Perspectives: It’s Never as Bad as You Think, But Sometimes It’s Worse – HGG604

I’m back in action after a much-needed Spring Break, and let me tell you, it’s been a whirlwind! With April 15th looming over our heads, I’ll dish out some insights into how I tackled my taxes and how it threw a wrench into my productivity. Plus, I’ve got some great news on the health front post-surgery—yep, December 5th feels like a lifetime ago, but I’m happy to report that all is well. And hey, we’ll also take a quick dive into the Hum Feeder from Birdfy because, you know me, always on the lookout for the latest gadgets. It’s a short but sweet episode, and man, it feels good to be back in the saddle. Thanks for listening.



















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Birdfy Hum Feeder – Hummingbird Feeder with Dual Camera



Show Segments




* Tech gadgets, updates, and personal events.[0:00]

* Jim Collison discusses tech gadgets and thanks supporters on gadget geek show 604.



* Jim Collison mentions that Tony has gotten a Tesla and is not present at the event, leading Jim to wonder if Tony has fallen into the same trap of prioritizing his new car over the show.



* Jim Collison takes a break from the show for three weeks, citing the need for a break and the upcoming tax deadline, and will return the following week.





* Tax preparation and crypto investments.[4:02]

* Jim Collison expresses frustration with tax software handling crypto assets, feeling worried and uncertain about how to handle them.



* Collison uses TurboTax and notes that this year’s version was better at importi...