to the next.” Leo

Hi and welcome to Sunday’s Final Episode 176 in the first season of “My 1-Year Natural Experiment” on this 23rd day of February in winter of 2020.

Context

After all I’ve got all the Holiday Tau earmarked for Steves to look forward to, right? If you skip ahead, you’ll see we have way too many today. Except for the official one Emma the Baroness and I can claim.

Oh well, let’s pull a “Groundhog’s Day” the movie starring Bill Murray, and focus once more on the following tasks of my project plan.

- - Sunday: Plan Patreon Special Offer for Spring priced at $3 Cambria Tier
  - Monday: Prepare for interview with Steve B. questions (legacy) as a test case for the Tau of Steves — what’s in a name? DONE
  - Tuesday: Fix website access and embed Patreon badge
  - Wednesday: Launch close friends trial email campaign; click, visit, share and follow for free
  - Thursday: Set up Facebook page and plan a Friends of Steves “Tau” group
  - Friday: Publish “Nouns, Zips and Horoscope Heists” on Patreon

Evidence

To inspire and enlighten us, we’ll swipe from today’s birthday and almost all of the Steves in our small corner of the cosmos.

Random ones that make me want change my sign.

Well there you go. Funding. Who doesn’t love funding? Yay, springtime. What can go wrong?

Today’s Holiday Birthday:

“Funding comes for a project, and soon after you’ll enter a brief period of wonderful solo interior discovery. Your focus on unraveling a problem will end in an exciting breakthrough and fresh interest. Then you will love — go all-in. And then it’s springtime, your whole heart wide as fields, alive in flowers and buzzing bees.”

Look our Patron Saint is back. Has he been looking down on our political scene?

“5” Steve McQueen (1930 – 1980): “You’re trying to get at the truth, some kind of understanding, an insight into the motives of others. You can learn from those who argue with you. It’s much harder to learn from those who dodge your questions.” Aries

I expect lyrics like these from two musicians, but your Holiday Tau is just a little too sweet for my taste today.

“2” Steve Winwood, 71; Stevie Wonder, 69: “The best things in life — shifting clouds, opening flowers, children’s faces — are as familiar and comfortable as what’s always been, yet wondrous because they haven’t really and never will be this way again.” Taurus

Less sweet and more filling is how I’d sum up why I love your Holiday Tau today Smithy.

“5” Steve Smith, 30: “You’re willing to work, and so you will get there. The trick now is keeping to the course. Faith helps and so will the reminders about why you embarked on this journey in the first place.” Gemini

So Howey, your Holiday Tau feels like two things don’t go together. Where’s Elmo when I need him?

“3” Steve Howey, 42: “You’re going to do things in the order that feels right to you, and that is the best order possible. Things don’t have to make sense to be correct. Don’t waste time explaining, arguing or doubting yourself.” Cancer

Okay, now you tell me after I wrote today’s opening gambit. Maybe I’ll need to hang on to your Holiday Tau for the next time.

Geez, how many Steves did I collect making up for no legitimate TauBit of Wisdom for me? I don’t know about yours G&G, A self-assessment near the end of this month seems dangerously close to procrastination and not in a good way.

“3” Steve Greene, 34; Steve Guttenberg, 61: “To put in the time without putting in the heart is waste; the reverse is equally wasteful. You’ll do a self-assessment in the name of efficiency. Action that fortifies you — that’s the goal.” Virgo

Hi Harvey. I like your Holiday Tau, but can I swipe it for inclusion in my Volume Two manuscript about talent cultures (organization tribes) to find your best fit?

“5” Steve Harvey, 62: “Every tribe has an indigenous language and culture. You’re learning the rules of a new group. You’ll watch and learn, taking small risks, asserting yourself to when you know you have something to add.” Capricorn

Finally, counting down to the last two of too many Steves in one day.

So this is your Trust the Force, Luke Tau Bit of Wisdom, eh? Sure, the cost is one thing, but I’ve always taken the long way to understand how something works.

“5” Steve Nash, 45: “Though in reality help and options are there for you, you still feel there’s something you must do on your own. Trust that instinct. Perhaps you are sensing that the cost of ‘free’ help may be expensive.” Aquarius

Now I get it. The why of so many Steves on one day. Distractions. I’ve got many. Figuring out how to make them work for me and differentiations between them makes your Holiday Tau worth a high ranking.

“5” Steve Jobs, (1955 – 2011): “Time will reveal the difference between a beneficial and a detrimental distraction. What’s good for one era of life brings little benefit to another era. You’ll intuitively find the right thing to chase at the right time.” Pisces

End of the Week “Knews” for FOSs

Trends —

- U.S. intelligence officials tell lawmakers that Russia is boosting Trump’s reelection bid – Los Angeles Times

Short-Form — Headlines and Highlights from Fresh from the Labs

- Sunset: Which House Style Is Perfect for You? Here’s What the Zodiac Says

Long-Form —

- “Is ‘The Ones We’ve Been Waiting For,’ with its scenes of youthful triumph and predictions of a savvier political class, too optimistic? I’d say not, because the coming tribe really does bring hope of breaking the gerontocracy — time is on their side, of course. Is it a book only for young people, as opposed to “oldsters” (to quote Alter)? I would say the book needed to be written by someone her age, but it holds lessons for everyone. Along with the compelling personal narratives, there is historical context and acknowledgment — much of it from the subjects themselves — that every innovator stands on the shoulders of those who came before.

Progress and Procrastination —

- Procrastination — Lost a full day replacing my 2000 Toyota 4-Runner with a leased Honda CR-V

Speaking Volumes —

- My interviewed Friend of Steve offered more feedback at the right time for both volumes, Two and Three manuscripts.

Banking and ATMs —

- Today 1,277 Flipboard users follow one or more of my 35 digital magazines.

Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Inspired by: Holiday Mathis – Creators Syndicate

CENTER FOR KNOWLEDGE CREATION AND INNOVATION

July 18, 2022

S1 E175 — Where’s the Finish Line? Is This Ever Going to End?

Today’s one of those low ebb kind of days after trading in my friend of 20 years for a new model. Except the sexy new thing didn’t perform as expected.

“The Tau of Steves: What You Don’t Know Could Fill a Book”

“5” Steve Greene, 34; Steve Guttenberg, 61: “Before you sign up for a class or throw money at a situation, maybe what’s needed is another way of thinking about what’s goin on here.” Virgo

Hi and welcome to Saturday’s Episode 175 in the first season of “My 1-Year Natural Experiment” on this 22nd day of February in winter of 2020.

Context

I couldn’t get CarPlay functioning. Nobody at the dealership could either after troubleshooting my iPhone 8 power cord with their power cords and newer model iPhone.

Look it said so in the features on this vehicle when I conducted my comparison searches. I asked Siri for a solution. She was no help. I typed in the problem statement a variety of ways into the Google browser.

Lot’s of similar problems, but not with an iPhone 8.

Story of my life.

I returned to making sense out of publishing articles to Patreon, desperately trying to reference posts like about Dave McCoy, the entrepreneur who build Mammoth Mountain. Well, the mountain was already there, but you get the picture.

Didn’t complete any goals for the week, except for meeting with Steve B, but I didn’t follow up with him. I gave up and returned to the LA Times.

So I turned to Michael Hiltzik who wrote about a 1979 demonstration for Steve Jobs at PARC by Larry Tesler, who died at age 74,

“But his most important contribution to computing history may have been his role in giving Jobs a front-row view into PARC’s technology. I told the story in my 1999 book about PARC, “Dealers of Lightning,” “

Evidence

Yesterday turned out to shine as far as our legitimate Holiday Tau — Steve Zahn, Henry Winkler, Emma the Baroness and me. How about today? I wonder why I’m so reluctant to follow today’s TauBit?

“5” Steve Zahn, 51: “Every stage and room of life is different. What plays well on one doesn’t look so great on another. Get help setting things up. Another eye on things won’t be a bad idea.” Scorpio

Random ones that make me want change my sign.

Most of this is true for me except for the last sentence, but the least amount of truthiness is this is my birthday. You already know it’s not.

Today’s Holiday Birthday:

“You’ll discover secrets inside yourself and others. Knowing how things work makes you more powerful in the world. You’ll love what it feels like to go where you only dreamed of going before. A relationship grows more dear to you. And this team will create interesting things together.”

Rooms, what’s with rooms today? A cage? Sorry Jobs, I don’t get it. But, you certainly did at Xerox Parc (Palo Alto Research Center) when Larry Tesler hosted their GUI interface.

“4” Steve Jobs, (1955 – 2011): “As beautiful or gilded as a room may be, if you can’t get out when you want to, it’s still a cage. It’s a day to test and protect your freedom.” Pisces

Don’t I wish your Holiday Tau rang true during this low ebb day.

“2” Steve Winwood, 71; Stevie Wonder, 69: “To know you’re getting something good even when the indicators are mixed — this is the art and talent you’ll have today.” Taurus

Okay, my mother behaved in a way consistent she said with our heritage — neither one of us wants to throw money at something if we can get it cheaper or figure out a better way. Thanks for your TauBit of Wisdom guys.

Making room, a room can be a cage, every room and stage of life is different. Is that the theme for today’s Holiday Tau?

“3” Steve Aoki, 41: “There are things you have but no longer need, things you need but don’t have. Get rid of the excess to make room for the new.” Sagittarius

End of the Week “Knews” for FOSs

Trends —

Short-Form — Headlines and Highlights from Fresh from the Labs

Long-Form —

- My notes from the introduction in “21 Lessons for the 21st Century” by Yuval Noah Harari: Sapiens, surveyed the human past, examining how an insignificant ape became the ruler of planet Earth. Homo Deus, my second book, explored the long-term future of life, contemplating how humans might eventually become gods, and what might be the ultimate destiny of intelligence and consciousness. What is happening right now? What are today’s greatest challenges and choices? What should we pay attention to? What should we teach our kids? Thinking about the big picture is a relatively rare luxury. A single mother struggling to raise two children …
- Michael Hiltzik wrote about 1979 demonstration for Steve Jobs at PARC by Larry Tesler, who died at age 74,

- “Is ‘The Ones We’ve Been Waiting For,’ with its scenes of youthful triumph and predictions of a savvier political class, too optimistic? I’d say not, because the coming tribe really does bring hope of breaking the gerontocracy — time is on their side, of course. Is it a book only for young people, as opposed to “oldsters” (to quote Alter)? I would say the book needed to be written by someone her age, but it holds lessons for everyone. Along with the compelling personal narratives, there is historical context and acknowledgment — much of it from the subjects themselves — that every innovator stands on the shoulders of those who came before.

Progress and Procrastination —

- Procrastinate — I should have been crafting a Special Offer campaign as a way to move $1 Tier (Balboa Island) to $3 Tier (Cambria), but I didn’t get to it yet.
- Progress — Published how go sign up instructions for receiving your $1 Balboa Island benefits, “Trouble Claiming Your Digest? Take These Steps.”
- Progress — Published “Ask Me Anything” for new followers that included, What does being an introvert have to do with anything? We come in six temperament flavors. We’re easy with solitude. In fact, many of us prefer mountain cabins, if given the choice, which inspired me to write about quality-of-life communities in the Sierra and Rocky Mountain Ranges. I happen to be one that I call SPIP short for Systematic-Professional, Idea Packager.
- Progress — Interviewed a Friend of Steve and gathered his feedback on my passion projects, especially The Tau of Steves.
- Procrastination — Lost a full day replacing my 2000 Toyota 4-Runner with a leased Honda CR-V

Speaking Volumes —

- On hold until Patreon’s up and running. My interviewed Friend of Steve offered more feedback at the right time for both volumes, Two and Three manuscripts.

