http://frankc.net/blog The Life and Times Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://frankc.net/blog/2012/02/19/twitter-activity-for-week-of-2012-02-19/ http://frankc.net/blog/2012/02/19/twitter-activity-for-week-of-2012-02-19/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:30:00 +0000 fxchen http://frankc.net/blog/2012/02/19/twitter-activity-for-week-of-2012-02-19/

Ugh.. I'm on the last step of @nikefuel order and I'm told the item in my cart is out. 15 minutes after they're "available" #fail #

@semil @a4agarwal login issue comes from cookies being eaten by the mobile browser cookie monster.. in reply to semil #

Anyone who hasn't been here yet.. Needs to. Fresh produce and v legit kebab. (@ International Halal Market) http://t.co/41zOElxo #

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Only in CA… Running campus loop to / from Mtn View http://t.co/OYyvZArz #

Do you have a word for the consistent practice of #zen #mindfulness or #compassion #

Can anyone point me to articles on the efficacy of fit-bit? #quantifiedself @michaelbkim @e_ramirez @ehekler #

Browsing @Pinterest = The Matrix code + Pictures #

"the fundamental problem is that we go unconscious when we eat.” http://t.co/tfeTMiAd via @jape #

Just heard a lecture from Michael Schultz on fire and motorcycles at the d.school.. @Stanford. Nostalgia. http://t.co/KNthGRQu #

Base your criticisms upon our [actual] results. Not campaign [design]. – Ogilvy (ad man from the Mad Men era) in http://t.co/8grX4kH7 #

Scientists able to create flow state through zapping your brain.. Oddly intriguing. http://t.co/GuJe1bfu #

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The driving community in Mountain View sometimes like to play this game called "swerve towards the runner". #yeahbuddy #

On the other note, I ran my first personal half marathon this morning #yeahbuddy #

It's hard to figure out what I can't do until I stretch the limits of what I can do. #zen #prototyping approach to life. #

Kobe (in his conversation with Kanye) on #zen "Do more" http://t.co/EUnxUepO #

What do you do when you're already really successful? "Be more successful" http://t.co/REwNLRCv #kobesystem -> cure for the Mondays. #

I'm at pariSoma (169 11th St., at Natoma St., San Francisco) w/ 4 others http://t.co/jFbWi5T3 #

"Willpower, if you don't use it you lose it." – @kellymcgonigal on #mindfulness at @habitdesign. Love this!!! #

#habitdesign for eating (@ Basil Canteen w/ 2 others) http://t.co/X3Td0y3T #

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@avantgame Very nice! I'm training for my first marathon right now. in reply to avantgame #

By focusing on habits, you becomes less dependent on goals but thrive on consistency. Consistent progress -> big things #mindfulliving #

Designers, psychologists and technologists all can learn from @stanforddschool bootcamp! Went thru 9 hrs of design thinking & DOING. #

How about that.. "better than anything scientists did RT @brainpicker Gamers achieve crowdsourced design of protein http://t.co/pNmhOLrv in reply to brainpicker #

@StephHabif @geoffclapp @SpiralBoundApp Just saw this too. I might need to set up emulation on my machine to try app. in reply to StephHabif #

Apparently morning people may be more creative at night (vice-versa too) http://t.co/kY0QOQ8C wildly cool study #

How did the Nike Fuelband sell out by Monday morning? Would have LOVED this for marathon training. #

AI will eventually drive healthcare, but not anytime soon http://t.co/NjGYvnHv @fredtrotter on @techcrunch 's "Doctors or Algorithms?" #

@vladblagi @bjfogg Re. your questions, three steps: Simplify the behavior. Test. Iterate. in reply to vladblagi #

@freegorifero the @nytimes groupthink article is oft-misquoted. I enjoyed your rescope for designers #

No. Data does not always lead to behavior change. Gamification does not always lead to behavior change. They're part of a larger picture! #

Paul Adams: persuasion & influence comes from our inner tightly connected circles http://t.co/XWVIqdts via @davismasten @paddy #

RT @massivehealth: [Infographic] Carbs Are Killing You: Why Fat Doesn't Make You Fat via @cassandra_leong in reply to cassandra_leong #

I'm reading Ultramarathon Man (dude who ran 50 marathons in 50 days) he's basically on a slow carb diet cc @cassandra_leong @massivehealth #

@leximaven @RUNspiration God speed.. which marathon are you training for? in reply to leximaven #

@bharatvasan Hey! how close is @mybasis to launch? I'm purchasing a hr monitor (ideally accelerometer) within 1 month for my first marathon! #

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Pinterest And Quora: Facebook's "Like" Button Is So 2011 http://t.co/NAmIJVYz #

The Rise of the New Groupthink: http://t.co/uDNX7g1m – Strong points for creativity in quiet uninterrupted work. #

