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Does it Really Work? What Happens When You Risk It

Friday, November 13th, 2009

There’s something to be said for planning. Being a strategic thinker is one of my top strengths according to the results of my Strength’s Finder test. On top of that, there’s ideation, which shows up in the fact that ideas fascinate me and I weave threads of connection between ideas, events, even people that may [...]

The Trouble With Paying Dues

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

“It’s going to be at least a year, isn’t it?” His eyes are full of impatience, frustration, and maybe even a dose of fear. After all, it was just a year ago that he was spending every waking moment of our first few months as a married couple penciling, inking, lettering, printing, making the perfect [...]

It’s Never Too Late (Or, It’s Always Too Late, So Stop Worrying About it Already)

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

Here’s the thing: That guy over there already wrote the post you were thinking about. Someone applied for that job, registered that domain, reached out to that influencer, entered that contest, landed that client, invented that product, wrote that book.
So what?
Revelation
I have just realized that, for some reason, I am always having the same revelations.
About [...]

Dare You to Stop.

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

Every day, every moment, it surrounds us. Online, in person, on our phones; groups, events, opportunities; shows, movies, magazines, literature. We live in a truly saturated world. There’s more for us to do than we could ever think to fill our lives with.
My DVR alone is a great example. Only a few weeks into the [...]

Putting the Meaning Back in Social Media

Friday, August 8th, 2008

When it comes to social media, I’m so deep in, sometimes it’s hard to stop and think, are they getting what I’m saying? The reality struck me yesterday sitting in an Internet team meeting with a web developer. I was totally cruising along with the whole “single sign on” conversation until he started waxing philosophical [...]

The Secret to Less Stress, More Productivity: Life Lessons from Planning a Wedding

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

Days away from the wedding now, and I’m at the point where I need about two minutes of productivity for every minute I have. Work, life, and dealing with all the last minute things is more than enough to keep me going nonstop, about 20 hours a day. 18 if I’m lucky.
So when people come [...]

Personal PR and Priorities: Investing in Relationships from the Top Down

Wednesday, March 26th, 2008

“The future of work is managing a portfolio of limited assets – like time and attention – far more wisely than most of us do today.” – The Simplicity Survival Handbook, p. 59
In today’s multitasking-ridden, busy, scheduled lifestyle of the typical professional, this statement extends way beyond career. In fact, it’s the basic issue of [...]

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