Friday File - 24 August, 2007

Another week down.

As a side note: If you’re waiting, I haven’t forgotten about the second part of my commentary on goals, look for it this weekend or early next week. The article I was writing has morphed as I was moving through it, so I’ll publish it when it becomes worthy.

For now, check out what others are talking about:

Ben Casnocha has a great post reflecting on what his former teacher, Bill Bullard suggests we unlearn from school. I’ve been known to give teachers and schooling a good deal of flack, so it’s nice to see some great advice coming from what would appear to be a great teacher.

Since we’re on the topic of education, here’s a rather sad event about how 20+ years of pioneering work is for naught if you’re credentials aren’t quite right. Moral of the story: degrees are overrated, and if you expose that fact you’ll be dealt with.

Rob May at Businesspundit with some interesting comments on a new study that suggests smaller networks enhance innovation.

This is a brilliant little piece of software designed to help motivate you to get things done. What’s great about it is that it was inspired from a post on lifehacker about a principle from none other than Jerry Seinfeld. It simple and it works. Try it out.