Banking and ATMs —

- Figuring out a campaign for moving $1 Tier Balboa Island supporters to $3 Tier Cambria patrons sets the stage from a specific start date to a deadline in spring.
- Friend of Steves interview checked off a task for the week and provided a partial proof of concept.
- Today 1,277 Flipboard users follow one or more of my 35 digital magazines.

Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Inspired by: Holiday Mathis – Creators Syndicate

CENTER FOR KNOWLEDGE CREATION AND INNOVATION

July 7, 2022

S1 E173 — AI, EVs, MRIs, Me and Steves

Yesterday before changing the appointments for two, not just one MRI and then spending time at the Honda dealer and eventually at the RSM Toyota dealer, I had met Steve at Bagel and Brew.

“The Tau of Steves: What You Don’t Know Could Fill a Book”

“5” Steve Smith, 30: “You’ve a solid feel for one part of the deal, and then there are other parts in which you’re not so surefooted. With study and repetition, you will master every aspect of the interaction.” Gemini

Hi and welcome to Thursday’s Episode 173 in the first season of “My 1-Year Natural Experiment” on this 20th day of February in winter of 2020.

Context

I followed my game plan of establishing common ground — asking how long he’d lived in Mission Viejo and then sharing personal stories about me and Emma the Baroness.

How we lived in the Newport Beach neighborhoods known as Corona del Mar and Balboa Island before lucking out by “winning” three real estate lotteries from one in Irvine to two in Mission Viejo for Finisterra and Pinecrest.

He didn’t recall the name of one of original HR execs from his company (before his transfer from Texas) who contributed to the Orange County Development Round Table (OCDRT), but said he leaned on corporate HR partners both in Houston and in California while progressing through sales.

Now he said his son is in a corporate role of VMWare, which he had never heard of, and was experiencing the shifting sands of corporate life in sales management like he had.

I told him about my trials and tribulations with WordPress (he hadn’t heard of it) and my 6 websites (he had someone else do his) and self-publishing about where to live when we had considered our moves.

And about work — the results from the OCDRT collaboration project.

And, to leaving a legacy after talking about his last week’s visit to wrap up his mother’s estate, passing in her 90s.

“Yeah, we expected it, but you don’t really, right?”

It’s still a shock.

Another HR guy from his work passed away too last week or so.

We got serious for a while describing my unexpected profound reactions to Italian history and art.

And, he nodded in agreement with how you can’t miss the highlights if you’re vacationing in Italy — the Renaissance, Coliseum and Vatican in Florence, Venice and Rome.

I asked if he was Steven or Stephen. Steven.

Steven.

“What is it Dale Carnegy says, ‘A name is the most powerful … something,’” he volunteered in reaction to my segue to Thanksgiving with expectant Millennials and the absence of Steve on their list of names in consideration.

I drew blanks from him when I asked the do-you-know-many-Steves line of questioning.

He didn’t really know where it came from or why his mother chose it.

He remembered who the Steves were in the “Tao of Steve” film, but never saw the movie.

His reaction conveyed how he might enjoy reading my books and signaled if I needed to follow up with him for input and stories for either “Volume Two Manuscript” or “Volume Three Manuscript” he’d enjoy it.

Returning to my office, I received phone call messages and texts about RAV 4 Hybrids from eager sales rookies.

So, I ended the afternoon getting my 4Runner ready for trade in.

- Simple Greened the white residue from cracked radiator on the rest of the engine. Waxed hood and roof above windshield.
- Washed floor mats.
- Used portable feature of vacuum cleaner for floors, seats and rear area.
- Used ArmorAll for all black trim.
- Used Mothers as alternative to ArmorAll for four tires.

Evidence

So Zahn, is your TauBit of Wisdom for the day referring to my dearly departed and paid off, faithful “friend” of nearly 20 years and 178,000 miles or my problem of being overtaken by events?

If it’s the 4 Runner, is it the way to better miles per gallon a functioning stereo system and an upgrade to Apple CarPlay?

“5” Steve Zahn, 51: “You see the problem that is standing in your way but what you might not see is that this problem is the way.” Scorpio

Random ones that make me want change my sign.

Don’t feel too bad Mr. Patron Saint, Steve remembered you, but not the independent movie about you — not the ones you were actually starring in — how cool all your moves were in the romantic sense.

Since I’m no longer a leader in the world of work, I’m not ranking your TauBit as high as Zahn’s for today.

“3” Steve McQueen (1930 – 1980): “None will question your ability to lead. The thing is that you’re not yet sure about where, why and how you want them to go.” Aries

Smithy, my son, thank you for your Holiday Tau in tandem with Zahn’s. I finally get the difference between EVs and hybrid vehicles and leasing options vs. buying options. Fingers crossed.

Well, it certainly won’t be love, now will it! And why is this your Holiday Tau instead of Winwood and Wonder’s?

“4” Steve Greene, 34; Steve Guttenberg, 61: “You think you know what enough love is, but you’re already loved so much more than that. What will you get busy on, knowing that love is already covered?” Virgo

End of the Week “Knews” for FOSs

Trends —

- L.A.’s ‘creative economy’ shrank. Blame fashion and toy makers – Los Angeles Times
- Five ways the coronavirus is affecting Hollywood and entertainment – Los Angeles Times

Short-Form — Headlines and Highlights from Fresh from the Labs

- Sunset: Which House Style Is Perfect for You? Here’s What the Zodiac Says
- CNBC: Americans are fleeing the most expensive US cities—here’s where they’re going

Long-Form —

- My notes from the introduction in “21 Lessons for the 21st Century” by Yuval Noah Harari: Sapiens, surveyed the human past, examining how an insignificant ape became the ruler of planet Earth. Homo Deus, my second book, explored the long-term future of life, contemplating how humans might eventually become gods, and what might be the ultimate destiny of intelligence and consciousness. What is happening right now? What are today’s greatest challenges and choices? What should we pay attention to? What should we teach our kids? Thinking about the big picture is a relatively rare luxury. A single mother struggling to raise two children …

