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Lately I've been reducing the time I spend on business communication by writing shorter and shorter emails and keeping phone calls to a minimum. My time is precious, as well as my client's time. If I can get the appropriate message across in one or two
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When live throws negative situations at you it's important to stay objective. Negative remarks or feedback tend to attack our pride. We need to set our personal feelings aside and focus on accomplishing the task at hand. Letting pride get in the way will only distort our actions
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Sometimes I browse the iPhone App Store looking for a game to play. Games that are considered tend to be more simple. Angry Birds, and now Tiny Wings, is incredibly popular; I believe their simplicity results in their popularity. Open the game at any time, play a few rounds, and
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Life gets crazy quickly. Lately my mind has been swimming in multiple directions with little convergence of thought. At times I feel lost. I realized this afternoon that I have once again stopped having quiet times during the day. Also, I am not getting up early enough in the morning
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I don't believe in multitasking. I avoid it at all costs. When I need to get a job done I cut out distractions. Programmers say they are "wired-in", wearing headphones to indicate that they are to be left alone at all costs. It's
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An editorial on Engadget got me thinking. I agree with the author's thoughts. On March 2, 2011 Apple unveiled the iPad 2, it's going to sell like crazy. This year will be the year of the iPad. Apple is changing the game, moving into a '
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The iPad 2 was unveiled today. Needless to say, I'm sold. I watched the ads for it, looked over the new apps, and want one. Moments like these make me ponder my minimalist ways. It makes me wonder if I really am a minimalist, or if I'
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I've spent extra time recently printing flyers, tickets, bulletins, and survey cards for a new project. I normally stick to web design, veering to print only when necessary. I'm torn on my feelings for print. On the one hand I enjoy seeing a tangible object that
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My MacBook Pro has magnets in the lid. When closed the magnets hold it tight. It will never accidentally open. the power cord is also magnetic, if I trip over the cord it snaps off, it doesn't pull the laptop down with it, genius! If the lid is
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If you have an idea for an amazing product that you want to make, try selling it before you make it. Find out if people are interested, get orders before you start manufacturing. My friend once sold a marketing plan to dozens of happy customers before he made it. The
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I highly recommend Getting Real, by 37 Signals. It's a great book, it's short and inspiring. Anyone interested in making their own way should read it. The company behind this book develops internet software. They build software for themselves, products that help them do their jobs
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The New York Times wrote an article last year entitled, "And on the Sabbath, the iPhone Shall Rest." On March 4th, 2011, from Sunset to Sunset is the National Day of Unplugging. I've written about taking time to rest and am happy to see that there