Comments for Kevin Vogelsang http://kevinvogelsang.com Purpose, Learning, Creation, Performance Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:50:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on The Definition of the The Digital Space by Mohamad Mehdi Ghojeh Beig http://kevinvogelsang.com/2009/09/the-definition-of-the-the-digital-space/comment-page-1/#comment-1006 Mohamad Mehdi Ghojeh Beig Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:50:51 +0000 http://kevinvogelsang.com/?p=179#comment-1006 <p>what is first mathematical definition of digital space???</p> what is first mathematical definition of digital space???

]]> Comment on the fatal assumption that we make by Anonymous http://kevinvogelsang.com/2012/03/the-assumption-that-we-make/comment-page-1/#comment-995 Anonymous Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:26:31 +0000 http://kevinvogelsang.com/?p=4985#comment-995 <p>Good points! Good luck fulfilling your goals. Cheers to getting to 89 :) </p> Good points! Good luck fulfilling your goals. Cheers to getting to 89 :) 

]]> Comment on the fatal assumption that we make by Kevin Vogelsang http://kevinvogelsang.com/2012/03/the-assumption-that-we-make/comment-page-1/#comment-994 Kevin Vogelsang Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:57:05 +0000 http://kevinvogelsang.com/?p=4985#comment-994 <p>No, it's not a cop out I don't think.  The point of choosing a number is to bring home the point that time is limited and the deadline needs to be soon enough that it drives home the point, as you said, that you shouldn't put up with things that don't meet your expectations and do what you want now, not later.</p> <p>Now what that the right number is depends on who you are, and it has to be based on rationale you can stick by with conviction.For me there are 4 things I want to accomplish, and I'll have done a lot of things right if I can achieve them by the time I'm 59.  There's really no time to waste.If I were to choose something shorter than that, I would basically have to admit to myself, that I probably won't be able to get what I want in life, which has a negative effect.  It's possible that I may have less time, but I'd prefer to have a real challenge on my hand and keep moving swiftly in the direction I want to go. If I don't actually make it to 59 and things are cut short...so be it.</p> <p>It really comes down to answering, in my view, "what do I want?" and "what's the closest deadline can I gain those things?".  However you go about it, it just needs to put you in the right frame of mind.<br></p> No, it's not a cop out I don't think.  The point of choosing a number is to bring home the point that time is limited and the deadline needs to be soon enough that it drives home the point, as you said, that you shouldn't put up with things that don't meet your expectations and do what you want now, not later.

Now what that the right number is depends on who you are, and it has to be based on rationale you can stick by with conviction.For me there are 4 things I want to accomplish, and I'll have done a lot of things right if I can achieve them by the time I'm 59.  There's really no time to waste.If I were to choose something shorter than that, I would basically have to admit to myself, that I probably won't be able to get what I want in life, which has a negative effect.  It's possible that I may have less time, but I'd prefer to have a real challenge on my hand and keep moving swiftly in the direction I want to go. If I don't actually make it to 59 and things are cut short…so be it.

It really comes down to answering, in my view, “what do I want?” and “what's the closest deadline can I gain those things?”.  However you go about it, it just needs to put you in the right frame of mind.

]]> Comment on the fatal assumption that we make by Anonymous http://kevinvogelsang.com/2012/03/the-assumption-that-we-make/comment-page-1/#comment-993 Anonymous Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:09:17 +0000 http://kevinvogelsang.com/?p=4985#comment-993 <p>But then isn't choosing 59 kind of a cop out - if that's the amount of time you need, anyway, to raise your kids and complete key elements of your work? :) Most of us are trying to come up with a game plan for the next 10 or 20 or even 30 years - after that, after 59, things we may not be able to fathom now (in our 20s) will probably take priority. So those years aren't as important now. However, if you knew that you only had 15 years to give things your best shot...what would you do, then? Begin searching for a person with the most substance - who would not only make you happiest but be the best single parent for your kids - if you were to die at 39. Stop wasting time with people who don't fit that bill. Waste no further time in jobs or careers you don't love. Dismiss all things mediocre, and along with it, the false notion that you'll have time later for something great. Etc. Anyway! Maybe we can compromise on 49.</p> <p></p> But then isn't choosing 59 kind of a cop out – if that's the amount of time you need, anyway, to raise your kids and complete key elements of your work? :) Most of us are trying to come up with a game plan for the next 10 or 20 or even 30 years – after that, after 59, things we may not be able to fathom now (in our 20s) will probably take priority. So those years aren't as important now. However, if you knew that you only had 15 years to give things your best shot…what would you do, then? Begin searching for a person with the most substance – who would not only make you happiest but be the best single parent for your kids – if you were to die at 39. Stop wasting time with people who don't fit that bill. Waste no further time in jobs or careers you don't love. Dismiss all things mediocre, and along with it, the false notion that you'll have time later for something great. Etc. Anyway! Maybe we can compromise on 49.

