Author Archives: Craig Clayton

About Craig Clayton

Craig Clayton is a 31 Year Old Technology professional.

Year in Review 2011

When it comes to rating years, I would say that 2011 wasn’t the worst but by far wasn’t the greatest year. Sure, I can chose to look at the positives: Aaron has been very healthy and growing, my business hasn’t …

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Things – a great GTD tool for Mac users

As my good buddy Tony the Tiger would say …

Things is Greeeeeaaaaaatt!

As a recent convert to mac-fanboyism, I have started downloading all of the ‘mac-crack’ applications everyone says you “must have” — C’mon, You know what I’m talking …

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A Facebook Update? Omg, they’ve ruined my life!

Please note the exceptional use of sarcasm in the title of this blog post!

I’m not going to lie – I love it when facebook releases a huge change and the world freaks out. It always makes me realize I’m …

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Changes …

Not the delightful “Black Sabbath” song, sorry…

I don’t say it enough — I am the most fortunate person in the world. I have such great friends and family! It’s important to recognize them.

My good friend and business partner …

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311 – Favorite Albums

This is my attempt to list my favorite 311 albums of all time. Please discuss…

1. Transistor (1997)
2. Soundsystem (1999)
3. Grassroots (1994)
4. Universal Pulse (2011)
5. Music (1993)
6. Uplifter (2009)
7. 311 (1995)
8. From Chaos
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My love affair with debian

As some of you may or may not know, I am a partner in one of the larger free webhosting companies out there. Its been an adventure — and by adventure I mean trial by fire! Without going into the …

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Victim of Email Marketing

Tonight, I finally became a victim of email marketing.

Wait, according to all the big-shot marketing firmsEMAIL MARKETING IS DEAD!

It’s amazing how many emails flood into my inbox daily, all trying to sell me something. Microcenter, Newegg, …

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Why Intelligent People Fail

Why Intelligent People Fail
Content from Sternberg, R. (1994). In search of the human mind. New York: Harcourt Brace.

1. Lack of motivation. A talent is irrelevant if a person is not motivated to use it. Motivation may be external …

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Thoughts for the Young Readers

Do not:

  • Have a time-consuming, 14 hr day, Project with ultra-tight deadlines at work,
  • Buy a House,
  • Move,
  • Renovate Home,
  • Try to blog daily,
  • try to start working out,
  • Unpack,
  • have a pregnant wife

…all at the same time. No …

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Yes, I am bragging on myself for a moment

Dear _insert someone interested name here_,

Have you ever heard of the Herman Miller Aeron Chair? Its one of the most comfortable, ergonomic chairs in existence. Guess what, I just bought one on Craigslist for next to nothing. Yes, …

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