Progress and Procrastination —

- Procrastinate — I should have been crafting a Special Offer campaign as a way to move $1 Tier (Balboa Island) to $3 Tier (Cambria), but I didn’t get to it yet.
- Progress — Published how go sign up instructions for receiving your $1 Balboa Island benefits, “Trouble Claiming Your Digest? Take These Steps.”
- Progress — Published “Ask Me Anything” for new followers that included, What does being an introvert have to do with anything? We come in six temperament flavors. We’re easy with solitude. In fact, many of us prefer mountain cabins, if given the choice, which inspired me to write about quality-of-life communities in the Sierra and Rocky Mountain Ranges. I happen to be one that I call SPIP short for Systematic-Professional, Idea Packager.
- Progress — Interviewed a Friend of Steve and gathered his feedback on my passion projects, especially The Tau of Steves.

Speaking Volumes —

- On hold until Patreon’s up and running. My interviewed Friend of Steve offered more feedback at the right time for both volumes, Two and Three manuscripts.

Banking and ATMs —

- Figuring out a campaign for moving $1 Tier Balboa Island supporters to $3 Tier Cambria patrons sets the stage from a specific start date to a deadline in spring.
- Friend of Steves interview checked off a task for the week and provided a partial proof of concept

Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Inspired by: Holiday Mathis – Creators Syndicate

CENTER FOR KNOWLEDGE CREATION AND INNOVATION

July 6, 2022

S1 E172 — Got it, Nash. Rules, Heart, Mouth, Action.

I feel like an exhausted marathon runner who sprinted his last mile just to finish ahead of a man or woman 10 years his senior. I coin this as “Working on the Business.”

“The Tau of Steves: What You Don’t Know Could Fill a Book”

“5” Steve McQueen (1930 – 1980): “Estimation is an art. To overestimate your ability to do a thing in a certain time frame will bring pain. Give yourself three times the amount you assume you need, and you’ll assume you need, and you’ll be comfortable.” Aries

Hi and welcome to Sunday’s Episode 172 in the first season of “My 1-Year Natural Experiment” on this 16th day of February in winter of 2020.

Context

So, yay! The big news last week was the finalizing of my Patreon Page.

Nobody is following it or pledging support yet. Hopefully that will change over time if I can keep my motivation and focus on the following tasks on my project plan.

- - Sunday: Plan Patreon Special Offer for Spring priced at $3 Cambria Tier
  - Monday: Prepare for interview with Steve B. questions (legacy) as a test case for the Tau of Steves — what’s in a name?
  - Tuesday: Fix website access and embed Patreon badge
  - Wednesday: Launch close friends trial email campaign; click, visit, share and follow for free
  - Thursday: Set up Facebook page and plan a Friends of Steves “Tau” group
  - Friday: Publish “Nouns, Zips and Horoscope Heists” on Patreon

Evidence

Was it because of so many typos? Or the glitch in the delivery of the printed edition of The Los Angeles Times? That’s not what’s really important. What is, I had Googled Holiday Mathis and found her online at Creators Syndicate Inc.

But, even more important than cutting and pasting and thus removing errors and speeding up my efficiencies was the discovery of “Forecast for the week ahead.” It blew my mind.

Will it tell me how I will successfully execute on my project plan?

Here’s today’s for all the Steves no matter when they plopped out of their mother’s wombs.

Holiday Forecast for the Week Ahead:

“We will grow ourselves through whatever endeavors we take on this week, though they’ll be completely unrelated to our conscious aims and declared goals.”

Well, is that a yes or a no?

Hi Steve unfortunately I get our TauBit of Wisdom for living a good life, but it’s not what I need today.

“3” Steve Zahn, 51: “When people don’t treat you right, it’s usually more about them than it is about you. However, you can’t control the ‘them’ part. Do all you can about the ‘you’ part and life will be good.” Scorpio

Random ones that make me want change my sign.

Researcher’s Note: Nope. My birthday is still eight and a half months away.

I wish my mother plopped me out on this date, so I wouldn’t feel bad swiping your birthday Holiday Tau. I so wanted this to be about my Patreon adventures taken in fear, uncertainty and doubt so far but in the form of the forecast for my next week’s project plan.

Today’s Holiday Birthday:

“You will cross into the territory you have been dreaming about. Your journey will be smooth. Shortcuts will work out. It’s as though you were meant for this experience, and you’ll be welcomed and served accordingly. Later, you’ll teach others and you’ll care for them with all the grace and warmth you were shown.”

Oh, that’s just great. I know you’re the Patron Saint and all, but couldn’t you have mentioned this TauBit say, oh I don’t know maybe 6 months ago!!!!?

And what’s up with you two musicians? Your Holiday Tau is not what I want to hear or need at this stage of my Patreon project.

“3” Steve Winwood, 71; Stevie Wonder, 69: “You’re going to do a thing eventually. If you don’t do it today or in three weeks, don’t despair. Despair takes a lot of energy in the wrong direction.” Taurus

Yeah, but how? Contrasting in a double negative kind of way how does an INTP introvert who does nothing much but explore his inner life celebrate it and use it — profitably?

“4” Steve Carell, 57; Steve Martin, 74; Steve Wozniak, 69: “There are those who recoil from facing themselves on a page or in a mirror. Contrastingly, you’ve no fear when it comes to exploring your inner life. That’s something to celebrate and use.” Leo

See, this is exactly what I’m talking about. INTPs might as well be the endangered species poster children of the Myers Briggs Temperament Profiles, because we populate less than 5% of the total profiles. Which when you extrapolate it as a TAM (total available market) you’ve to kiss a hell of a lot of frogs to get the princess to purchase — warts and all. Maybe I solicit help from Steve B. on Tuesday?

