Life and how we live it

Posted on February 7th 2011 by Timo

When I see people complaining and whining about the same things time after time, I can't help but think their time would be better spent doing things they love, instead of things they hate. Our minutes are numbered and the direction of your life is up to you and you only. Start reading →

Work on your speed

Posted on February 6th 2011 by Timo

Why are drummers saying working on your speed is a bad thing? Especially if it applies to your style of music? Time to end the hypocrisy, I say: work on your speed! Start reading →

The Lives of Others

Posted on January 30th 2011 by Timo

Aside from being a good movie, the lives of others also seem to play a very big role in some people's lives. These people can't tell the difference between facts and opinions, and they always need to be right - even when it comes to opinions. "Sure, let me just get an advice from someone online how to live my life." Start reading →

When I was 13

Posted on January 23rd 2011 by Timo

While listening to Mentally Murdered at work the other day, I felt certain nostalgia. It has been one of my favorite Napalm Death releases ever since I bought it. This got me thinking about what it was like to be a music fan/collector before the internet. Start reading →

New Year’s Resolutions 2011

Posted on January 1st 2011 by Timo

While I'm usually not the type of person who makes resolutions, and I used to share my goals publicly, I figured 1/1/11 11:11 is a good time to end both bad habits. Start reading →

October, November and December books 2010

Posted on December 31st 2010 by Timo

From brutal murder to OED, rock venue to life in the concentration camps and logotherapy, Unabomber to usability testing, and the most important business book ever written. This is what I read in the past three months. Start reading →

Sotajumala drum covers

Posted on December 27th 2010 by Timo

I never, ever expected to see other drummers covering my work. To me it's one of the biggest compliments a drummer can get! So far I've been blessed four times. Start reading →

Don’t fuck your customers in the ass

Posted on December 26th 2010 by Timo

Pricing and customer service are frail forms of art. I'm all for smart pricing and charging people extra if they want extra services, but so-called optional charges that aren't optional at all make me want to quote The Big Lebowski. Start reading →

Usernames are important

Posted on December 23rd 2010 by Timo

I can’t understand why so many sites don’t let users change their username. Is it really asking too much? Or don't they just care? Is it a technical issue? And how come Twitter thinks it's a no-brainer! Start reading →

Few thoughts on WikiLeaks, Assange and mankind

Posted on December 2nd 2010 by Timo

There's been a lot of interesting things said around the world lately about freedom, assassination, criminals, governments etc. Thought I'd share my observations. Start reading →

Timo Häkkinen

Drummer, web developer, hobo, entrepreneur & music lover from Jyväskylä, Finland