bret: when is that?
murray: uh, thursday, 3pm.
bret: nah, i cant go. i got work.
murray: whats more important, the band or your job?
bret: yeah, well…. i got the job cuz we didnt have any gigs.
murray: but how can i get you a gig if youve got this job?
bret: yeah, but thats why i got the job. cuz there were no gigs.
murray: well i cant get you a gig if youre always gonna go and do a job.
bret: yeah, i needed the job cuz there were no gigs.

One of the things I hate most about digital projects — and there’s a lot to hate about new media — is that it encourages people to spend money.

nomediakings.org is useful for many reasons. it artfully and skillfully helps you understand some of the best DIY ways to bind books, animate, manage sound, and run your own server.

beyond its obvious usefulness, whats also interesting to note is the underlying philosophy behind the lessons taught.
one doesnt need to give in to the urge to spend money on a project. the more hard physical labor youre willing to put into a project, the less money youll have to spend. if you use your networking skills, you can get access to equipment you need to accomplish your project (whatever it may be) without spending money on that equipment.

in a way, this seems like something basic that we should all be aware of as it is. but often we are still pulled in by the idea that we need money to do projects which require jobs but those jobs take up the time we would have spent on our projects….

reminds me of this conversation in flight of the conchords.