“5” Steve Greene, 34; Steve Guttenberg, 61: “Today’s problem will not be universal. In fact, it’s extremely specific to you. So there are very few who will empathize, sympathize or even help, but that will not stop you from solving it, not at all.” Virgo

Hey Coach Kerr, are you teaming up with the two musical icons to offer your Holiday Tau as a conspiracy to distract me by filling my head with Caribbean Dreaming escapes? Cut. It. Out.

“4” Steve Kerr, 54: “What’s going on isn’t so bad, but you still need a break from it. The important part about this flight of fancy — or this flight of vacation or even this flight of escape — is that it includes a return flight.” Libra

Yeah, I get your Holiday Tau Steve. I do this all the time and never figured out why I feel the way I do, as I am want to avoid eye contact.

“5” Steve Harvey, 62: “You don’t always love running into people you know in places you weren’t expecting to see them, but it’s a good test of how close you’re being to the person you’d like to be seen as.” Capricorn

Got it, Nash. Rules, heart, mouth, action.

“4” Steve Nash, 45: “You’ll make new rules, first in your heart and then with your mouth and finally with action. You’ll follow up on the things you decide today, so make sure they are things you want to happen.” Aquarius

Hmm. What is your Holiday Tau implying? Normally as an INTP I require time to myself, some meditating, some exercises. What else is there?

“5” Steve Jobs, (1955 – 2011): “How are you going to recharge? This is the question, and you’ll answer it in interesting ways as you get energy from things you weren’t expecting would revitalize you.” Pisces

End of the Week “Knews” for FOSs

Trends —

- L.A.’s ‘creative economy’ shrank. Blame fashion and toy makers – Los Angeles Times

Short-Form — Headlines and Highlights from Fresh from the Labs

- Sunset: Which House Style Is Perfect for You? Here’s What the Zodiac Says

Long-Form —

- My notes from the introduction in “21 Lessons for the 21st Century” by Yuval Noah Harari: Sapiens, surveyed the human past, examining how an insignificant ape became the ruler of planet Earth. Homo Deus, my second book, explored the long-term future of life, contemplating how humans might eventually become gods, and what might be the ultimate destiny of intelligence and consciousness. What is happening right now? What are today’s greatest challenges and choices? What should we pay attention to? What should we teach our kids? Thinking about the big picture is a relatively rare luxury. A single mother struggling to raise two children …

Progress and Procrastination —

- Procrastinate — I should have been crafting a Special Offer campaign as a way to move $1 Tier (Balboa Island) to $3 Tier (Cambria), but I didn’t get to it yet.
- Progress — Published how go sign up instructions for receiving your $1 Balboa Island benefits, “Trouble Claiming Your Digest? Take These Steps.”
- Progress — Published “Ask Me Anything” for new followers that included, What does being an introvert have to do with anything? We come in six temperament flavors. We’re easy with solitude. In fact, many of us prefer mountain cabins, if given the choice, which inspired me to write about quality-of-life communities in the Sierra and Rocky Mountain Ranges. I happen to be one that I call SPIP short for Systematic-Professional, Idea Packager.

Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Inspired by: Holiday Mathis – Creators Syndicate

CENTER FOR KNOWLEDGE CREATION AND INNOVATION

July 5, 2022

S1 E171 — When’s the Best Time to Air Dirty Laundry?

Too many questions. Is it about airing my dirty laundry? Is it about me? Yesterday I lost my way sketching out my Systematic-Professional story for the Volume Two Manuscript.

“The Tau of Steves: What You Don’t Know Could Fill a Book”

“5” Steve Zahn, 51: “Often the answer isn’t to talk about things. Brainstorm other ways to make a point. If you find you still want to talk, your success depends on timing and framing.” Scorpio

Hi and welcome to Saturday’s Episode 171 in the first season of “My 1-Year Natural Experiment” on this 15th day of February in winter of 2020.

Context

Is it about lessons in mentoring and building a pool of executives from Right Management Consultants?

- - Is it about shifting expectations any INTP 113 Systematic-Professional Idea Packager would have?
  - Is it about encountering 2008 and 2009 graduates who felt they were sold a bill of goods?
  - Or about how the requirements changed and I chafed at those requirements?
  - Or is it about how my guidance provided insight into how plateaued professionals might advance once they better understood the lay of their land and how to propose value-adding strategies of overcome their type-casting weaknesses?
  - Or, had my platform where I could test out my ideas and refine them in a curriculum that Tom said could replace what they’re teaching in the Executive MBA program glaringly stood apart from the cookie-cutter approach, binder-driven, same-old same-old service?

Patreon.

- - Am I wrong in assuming my potential patrons are serial givers interested in the creative process and how creators do their work?
  - What happens when they join Patreon by pushing that button? Is my broad appeal now about giving back by supporting creatives?
  - By promoting the Patreon brand, and by association my brand? And, by taking the first line about we … endangered long-form writers?
  - My updates should reveal my challenges and time to devote to mastering my craft of writing.

My process of “What would Leo da V do” to

1. 1. Imagine and Conceptualize;
  2. Pre-Write;
  3. Draft;
  4. Edit several times; and finally
  5. Publish. (Recall tips from TrainingSells about instructional design or following an outline, etc.)

I have so many questions, what can I learn from the Tau of Steves?

Evidence

Random ones that make me want change my sign.

Researcher’s Note: Nope. My birthday is still eight and a half months away. Did you guess when?

Today’s Holiday Birthday:

“You’ll learn what most excites and interest you and take action on your self-discovery. It will be as though your feelings are wired to an intensity-controlling dial that you can move for your benefit, adventure or comfort. New friends contribute to your joy, as do people you help, especially through work.”

Haha And on Monday, what, rest? Seriously, you’re probably cautioning me against airing dirty laundry in my Memoir, aka “Volume Three Manuscript”?

