∞ How Procrastination Can Make You More Productive
Kelly Watson: If you really don’t want to work, it won’t matter if your internet is unplugged. You’ll find other ways to procrastinate. So true. via Dumb Little Man. Read More
∞ 12 Tips for Avoiding Burnout as a Freelancer
Steven Snell: While you cannot eliminate deadlines altogether, you can be more conscious to only accept deadlines that are reasonable and realistic. If you have a potential client that wants to hire you but with an unrealistic deadline, don’t just accept the job so that you can get some work. You’ll probably regret it later. Instead, take the time to explain to them why it is not realistic and how it can hurt the quality of your work,... Read More
Productivity, Knowledge and Skill
This past week – on more than one occasion – people have told me that they are amazed at how much the youth can get done in a week in comparison to them. I usually laugh it off, not really giving it much thought until today. Sitting here contemplating why older people feel this way about youthful individuals I had a realization that it has to do with knowledge and skill sets. I am not about to make the arrogant proclamation that... Read More
∞ 10 More Uncluttering Things to Do Every Day
Sherri for Unclutterer: When you’re done with something, put it away. Right away. Clutter arises when we take something out, use it for awhile and neglect to return it to its proper home. Remember the Unclutterer’s gospel, “A place for everything, and everything in its place.” I cannot tell you how amazing this tip is. I was always in awe when I walked into peoples homes and they looked immaculate. Sure they could have just straightened up before... Read More
∞ Tachi Yamada and the Importance of Undivided Attention
Tachi Yamada: So, for example, I don’t have a mobile phone turned on because I’m talking to you. I don’t want the outside world to impinge on the conversation we’re having. I don’t carry a BlackBerry. I do my e-mails regularly, but I do it when I have the time on a computer. I don’t want to be sitting here thinking that I’ve got an e-mail message coming here and I’d better look at that while I’m talking to you. Every moment... Read More
∞ Work Better and Faster by Exploring Your Tools
Brett Kelly: Take some time today to really get acquainted with one specific tool that you use frequently. Poke around the menus and help files, search Google for “<application name> tricks” and see what comes up. I think you’ll be surprised by what you find. Excellent advice. via Brett Kelly Dot Org. Read More
∞ I Don’t Feel Like It
Seth Godin: Why do you need to feel like something in order to do the work? They call it work because it’s difficult, not because it’s something you need to feel like. Very short and excellent post. via Seth’s Blog. Read More
∞ Why Are You Apologizing?
Seth Godin: If you’re sorry to interrupt me with that spam, don’t send it. I could not agree more with every word in this post. via Seth’s Blog. Read More
∞ Free Advice: Show Up Early
Zeldman: Don’t be so quick to excuse yourself. If 80% of success is just showing up, 90% is showing up early. It’s hard for the client to sympathize with your lateness when she, who had farther to travel, managed to make the meeting on time. Some of the best advice for anyone who works in any kind of job. via Jeffrey Zeldman Presents The Daily Report. Read More
