McFerrin on Double Trouble

 

“In every life we have some trouble, but when you worry you make it double. Don’t worry. Be happy.”

–Bobby McFerrin (1950 – )
American music artist
10-time Grammy Award winner

What are the most common “drag you down, get in the way of success” thoughts?

  • Defeatist (accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat)
  • Cynical (contemptuously distrustful of human nature and motives)
  • Vindictive (seeking revenge)
  • Blame/ Fault (who cares? what are we going to do now?)
  • Wishful (do what you can to influence the deal and keep moving)
  • Self-pity (get over yourself… complain less… especially to yourself)

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The new GARMIN ETREX 10/20/30


 


 
Garmin have  announced a new generation of eTrex handheld GPS systems, the eTrex 10/20/30 that takes over from the eTrex H series launched in 2007 with the original models dating back to 1998.

Unlike the Oregon and Dakota , the eTrex doesn’t have a touchscreen, which can be inconvenient, but makes for better outdoor legibility, better battery life…and lower prices. This seems to be the main selling point here with prices being respectively $120 (10/basic), $200 (20/color) and $300 (30/sensors), when the basic Dakota starts at $300. The new form factor is pleasing to the eye but we’ll have to wait to see whether the interface has been streamlined.