“3” Steve Winwood, 71; Stevie Wonder, 69: “Raising the standard will help you make a change. Bump it up a little today, maybe a bit more tomorrow.” Taurus

Howey, I know your TauBit of Wisdom offers hope, I’m not feeling the virtuous spiral up when it comes to breaking in that bucking bronco of a platform named Patreon.

“3” Steve Howey, 42: “Though spirals generally go downward, they also can go upward. You’re moving through an endeavor this way.” Cancer

I don’t say it often enough. Or maybe I always look towards an inventor and company founder plus two comedians to advocate for perspective. So, back away from the chapters recalling the decade between 2009 and 2019?

“4” Steve Carell, 57; Steve Martin, 74; Steve Wozniak, 69: “Take a step back and a look around. You’ll see a few better options that could make a world of difference for you.” Leo

Or, maybe I should combine an NBA coach with an inventor and company founder plus two comedians to recognize I’m stuck in the trees and may need to shift my scope to the hill overlooking the forest and then begin with one tree at a time.

“4” Steve Kerr, 54: “Regarding the thing you’re trying for. You can do this. You’re strong and able. It’s just that the scope may be a little off, at least for these early stages. Start easier.” Libra

I half expected another NBA star to pile on with an NBA coach with an inventor and company founder plus two comedians like they do when they win a championship. Instead, I realize your Holiday Tau, Steve, is what I wait to occur when I’m in so many advisory and coaching sessions, especially between 2009 and 2019. Thanks.

“5” Steve Nash, 45: “Before events occur, you’ll imagine them by running a film across the projector of your mind. This happens automatically, though adjusting your expectations will be a deliberate act.” Aquarius

End of the Week “Knews” for FOSs

Trends —

- L.A.’s ‘creative economy’ shrank. Blame fashion and toy makers – Los Angeles Times

Short-Form — Headlines and Highlights from Fresh from the Labs

- Sunset: Which House Style Is Perfect for You? Here’s What the Zodiac Says

Long-Form —

- My notes from the introduction in “21 Lessons for the 21st Century” by Yuval Noah Harari: Sapiens, surveyed the human past, examining how an insignificant ape became the ruler of planet Earth. Homo Deus, my second book, explored the long-term future of life, contemplating how humans might eventually become gods, and what might be the ultimate destiny of intelligence and consciousness. What is happening right now? What are today’s greatest challenges and choices? What should we pay attention to? What should we teach our kids? Thinking about the big picture is a relatively rare luxury. A single mother struggling to raise two children …

Progress and Procrastination —

- Procrastinate — I should have been crafting a Special Offer campaign as a way to move $1 Tier (Balboa Island) to $3 Tier (Cambria), but I didn’t get to it yet.
- Progress — Published how go sign up instructions for receiving your $1 Balboa Island benefits, “Trouble Claiming Your Digest? Take These Steps.”
- Progress — Published “Ask Me Anything” for new followers that included, What does being an introvert have to do with anything? We come in six temperament flavors. We’re easy with solitude. In fact, many of us prefer mountain cabins, if given the choice, which inspired me to write about quality-of-life communities in the Sierra and Rocky Mountain Ranges. I happen to be one that I call SPIP short for Systematic-Professional, Idea Packager.

Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Inspired by: Holiday Mathis – Creators Syndicate

CENTER FOR KNOWLEDGE CREATION AND INNOVATION

June 28, 2022

S1 E170 — Isn’t This Good-Bye?!

But, what about for our Patron Saint, Mr. McQueen? I’m liking the experiment reference and telling a story in my own style. What could be a better fit for a 1-year experiment as it nears its conclusion?

“The Tau of Steves: What You Don’t Know Could Fill a Book”

“5” Steve McQueen (1930 – 1980): “Your story is yours to tell and yours to style, too. Experiment with the way you see it.” Aries

Hi and welcome to Friday’s Episode 170 in the first season of “My 1-Year Natural Experiment” on this 14th day of February in winter of 2020.

Context

I’ve been focusing of what I’m calling “Volume Two” of the Knowledge Path, and like the first volume I anticipate it will consist of a 5-book series too. Over the years I’ve posted research articles to my knowledge bank describing challenges facing employers at specific stages of growth.

Here is an example of an organization in the Decline stage — McClatchy Co. seeking bankruptcy protection written about by Michael Hiltzik — latest in the newspaper industry controlled by a hedge fund, Chatham Asset Management, tied to American Media’s National Enquirer which figured in Trump’s scandals.

What triggered the topics I worked on today was Alvin Toffler’s quote, “In the ‘Transient Age,’ when people, places, things, organizations and information accelerate as they pass through our lives … transience, novelty and diversity stretch and mutate our limits of adaptability.”

His prescription?

Time and emotion forecasts; intelligent strategies may well prove the only adaptive response to life stress.

So, that prescription triggered working through time frames. Something like:

- Short (6 to 9 months) — Reactive, defensive.
- Medium (1 to 2 years) — Building career equity, waiting, timing, pursuing opportunities.
- Long (3 to 5 years) — Taking calculated risks, weighing major life trade offs, investing in your future.

Oh, I visited a specialist again to determine why I’m experiencing balance issues which kept me from joining in the yearly family ski trip to Mammoth Mountain.

With Emma the Baroness at my side we reiterated my symptoms. Still puzzled he referred me to a more robust MRI in Huntington Beach for clues — a pinched nerve, anything in my head?

Evidence

Any motivational or inspirational TauBits for Emma the Baroness and me given that this is Valentine’s Day? Nope, not legitimately.

Random ones that make me want change my sign.

What about for our Patron Saint, Mr. McQueen? I’m liking the experiment reference and telling a story in my own style. What could be a better fit for a 1-year experiment as it nears its conclusion?

