Comments for Sam Howat - Entrepreneur and web adventurer. http://samhowat.com I'm a partner at Avelient.com, an entrepreneur, adventurer and husband. Posting thoughts on web, tech and life since 2000. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:29:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on It’s Leadership, not the Generation that Matters, Stupid. by Sam Howat http://samhowat.com/its-leadership-not-the-generation-that-matters-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-5170 Sam Howat Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:29:00 +0000 http://samhowat.com/?p=1739#comment-5170 Good to hear from you Mick! I am glad you liked the post and your comment regarding interpersonal communications is spot on. I of course couldn't highlight EVERY reason why we see these changes from generation to the next, but you did highlight the reason why these types of generalizations are pointless... The person isn't the problem, it's simply an "evolution of perspective" due to changes in our society. Stay in touch! Good to hear from you Mick!

I am glad you liked the post and your comment regarding interpersonal communications is spot on.

I of course couldn’t highlight EVERY reason why we see these changes from generation to the next, but you did highlight the reason why these types of generalizations are pointless… The person isn’t the problem, it’s simply an “evolution of perspective” due to changes in our society.

Stay in touch!

]]> Comment on It’s Leadership, not the Generation that Matters, Stupid. by Mick Thornton http://samhowat.com/its-leadership-not-the-generation-that-matters-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-5165 Mick Thornton Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:55:36 +0000 http://samhowat.com/?p=1739#comment-5165 Sam, good job deconstructing the argument. You sounded like many teacher friends of mine speaking about differences in students. I think another point that could be added to your argument is interpersonal communication and it's shift over the past 10 years. I can now see pictures of Machu Pichu posted by my wife's cousin and realize my life could include that! Throughout history, human beings have shown the ability to adapt / copy when they can see someone else successfully do something that resonates with that person who can see the example. Sam, good job deconstructing the argument. You sounded like many teacher friends of mine speaking about differences in students.
I think another point that could be added to your argument is interpersonal communication and it’s shift over the past 10 years. I can now see pictures of Machu Pichu posted by my wife’s cousin and realize my life could include that! Throughout history, human beings have shown the ability to adapt / copy when they can see someone else successfully do something that resonates with that person who can see the example.

]]> Comment on 13 Best Photo Gallery Scripts for Web Developers by Max http://samhowat.com/10-best-photo-gallery-scripts-for-web-developers/comment-page-1/#comment-5153 Max Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:19:12 +0000 http://samhowat.com/?p=284#comment-5153 Thanks for the list!! Thanks for the list!!

]]> Comment on It’s Leadership, not the Generation that Matters, Stupid. by Sam Howat http://samhowat.com/its-leadership-not-the-generation-that-matters-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-4962 Sam Howat Sat, 10 Sep 2011 08:07:36 +0000 http://samhowat.com/?p=1739#comment-4962 Thanks Peter. I think Jason's original post had small nuggets that I'd agree with, however it lacked focus, and while it started out as a discussion regarding jobs, it ended up being an attack on an entire generation. My company hires 90% Gen-Y talent, and has built it's success WITH them. As a Gen-Y, it might just be easier for me to relate, but I can tell from personal experience, we've got more involvement and passion from them than any traditional employee that wants to just work 9-5 and leave. I truly believe that good leadership, is a large part of getting the results you want from the people on your team, and some people simply can't recognize that fact. I may never be as "successful" in the terms that Jason feels is success, but I do sleep well at night, and love getting up in the morning to work with my team. Who can ask for more from life? Thanks Peter.

I think Jason’s original post had small nuggets that I’d agree with, however it lacked focus, and while it started out as a discussion regarding jobs, it ended up being an attack on an entire generation. My company hires 90% Gen-Y talent, and has built it’s success WITH them. As a Gen-Y, it might just be easier for me to relate, but I can tell from personal experience, we’ve got more involvement and passion from them than any traditional employee that wants to just work 9-5 and leave.

I truly believe that good leadership, is a large part of getting the results you want from the people on your team, and some people simply can’t recognize that fact.

I may never be as “successful” in the terms that Jason feels is success, but I do sleep well at night, and love getting up in the morning to work with my team. Who can ask for more from life?

