Via Niche Modeling ( Posting the content “as is”, for it serves as a good reminder to me whenever I go over old posts ) **Get as large a sample as you can. **A. Large N provides for more stable measurement of variables, they are less likely to be affected by outliers. B. Large N also provides for distributions that are more normal, or better reflect the full range of scores in the population.

Dan Roam makes a case for solving problems using pictures.

The author is so passionate about running that he says in the preface that “Writing honestly about running and writing honestly about myself are one and the same thing. So I suppose its all right to read this as a kind of memoir centered on the act of running” So, in that sense , this book is about a person who is deeply immersed in writing and running that he finds both the activities to be contemplative, meditative acts that ultimately reflects his life.

Vs For a change , I had a workout in the morning time today, instead of my usual evening time. It was a pleasant experience to sweat early morning and the fact that the music wasn’t loud in the gym was even more pleasing. Some people say that you should only workout in the morning times and quote some scientific reason behind it. As for me, I can only say that my body allowed me to do far many crunches, far more pushups and other exercises as compared to working out after office when I am almost out of energy and my mind is occupied with something relating to work.

People are not disturbed by things, but the view they take of them - Epictetus