“5” Steve McQueen (1930 – 1980): “Your story is yours to tell and yours to style, too. Experiment with the way you see it.” Aries

Well, sure I see where you musicians are headed with the Holiday Tau hand crafted for you. Fun, that’s a good thing.

“4” Steve Winwood, 71; Stevie Wonder, 69: “The best way to have fun with another person is to loosen the reigns on control a bit. Do the things you think are fun.” Taurus

I love the turn of a phrase in your Holiday Tau Smithy — a bit of chaos inside and internal weather. I feel it fits nicely with how the age of transience stretches our adaptability limits.

“5” Steve Smith, 30: “Each person has a bit of chaos inside. Sometimes the internal weather is more severe. Whether you run from or chase the condition, it’s not hard to see the remarkable beauty in it.” Gemini

Do I make you horny? was Austin Powers’ catch phrase. It is Valentine’s Day and Emma the Baroness and I have been separated for a few days, so your saying I should concentrate on the mood of the evening, then?

“4” Steve Aoki, 41: “Attraction isn’t strictly about the essence of two people. This is why filmmakers employ set and light designers. These vibes don’t conjure themselves.” Sagittarius

For instance …

“4” Steve Nash, 45: “You can be thoughtful in the moment because you took the time to consider the moment before it arrived.” Aquarius

Seems like I saved the best of three Steves for last …

“5” Steve Jobs, (1955 – 2011): “You don’t exactly believe that love is a single soul in two bodies, but you cannot deny the connections with certain people. On this holiday, celebrate loves’s depth.” Pisces

End of the Week “Knews” for FOSs

Trends —

- 9 future ecosystems reimagined through technology
- McClatchy newspaper chain files for bankruptcy protection – Los Angeles Times
- “Fake news grabs our attention, produces false memories and appeals to our emotions” View on theconversation.com
- Researchers find a “consciousness switch” deep in the brain

Short-Form — Headlines and Highlights from Fresh from the Labs

- https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2020-02-06/santa-paula-weekend-trip-glen-tavern-inn
- Introverts — Where to go in San Francisco when you’re out and about.

Long-Form —

- Tau is also used in some contexts to represent the golden ratio, defined as half of 1 + the square root of 5. This number, about 1.618, has shown up all over art and nature, including in defining the shapes of nautilus shells and plants with spiral forms in their leaves or petals. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/the-tao-of-tau/
- Exulting in his impeachment acquittal, President Trump took a scorched-earth victory lap Thursday, unleashing his fury against those who tried to remove him from office while looking ahead to his reelection campaign.Trump, speaking to a room full of supporters at the White House, declared the impeachment proceedings a “disgrace” and complained anew that it was “a very unfair situation,” echoing his broadsides hours earlier that stunned the crowd at an annual prayer breakfast.“It was evil, it was corrupt,” Trump declared at the White House. “This should never ever happen to another president, ever.”

Progress and Procrastination —

- Procrastinate while feeling empty after trying to figure out what this nation has become by watching the Senate acquit Trump without calling any witnesses. What’s up with that?
- Every time I get notified about a new software update I feel panic about what it will do to my inspiration files, where my next manuscript is mapped out, like it did to my hypercard files. The manuscript is now mostly upgraded to .isf formats, which will not be supported with the upgrade.

Speaking Volumes —

- Treating “11 Simple Steps for Finding the Authentic Quality-of-Life You Deserve” as a missing chapter from Volume One, the first 5-book series and a bonus offer, for example.
- There’s the quote today from Kevin Parker on Tame Impala, “The feeling that time has passed and you didn’t even realize it — that’s the driving emotion of this record.” He spoke about being able to see “exactly which chapter I’d finished and which chapter was just beginning.” And, about a recent success that has given him a platform for artistic leeway to do only what he wants.
- The what’s-in-it-for-me in Volume Two is you’ll be able to choose the next organization that offers the right degree of challenge and opportunity in a work culture that brings out the best in you. And, maybe just as importantly when you’re choosing between job offers which one to take and which one to avoid and why.
- From Alvin Toffler’s classic book, “Future Shock” about the pace of change and turnover of people, places, things, (nouns) lead to a hunger for the past nostalgia. “Time and emotion forecasts; intelligent strategies may well prove the only adaptive response to life stress. Life stress is here to stay. In the ‘Transient Age,’ when people, places, things, organizations and information accelerate as they pass through our lives. Transience, novelty and diversity stretch and mutate our limits of adaptability.”
- Refreshing chapters from co-authored book scenarios for Work and Investment Decisions — Chapter 11* How to Thrive in an Age of Accelerating Uncertainty*A previous version originally appeared as “Why Careers are like Real Estate Markets” in the Wisdom and Strategies section of “Adapt! How to Survive and Thrive in the Changing World of Work”, co-authored by Steve Howard in 2009

Banking and ATMs —

- So it helps if you are a founder or a comedian? How does that work on a crowdfunding platform like Patreon?
- Encountering technical struggles with Patreon similar to the frustrating challenges I fought through with building my six WordPress websites.
- Sobering plateauing of digital magazine followers (1215 to 1216) may be serious or a blip? LinkedIn analytics (502 views) feel promising.

Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Inspired by: Holiday Mathis – Creators Syndicate

CENTER FOR KNOWLEDGE CREATION AND INNOVATION

June 27, 2022

S1 E169 — Lockouts and Taxing 1-Year Season Coming to an End

What’s been going on? Having immersed myself in piles of paper receipts, credit card statements and downloadable interest and dividend statements I got to wondering if I need to claim a business in 2019 given the anticipated renewal of $250 for web hosting due this year?

“The Tau of Steves: What You Don’t Know Could Fill a Book”

“5” Steve Winwood, 71; Stevie Wonder, 69: “Your creativity comes from the connections you make between things, what you choose and how you bring them together.” Taurus

Hi and welcome to Thursday’s Episode 169 in the first season of “My 1-Year Natural Experiment” on this 13th day of February in winter of 2020.

