Month: September 2013
6 Ways to Get More Done
Most Mondays I stare at a list of tasks that grows longer throughout the week. Whether you run your own company, work as a freelancer or are just starting out as an intern, this is a reality that doesn’t go away. Somehow, every Friday, I’ve found that I’ve completed almostRead More
Winning at the Confidence Game
The confidence game is tough. Remember when you were first starting out in the job market. You had a great education, you were youthful and energetic and you were willing to do anything to prove yourself. Then you started applying for jobs and they told you that you looked great,Read More
How to Overcome Creative Writer’s Block
If you want to be successful in any writing career, the key is in writing every day, even when you aren’t feeling inspired. Every now and then we all feel creatively blocked, and it’s easy to believe you’re stuck waiting for that burst of inspiration to return so you canRead More
5 Pitfalls of Busyness
One of the many ways we measure worth in our society is by busyness. Sharing how busy our lives are with each other boosts the feeling that we are important, in demand, and moving quickly towards success. But does our ability to fill up hours in a day really meanRead More
Let’s Get SaaS-y
Thomas Friedman wrote that the earth is flat. He made this claim over 7 years ago, and it is becoming more and more true every day. With the rise of companies offering their Software as a Service (SaaS), usually cloud-based applications, companies no longer need to be in the sameRead More
The Freelance Path: Is Freelancing Right For You?
Freelancing is both a lifestyle and career oriented choice that over 1/3 of the U.S working population currently choose to undertake on a full time or part time basis. The rise and subsequent popularity of freelancing over the past decade is by no means a coincidence, with more and moreRead More
How to Set Your Work Week Up for Success
What’s a weekend for? I used to think weekends were primarily for hanging out with friends and family or for relaxing on the couch, and if I accomplished these then the weekend was a success. I’d generally make time to do a few errands here and there, but they mostlyRead More
4 Ways Baby Boomers are Changing Retirement
The projected tsunami of baby boomer retirements that captured our attention a few years ago may still come, but if the experience to date is any guide then this may turn out to be more of a gentle wave than a disaster for the modern workplace. That’s because instead ofRead More