29
2008
I’m studying for my DASM exam tomorrow. The study is not going well for two reasons:
- I’m a terrible procrastinator when it comes to exams
- I’m sitting on 80% of 55% for the course so far i.e. I’ve got 44/55 and tomorrow’s exam is worth the remaining 45% of the marks. So if I just pass I’ll get the credit I need to keep the my course average up.
This is not good because it would be good to get a distinction.
Additionally I’ve changed jobs two weeks ago. I’m tired, grumpy and need a break. I’ve done the least amount of work for this subject that I’ve done for any of the subjects so far.
It’s hard to keep plugging away tonight when there are things I’d rather do. Surely work-life balance comes into this?
I’ve also really enjoyed this subject. Those of you following me on Twitter will know that it really appeals to my inner geek. What’s not to like? I learned how to develop models to forecast things based on historical data. It’s a shame the real world isn’t more like that. Mind you the real world is like that if you have enough data and the correct model. 
23
2007
Crazy John’s founder John Ilhan dead at 42. The Aussie mobile phone entrepreneur was estimated by BRW to be worth $310 million.
I’m stunned at the moment, the news reports say he died of an apparent heart attack while walking this morning. Looking at his recent philanthropic efforts I think he died too soon.
It reinforced for me that work/life balance is important. Even when business gets crazy, it’s important to take time to enjoy the journey.