Stranger #7
Throwing a sick day
Never take only one sick day, it’s too obvious. Take at least two or three in a row. When you return, walk around with a slight limp for a day or two. Tell your boss your having a medical procedure. He/she is likely not to ask for any further details.
Creating an App
First make sure the app doesn’t already exist. If it’s a good idea then it’s likely someone else has already thought of it
Decide if you want the app for Android or iPhone or both. You may need to hire separate developers to build each. Consider hiring a graphic designer to create a professional/slick look and feel for the app that looks great on a handset and a tablet. Don’t forget marketing. If you want people to know about your app, you have to market it heavily by hitting websites, blogs, facebook etc. The name, description and images you use for your app in iTunes/Google Play are really important as they create the first impression.
Learning a new instrument
Don’t start by spending lots of money on an expensive instrument / lessons until you are sure you are fully committed. Instead start by buying a cheap instrument and use youtube to learn.
Persevere. An instrument is a great companion to have throughout your life.
Would like advice on
In balance, is lying to your kids for the first eight years of their lives by telling them that Santa Claus exists a good thing or not?
Which should I commit to finishing this year, reading all of Dickens’ novels or watching every episode of Lost?
Best advice received
Judge people by their intentions, not their actions. I like this because people do accidental, erratic, random stupid stuff all the time that does not represent who they really are.
Life experience
43 years
Location
Ontario, Canada