]]> Comment on It’s Leadership, not the Generation that Matters, Stupid. by Peter Chee http://samhowat.com/its-leadership-not-the-generation-that-matters-stupid/comment-page-1/#comment-4961 Peter Chee Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:59:35 +0000 http://samhowat.com/?p=1739#comment-4961 Sam, nice post. I can't agree with you more about putting the time into nurturing people. I certainly think it's a two way street in making sure that people grow in your company... it has to be mutually beneficial and even in a recession you can't just say an employee is lucky to just have a job... because that's just BS. Sam, nice post. I can’t agree with you more about putting the time into nurturing people. I certainly think it’s a two way street in making sure that people grow in your company… it has to be mutually beneficial and even in a recession you can’t just say an employee is lucky to just have a job… because that’s just BS.

]]> Comment on Why I don’t care about 4G by Disappointed http://samhowat.com/why-i-dont-care-about-4g/comment-page-1/#comment-4888 Disappointed Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:33:27 +0000 http://samhowat.com/?p=1572#comment-4888 By Verizon introducing 4G, they made overloading their network easy, so they put data caps. That makes 4G irrelevant, since as you say, you can use up your allowance quickly. So people say, use your WiFi for volume (downloads, video chat, Netflix). Exactly: don't use 4G. BUT, there is no 3G unlimited anymore... SO, it's now useful for emails & web browsing. I think that is going backwards! By Verizon introducing 4G, they made overloading their network easy, so they put data caps. That makes 4G irrelevant, since as you say, you can use up your allowance quickly. So people say, use your WiFi for volume (downloads, video chat, Netflix). Exactly: don’t use 4G. BUT, there is no 3G unlimited anymore… SO, it’s now useful for emails & web browsing. I think that is going backwards!

]]> Comment on Why I don’t care about 4G by Jay http://samhowat.com/why-i-dont-care-about-4g/comment-page-1/#comment-4700 Jay Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:38:42 +0000 http://samhowat.com/?p=1572#comment-4700 I agree with you completely. I have a Verizon iPhone myself. To me 3G data speed is just fine enough to stream pandora music and Netflix video. That's mostly what I need my phone to be able to do. If 4g tethering was unlimited, then it would allow me to ditch my home ISP and just use my cell phone for Internet but with data caps it makes it pointless because you would reach the data cap much faster using a computer. Who cares how fast my cell phone can load a web page? It's fast enough already. Ditch the caps and maybe then it would be worthwhile!! I agree with you completely. I have a Verizon iPhone myself. To me 3G data speed is just fine enough to stream pandora music and Netflix video. That’s mostly what I need my phone to be able to do. If 4g tethering was unlimited, then it would allow me to ditch my home ISP and just use my cell phone for Internet but with data caps it makes it pointless because you would reach the data cap much faster using a computer. Who cares how fast my cell phone can load a web page? It’s fast enough already. Ditch the caps and maybe then it would be worthwhile!!

]]> Comment on Learning to Reduce Stress by Sam Howat http://samhowat.com/learning-to-reduce-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-4404 Sam Howat Sun, 22 May 2011 04:45:57 +0000 http://samhowat.com/?p=1600#comment-4404 Funny Jack, that's something I learned years ago to help with my swimming and to get to sleep. Slowing your heart rate is so helpful, nothing new-age about it! Funny Jack, that’s something I learned years ago to help with my swimming and to get to sleep. Slowing your heart rate is so helpful, nothing new-age about it!

]]> Comment on Learning to Reduce Stress by Jackson Armstrong http://samhowat.com/learning-to-reduce-stress/comment-page-1/#comment-4403 Jackson Armstrong Sun, 22 May 2011 04:33:41 +0000 http://samhowat.com/?p=1600#comment-4403 Sam, excellent post. Stress is definitely a huge problem these days. I find breathing meditations helpful. My mind tends to be a little crazy at times, and I have trouble controlling my thoughts and staying focused. It's as simple as sitting down in a comfy chair, closing your eyes, and focusing on your breath for awhile. It might sound weird and a little "new-agey," but it works for me. Keep up the good work! Sam, excellent post. Stress is definitely a huge problem these days.

I find breathing meditations helpful. My mind tends to be a little crazy at times, and I have trouble controlling my thoughts and staying focused. It’s as simple as sitting down in a comfy chair, closing your eyes, and focusing on your breath for awhile.