]]> Comment on the fatal assumption that we make by Kevin Vogelsang http://kevinvogelsang.com/2012/03/the-assumption-that-we-make/comment-page-1/#comment-992 Kevin Vogelsang Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:48:36 +0000 http://kevinvogelsang.com/?p=4985#comment-992 <p>The interesting thing is how that deadline changes the decisions you make.  For instance, I chose 59 because I think it's possible for me to complete the key elements of my work and raise my kids in that time frame. <br>However, if I were to set my deadline at 39, I would probably change some things.  I guess I would either want to have kids tomorrow, or not at all... I would also assume I could not complete the vast majority of my work (which is devastating to think about).  I suppose the best way I could cope with that is to write a book about what I was unable to complete in hopes someone would pick it up.....so I guess that would have to fit in there somewhere...</p> <p>You get the point.  How it affects the decisions we make is really why it's the key assumption that we make.</p> The interesting thing is how that deadline changes the decisions you make.  For instance, I chose 59 because I think it's possible for me to complete the key elements of my work and raise my kids in that time frame. 
However, if I were to set my deadline at 39, I would probably change some things.  I guess I would either want to have kids tomorrow, or not at all… I would also assume I could not complete the vast majority of my work (which is devastating to think about).  I suppose the best way I could cope with that is to write a book about what I was unable to complete in hopes someone would pick it up…..so I guess that would have to fit in there somewhere…

You get the point.  How it affects the decisions we make is really why it's the key assumption that we make.

]]> Comment on the fatal assumption that we make by Anonymous http://kevinvogelsang.com/2012/03/the-assumption-that-we-make/comment-page-1/#comment-991 Anonymous Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:09:01 +0000 http://kevinvogelsang.com/?p=4985#comment-991 <p>I think about this a lot, too, but have decided to make my "deadline" closer to 39. It's certainly possible that I'll be correct about that, and if I'm not, I'm way ahead of the game. It adds an element of urgency to life, and more people should live with that urgency. Solidarity! </p> I think about this a lot, too, but have decided to make my “deadline” closer to 39. It's certainly possible that I'll be correct about that, and if I'm not, I'm way ahead of the game. It adds an element of urgency to life, and more people should live with that urgency. Solidarity! 

]]> Comment on To the Naysayers, Critics, and Haters by Kevin Vogelsang http://kevinvogelsang.com/2012/03/to-the-naysayers-critics-and-haters/comment-page-1/#comment-990 Kevin Vogelsang Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:17:17 +0000 http://kevinvogelsang.com/?p=4972#comment-990 <p>I think one of the best things people can learn is to interpret criticism as a challenge. You can't do much of anything without criticism and discouragement coming your way.  Particularly in the innovation process, innovation is very hard.<br>Glad you enjoyed the post! </p> I think one of the best things people can learn is to interpret criticism as a challenge. You can't do much of anything without criticism and discouragement coming your way.  Particularly in the innovation process, innovation is very hard.
Glad you enjoyed the post! 

]]> Comment on To the Naysayers, Critics, and Haters by Jackson http://kevinvogelsang.com/2012/03/to-the-naysayers-critics-and-haters/comment-page-1/#comment-989 Jackson Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:45:14 +0000 http://kevinvogelsang.com/?p=4972#comment-989 <p>Haha this is awesome. There is noting more annoying in life than the people who try and tell you what it is you can't do, and what it is that isn't possible. These people are losers that are simply ashamed of their own lives, what they have amounted to, and what they are going to amount to, so they try and drag others down. Screw them. </p> <p>Thanks for the post, I really enjoyed it.</p> Haha this is awesome. There is noting more annoying in life than the people who try and tell you what it is you can't do, and what it is that isn't possible. These people are losers that are simply ashamed of their own lives, what they have amounted to, and what they are going to amount to, so they try and drag others down. Screw them. 

Thanks for the post, I really enjoyed it.

]]> Comment on To the Naysayers, Critics, and Haters by Kevin Vogelsang http://kevinvogelsang.com/2012/03/to-the-naysayers-critics-and-haters/comment-page-1/#comment-988 Kevin Vogelsang Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:26:08 +0000 http://kevinvogelsang.com/?p=4972#comment-988 <p>Yep, people often don't know what they're talking about, but even if they do, the world changes so fast that there is a good chance they aren't up to speed. </p> <p>Curious, in case you're up for answering, in hindsight, what were the impacts of you believing them?  Just a loss in time on how long it took to complete your project?  A loss in enjoyment of what you were doing? Not having a patent that is now worth a billion dollars?</p> Yep, people often don't know what they're talking about, but even if they do, the world changes so fast that there is a good chance they aren't up to speed. 

Curious, in case you're up for answering, in hindsight, what were the impacts of you believing them?  Just a loss in time on how long it took to complete your project?  A loss in enjoyment of what you were doing? Not having a patent that is now worth a billion dollars?

]]> Comment on To the Naysayers, Critics, and Haters by Dave Lahr http://kevinvogelsang.com/2012/03/to-the-naysayers-critics-and-haters/comment-page-1/#comment-987 Dave Lahr Sun, 11 Mar 2012 09:48:28 +0000 http://kevinvogelsang.com/?p=4972#comment-987 <p>Some of the stupidest things I did in grad school was listen / believe people who said X was not possible.</p> Some of the stupidest things I did in grad school was listen / believe people who said X was not possible.

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