A Study of 250 million Facebook Users Reveals the Web Isn’t As Polarized As We Thought http://t.co/eVyHdf18 via @slate #

I'm gonna try to Run 40 miles by Jan 24. http://t.co/bwMs2jRe #

@jxa try @greplin. One of my favorite apps & lifesaver (until iOS gets native google integration) #

@habitlabs #gonnatry is cool; I use this exact format in postit notes at home for tasks. I'm going to ____ by _____. #

Want to learn Piano? Play this: Rock band remixed midi keyboard http://t.co/BKMN1tMS this was my fav Stanford Visualization project this yr #

John Wooden on habits "Little things make big things happen." #tinyhabits @bjfogg #

You know it's bad when… Kobe has more shots made at the half then the rest of the Lakers combined. #

@hrheingold did you mis-link? your delicious entries are empty as of right now in reply to hrheingold #

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LA Marathon in 10 weeks! I ran more this week than I ever have before. #

If you could take a pill instead of exercise would you? http://t.co/IK8SSTBQ #

You'll find much greater success with finishing what you start if you create small, actionable steps to help you get there. #tinyhabits #

EASIEST key to your New Year Resolution is habit MAINTENANCE. Just ran again & running my FIRST marathon in 10 weeks. #tinyhabits #yeahbuddy #

When do you have flow in your every day experiences? Today: writing, running, & meditating. #calmingtech #

@fredtrotter with the state of the art… HIGHLY recommended "The rise of programmable self" http://t.co/NZl893Ki @radar #

Amazing Beijing food at Everyday Beijing (637 South B St, San Mateo) on foursquare: http://t.co/qwW64mgK #

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Angry Productive Birds tracker! @flowingdata @stamen http://t.co/oRfEgqMA is this on a public display? Any increase in productivity? in reply to flowingdata #

KEY takeaway: Mindset & OPENNESS to change matter RT @LindaStone @WSJ on the promise of #placebo therapy in medicine. http://t.co/aEXNGtvT in reply to LindaStone #

@Contactually How long are you in town for? I would really dig a chat; I have been prototyping an email system for behavior change. #

Just structured my final 11 weeks of runs for the LA Marathon. This is going to be a wild ride. #

@mbfgmike wildly good idea. #marathonaweek http://t.co/dy7Nbt0b I'm running my first soon in reply to mbfgmike #

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Check out Millie's (3524 Sunset Blvd, at Maltman, Los Angeles) on foursquare: http://t.co/qQ8jRVdN #

How do you design for social sharing experiences? Love feedback from persuasive tech; designers; friends! http://t.co/SJysx5ek w/ @ehekler #

Guy travels the world and shoots one second of footage in each location http://t.co/xKGEZitA via @kevinfelixchan #

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Inspiration does exist. But it must find you working. – Picasso #

@sean_a_rose Surreal. I hope you can do sports again soon. I know how agonizing being injured is. in reply to sean_a_rose #

@sean_a_rose Also three other Frank Chens arrived in my two years at Stanford.. Not fun. #

@azaaza this is really rad. in reply to azaaza #

"Social" as technology is still being understood. Everyone! It's ingrained in your brain already! http://t.co/dwjyGRV3 @Padday #

What might a tightly oriented group mean for persuasion??? http://t.co/TpwaJvs2 (awesome brainstorm this morning w @ehekler) #

Key insights from @bjfogg #3tinyhabits Anchor new habits after strong existing habit! The journey is the goal [be #mindful of each success] #

@aarondcoleman I mentioned The Kaizen Way http://t.co/HnBenQcm "progress is the goal" #zen as a design heuristic. #

Devices usage peaks differently thruout day. Interesting contrast between iphone & desktop usage peaks. http://t.co/Q5s8roAC cc @DonMilagro #

LOS ANGELES #

Habit design through black mailing yourself on Facebook http://t.co/Nnih9VLW . Simple, social, fun, stressing?! #CalmingTech #

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"Tightly Social Persuasive Tech to Form Habits" presentation on 2 month exp and design insights http://t.co/JJPWzJYz prsnted at @habitdesign #

Philz finally open! (@ Philz Coffee w/ 6 others) http://t.co/E5pV5sQA #

@bjfogg Nice! I built pub-style dining table a few days ago and have been using it as a standing desk. in reply to bjfogg #

@dtran320 I turn off notifications on my phone. #SMOchat in reply to dtran320 #

I don't have internet at home right now. Only on my phone. What a liberating experience.. #

I'm 1 email away from officially attaining Master of Science status. #

Crab cake specialty burger (@ The Counter) [pic]: http://t.co/66nitEu3 #

"People are awesome" Wow… http://t.co/Gu8siiyE via @StephHabif #

Sky diving tomorrow morning. 18000' in Monterey. #yeahbuddy #

I'm at Skydive Monterey Bay (721 Neeson Rd, Marina) http://t.co/q4nBN7pG #

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