It might sound weird and a little “new-agey,” but it works for me.

Keep up the good work!

]]> Comment on 13 Best Photo Gallery Scripts for Web Developers by Jonny http://samhowat.com/10-best-photo-gallery-scripts-for-web-developers/comment-page-1/#comment-4386 Jonny Mon, 16 May 2011 17:28:17 +0000 http://samhowat.com/?p=284#comment-4386 I really like Nivo Slider, uses jquery and has a lot of sweet options. http://nivo.dev7studios.com/ I really like Nivo Slider, uses jquery and has a lot of sweet options.

http://nivo.dev7studios.com/

]]> Comment on My Ideal GTD Software – CC: @CulturedCode & @6Wunderkinder by Sam Howat http://samhowat.com/my-ideal-gtd-software/comment-page-1/#comment-4384 Sam Howat Sun, 15 May 2011 02:59:51 +0000 http://samhowat.com/?p=1362#comment-4384 Interesting Todd -- I'll have to take a look at your app. Interesting Todd — I’ll have to take a look at your app.

]]> Comment on My Ideal GTD Software – CC: @CulturedCode & @6Wunderkinder by Todd V http://samhowat.com/my-ideal-gtd-software/comment-page-1/#comment-4383 Todd V Sat, 14 May 2011 20:00:11 +0000 http://samhowat.com/?p=1362#comment-4383 Good post. I try to keep up-to-date on GTD apps as much as possible. I agree with you that these apps need to be simple, but GTD itself has a decent learning curve. Any GTD app therefore -- if it's truly helping users learn GTD -- is going to have a proportional learning curve. My Ready-Set-Do! script set for getting things done on the mac is simple with respect to staying out of the way -- it allows your file system on your mac to be the main way you organize and work on things -- but because there are GTD habits to learn, it has a proportional learning curve. So far I haven't found an app that does what RSD can do. The one missing piece for RSD right now is the ability to sync metadata with the cloud. If I could find a way to do that, it would be ideal. Good post. I try to keep up-to-date on GTD apps as much as possible. I agree with you that these apps need to be simple, but GTD itself has a decent learning curve. Any GTD app therefore — if it’s truly helping users learn GTD — is going to have a proportional learning curve. My Ready-Set-Do! script set for getting things done on the mac is simple with respect to staying out of the way — it allows your file system on your mac to be the main way you organize and work on things — but because there are GTD habits to learn, it has a proportional learning curve. So far I haven’t found an app that does what RSD can do. The one missing piece for RSD right now is the ability to sync metadata with the cloud. If I could find a way to do that, it would be ideal.

]]> Comment on How to Get Your Rotary Club on Facebook by Sam Howat http://samhowat.com/how-to-get-your-rotary-club-on-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-4373 Sam Howat Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:59:49 +0000 http://samhowat.com/?p=344#comment-4373 Don, unfortunately, you're going to need to talk to Facebook about that. If Facebook has your email in use, then you'll need to try a different email address. Don, unfortunately, you’re going to need to talk to Facebook about that. If Facebook has your email in use, then you’ll need to try a different email address.

]]> Comment on How to Get Your Rotary Club on Facebook by Don http://samhowat.com/how-to-get-your-rotary-club-on-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-4372 Don Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:57:20 +0000 http://samhowat.com/?p=344#comment-4372 Hello Sam, I have a Face-book. I did your steps, but it wont let me create an account. It says that my emails already in use! That can not be though. I login with my email every day onto the face-book. Why is this? You didn't put steps on this. Hello Sam,

I have a Face-book. I did your steps, but it wont let me create an account. It says that my emails already in use! That can not be though. I login with my email every day onto the face-book. Why is this? You didn’t put steps on this.

]]> Comment on How to Get Your Rotary Club on Facebook by Sam Howat http://samhowat.com/how-to-get-your-rotary-club-on-facebook/comment-page-1/#comment-4371 Sam Howat Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:27:27 +0000 http://samhowat.com/?p=344#comment-4371 Tom, I think this screen-cast might answer your question: http://screencast.com/t/PYffFbgxF Tom, I think this screen-cast might answer your question:
http://screencast.com/t/PYffFbgxF

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