Blog of Josh Hall

User education is not an acceptable replacement for quality or good process.   Stop trying to pass it off as if it is.  We’ve all been there, I’m sure.  Someone is trying to sell you something, or give you something they don’t want, but you have to do something special in order to get the […]

When picking friends, try to find friends who can do things you can’t. and things you can do they can’t.  lawyers, car repair, home repair, etc are all skills that are great to have accessible.  Sure, sometimes it’s nice to have friends that have things in common with you, but if you can find friends […]

don’t stick your hand in the elevator door.   If you still want to stick your hand in the elevator door, read these stories about people getting trapped and killed.  That should make you think again. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/15/nyregion/elevator-accident-kills-a-woman-in-a-madison-avenue-building.html http://www.snopes.com/horrors/freakish/elevator.asp And here’s an elevator safety video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL9RiK8LDG0 The truth is, you’re not in that much of a […]

Cops can ruin your day. Maybe even your life.  Don’t mess with them.  Even if you detect them trying to ensnare you in mind games, don’t call them out on it.  Just respond with unemotional facts.  Seek resolution promptly.  Nothing is worth the fight.

Carpets do not belong in bathrooms.   That’s just nasty.

Friday is not a holiday. Don’t treat it like one.  Don’t wish me a happy Friday unless you’re willing to embark in wishing everyone a happy Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday just as much.  Notice I didn’t say Monday, because there’s probably some bright eyed and bushy tailed jerk out there that might actually think that sounds […]