The most secure password is one that you dont know yourself.
Dashlanehas been protecting and managing passwords since 2012, led by Emmanuel Schalit.
Back then he promised his staff that hed get a tattoohis firstwhen they reached a million users.
We caught up with Schalit to learn a little about how he works.
I started my career with a PhD in computer science that focused on navigation algorithms for Mars exploration rovers.
What apps, software, or tools cant you live without?
Lenka: A gorgeous B&W photo App.
TrainingPeaks: To track training progress and avoid overtraining.
Robin: Best meeting room management software for your office.
Whats your workspace setup like?
Coffee shop with laptop and headphones?
Home office with a standing desk?
A standing desk fromErgoDesktop, that moves up and down manually, with a dual monitor setup.
Cheaper alternative than full electric motion standup desks.
Whats your best time-saving shortcut or life hack?
Automation today is still very disappointing.
The best receipt to save time remains the simplest one: decide what you are not going to do.
Whats your favorite to-do list manager?
Besides your phone and computer, what gadget cant you live without and why?
I am aphotography enthusiast, I often carry one or more cameras with me at all times.
What everyday thing are you better at than everyone else?
Trying new things, living a fuller life.
What do you listen to while you work?
Any music can be sublime.
What are you currently reading?
Or what might you recommend?
Dereliction of Dutyby General H. R. Mc McMaster.
How do you recharge?
What do you do when you want to forget about work?
Two things: Exercise, exercise, and exercise more.
Whats your sleep routine like?
Are you a night owl or early-riser?
But in an ideal world, with good sleep discipline, you do not need an alarm clock.
Fill in the blank: Id love to see _______ answer these same questions.
Probably has some free time now.
Whats the best advice youve ever received?
Take any advice you receive with a grain of salt.
Every situation is different.
So any advice you receive is only partly applicable.
Is there anything else youd like to add that might be interesting to readers and fans?
Hack your life cause you only got one and youd better make the most of it.
This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.
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