A Life lesson in a simple sentence.

[38Chevy454]

You have two eyes, two ears, and one mouth: look and listen twice as much as you talk.

 

[Purslane]

There is no drug like youth.

 

[planuntilthefisthits]

Words to live by from Dudley Moore in the movie "Best Defense":

"Never pass up the opportunity to take a piss."

You sure that wasn't Larry David?

 

[planuntilthefisthits]

This is one I often shared with people who I observed having big dreams but questionable work ethic:

"It's not the inspiration, it's the perspiration."

 

[livingalmostlarge]

Recently from my uncle "money in the bank is not as valuable as the memory bank. Have no regrets" . This is my manta I repeat to myself everyday when my savings generated starts kicking in.

"Everyone has a plan till life punches you in the mouth" having kids made me realize this.

 

[ERD50]

In general:
Fast, Low cost, High quality - pick any two.

I actually hate that line, it is so defeatist, and negative. Look at what the electronics industry has provided - faster, cheaper, and higher quality. Don't set the bar so low, try to achieve all three, and do it faster, cheaper, better than your competition.

 

[ERD50]

Measure twice, cut once.

And from those who don't abide by that rule: "Geeez, I've cut this board 3 times, and it's *still* too short!".

 

[Keim]

I actually hate that line, it is so defeatist, and negative. Look at what the electronics industry has provided - faster, cheaper, and higher quality. Don't set the bar so low, try to achieve all three, and do it faster, cheaper, better than your competition.

I would argue that in the area of audio electtonics the (sound) quality has gone down.

 

[JoeWras]

Measure twice, cut once.

I was at Home Depot over the weekend, and this contractor comes in with a T-shirt with the company name (or maybe just a gag shirt) "Close Enough Construction". On his back is the motto: "Measure once, cut twice!"

I literally laughed out loud. With humor like that, the guy must love his job.

 

[ERD50]

I would argue that in the area of audio electtonics the (sound) quality has gone down.

I think if you compare with the cost in mind (especially inflation adjusted), the quality has improved dramatically (subjectively and objectively).

A lot of people aren't demanding when it comes to sound quality. So a lot of cheap stuff that is 'good enough' (for many people who have never really listened to a good system, or a live acoustic high quality performance) has driven down quality of common, low end consumer grade stuff in many ways, I'd agree with that.

But I feel pretty confident that comparing practical systems at just about any price point (inflation adjusted) would give the 'win' to modern, well chosen components. I'd leave out the 'esoteric' $$$$ systems, that gets in a religious sort of debate.

 

[Irishgirlyc58]

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
The love of money is the root of all evil.
Ignorance is bliss.

 

[Kabowest]

"Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow"

 

[Major Tom]

Never eat yellow snow!

"Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow"

It's good to see a little Frank in this thread!

 

[NW-Bound]

I was at Home Depot over the weekend, and this contractor comes in with a T-shirt with the company name (or maybe just a gag shirt) "Close Enough Construction". On his back is the motto: "Measure once, cut twice!"

I literally laughed out loud. With humor like that, the guy must love his job.

Eh, that's my modus operandi.

I usually cut a bit long, put up the piece to check, then trim it down to fit. Way safer than cutting too short with the 1st cut.

 

[slaternuthink]

Roman sundial motto - Serius est quam cogitas

Modern version - "Enjoy Yourself, It's Later Than You Think"
written by Carl Sigman and Herb Magidson.