An old friend once commented off-handedly that I like knowing before doing, and I’ve always been that way.
He didn’t mean it as an insult, but I found that it cut me with its truth. Was this a sign that I was destined to never fulfill my potential?
After quite some time of reflection, I decided the answer was a little more complex. Knowing is just really important to me, one of my innate proclivities. In fact, it’s the common theme in all my activities, and it explains why I spend so much time in the acquisition and evaluation of facts, processes, and stories.
My website is an ongoing record of this mad pursuit, loosely organized around themes of inspiration, empowerment, productivity, and motivation. I also share notes on my various design and development activities in behind-the-scenes process journals. If you like to read about practical detail and like to learn, you’ll find a growing library of eclectic reference material to dive into.
I especially appreciate the unusual application of knowledge, creating something new or reframing a bad situation. Over the years, this site has become known for the productivity tools I’ve been working on. I’ve included a selection of goofier ideas in the Information Magics, section, where you’ll find stuff like clocks for procrastinators, meat cakes, and other such thought-provoking nonsense. In 2011, the site got about a million page views a year from half-a-million unique visitors.
Enjoy your visit to davidseah.com! I hope you find something meaningful or useful during your stay.