Context

Simultaneously I’ve encountered being locked out of the remaining five websites other than Know Laboratories, which is I’m the master administrator of the multi-site network, by WordPress / Zip Pack.

What else piles up?

Is the ride over or was it just a bad day and night? @knowlabs, my master digital magazine which drives “Fresh from the Labs …” as a benefit for Tier 1 “Balboa Island” Patreon supporters picked up just one new follower moving from 1215 to 1216 this morning.

It wasn’t that long ago when only 800 or so people chose to find my magazines in their personalized feeds.

What’s going on?

Sometimes I’m surprised, but the pattern I notice is competing activities combined with slower story feeds pick up towards Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The topics change according to regional and local news. I blend vacation (Chamber of Commerce Visitors) with local, more mundane stories about what’s it like to live there year round (Realtor Neighborhood Comps). Still when I share stories to LinkedIn here’s what they draw:

LinkedIn Analytics

1842 Followers “A New Year’s Wish” 1 mo. 502 views

Evidence

You know, I’ve always liked your TauBits Steve. And, it’s not just because you’re the celebrity icon representing Emma the Baroness and me. I’m pretty sure you deserve a high score for this Holiday Tau if I understood just exactly it means.

“5” Steve Zahn, 51: “You’re a creative person trying to communicate about a need that goes beyond what word, images, music, tastes or anything you’ve experienced could possibly fulfill.” Scorpio

Random ones that make me want change my sign.

Researcher’s Note: Nope, this isn’t my birthday — still eight and a half months away. Is this meaningful work what Zahn is referencing? I like it.

Today’s Holiday Birthday:

“Here comes the meaningful work — work that’s measured in how far it can take you, also in how far you can take it. Where stop will be an important thing to sense, as you’ll be switching vehicles for the next leg of your journey. Your grateful heart and exemplary hosting skill will contribute to many happy occasions.”

Spot on. I’ll add the pattern and pace of people, places, things, organizations and information accelerating as they pass through our lives.

“5” Steve Winwood, 71; Stevie Wonder, 69: “Your creativity comes from the connections you make between things, what you choose and how you bring them together.” Taurus

Thanks Coach Kerr, I believe anticipation leads to resilience and makes it easier to adapt to whatever change is required rather than falling victim to energy depletion stress brought on by having to always catch up when time runs out.

“4” Steve Kerr, 54: “Change will be a mixed bag. Relax. It’s better when you expect the work without dreading it.” Libra

Good God, I certainly hope you’re right, Steve.

“4” Steve Howey, 42: “The habit you’re trying to form will be worth the persistence. Also, it will get easier.” Cancer

Haha. My LinkedIn Analytics support your supposition, but the peaking of my digital media followers at 1216 gives me pause.

“3” Steve Aoki, 41: “It feels good to deliver something that people want. This is just the beginning.” Sagittarius

End of the Week “Knews” for FOSs

Trends —

- 9 future ecosystems reimagined through technology
- McClatchy newspaper chain files for bankruptcy protection – Los Angeles Times

Short-Form —

- https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2020-02-06/santa-paula-weekend-trip-glen-tavern-inn

Long-Form —

- Tau is also used in some contexts to represent the golden ratio, defined as half of 1 + the square root of 5. This number, about 1.618, has shown up all over art and nature, including in defining the shapes of nautilus shells and plants with spiral forms in their leaves or petals. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/the-tao-of-tau/
- Exulting in his impeachment acquittal, President Trump took a scorched-earth victory lap Thursday, unleashing his fury against those who tried to remove him from office while looking ahead to his reelection campaign.Trump, speaking to a room full of supporters at the White House, declared the impeachment proceedings a “disgrace” and complained anew that it was “a very unfair situation,” echoing his broadsides hours earlier that stunned the crowd at an annual prayer breakfast.“It was evil, it was corrupt,” Trump declared at the White House. “This should never ever happen to another president, ever.”

Progress and Procrastination —

- Procrastinate while feeling empty after trying to figure out what this nation has become by watching the Senate acquit Trump without calling any witnesses. What’s up with that?
- Every time I get notified about a new software update I feel panic about what it will do to my inspiration files, where my next manuscript is mapped out, like it did to my hypercard files. The manuscript is now mostly upgraded to .isf formats, which will not be supported with the upgrade.

Speaking Volumes —

- Treating “11 Simple Steps for Finding the Authentic Quality-of-Life You Deserve” as a missing chapter from Volume One, the first 5-book series and a bonus offer, for example.
- There’s the quote today from Kevin Parker on Tame Impala, “The feeling that time has passed and you didn’t even realize it — that’s the driving emotion of this record.” He spoke about being able to see “exactly which chapter I’d finished and which chapter was just beginning.” And, about a recent success that has given him a platform for artistic leeway to do only what he wants.
- The what’s-in-it-for-me in Volume Two is you’ll be able to choose the next organization that offers the right degree of challenge and opportunity in a work culture that brings out the best in you. And, maybe just as importantly when you’re choosing between job offers which one to take and which one to avoid and why.
- From Alvin Toffler’s classic book, “Future Shock” about the pace of change and turnover of people, places, things, (nouns) lead to a hunger for the past nostalgia. “Time and emotion forecasts; intelligent strategies may well prove the only adaptive response to life stress. Life stress is here to stay. In the ‘Transient Age,’ when people, places, things, organizations and information accelerate as they pass through our lives. Transience, novelty and diversity stretch and mutate our limits of adaptability.”

Banking and ATMs —

- So it helps if you are a founder or a comedian? How does that work on a crowdfunding platform like Patreon?
- Sobering plateauing of digital magazine followers (1215 to 1216) may be serious or a blip? LinkedIn analytics (502 views) feel promising.

Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Inspired by: Holiday Mathis – Creators Syndicate

CENTER FOR KNOWLEDGE CREATION AND INNOVATION