How I did it: I went to a local hackerspace to take an Arduino class and one of the project options for the class was to build a "photovore" type robot using the Arduino to make it flexible in how it processed the data from its sensors. It was fun, but my first robot had a few design issues. To really get it right I would need to do another. Read how I did it…
How I did it: The first trick was to adjust the recipe/cups so that I could have the same number of cups, but get less coffee overall. I switched from big mugs (4 tablespoons grounds per cup) to smaller cups (3 per cup). So right off the bat, drinking four smaller cups per day saved me the equivalent of one larger cup. And it felt pretty much the same. Then I spaced things out more evenly to spread out the loss. Now I drin… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I made many small changes. You don't have to do anything big, just little bits. It all adds up.Editing and writing is an important part of the process. If you feel weak in content, re-writing is useful if you can do it and you have the writing and language skills. If you can translate from one language to another, that is a great contribution.If you like reading the articles, you can check references or look f… Read how I did it…
How I did it: At a certain point you have to make it clear to the people who need to sign off on your work, that you will simply not leave unless they give you the degree. Also, come to the realization as early as you can that you are as smart as they are. They may be older and know a few more things, but you are there 'cuz your are in the same category of brains. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Not sure, but for about a month I have done it so I am calling this goal completed. I may have to add it back if it turns out that the effect wears off. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I wrote a large project--my PhD thesis proposal--in LaTeX. Having something you have to get done, and forcing yourself to do it in LaTeX is really the only way to keep going. You need the motivation. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Well at some places this might be easy to do or at least rewarding, but it was not for me. At my school it is hard to work between research groups, it is hard to work across schools (academic units), and it is hard to make one team understand that you are doing something else that is good for your career. They don't like stuff that is not immediately good for them.So although I did it, technically, it is just never going to yi… Read how I did it…
How I did it: I followed these steps:(1) I waited until it was nighttime(2) I took off all of my clothes(3) I shivered(4) I then jumped into the ocean(5) I got out when the cops came and chased us all away Read how I did it…
How I did it: I went up to a dude at a place and said "gimmie a cheese steak." I got it. I looked at it and said "Is this a real Philadelphia cheese steak?" He glared at me then took his spatula and lifted the top of the sandwich I was holding. Pointed. "Cheese" he said. Pointed to the meat underneath. "Steak." Then he spread out his arms and looked all around. "Philadelphia. Satisfied?" Read how I did it…
