Blogging for a Living: Marketing Blogmeister Stephen Smith Takes the Leap
Many of us consider quitting our day jobs and blogging full time, but few can take the leap. This interview is about Stephen Smith, a consultant who made the leap once and recently did it again. He...
View ArticlePractical Neuroscience: Review of “Buddha’s Brain” excites my neurons
Book Review for Buddha's Brain: Practical Neuroscience of Happiness Love and Wisdom by Rick Hanson. In a word, really cool. OK, two words. The post Practical Neuroscience: Review of “Buddha’s Brain”...
View ArticleNot Many Twitter Followers.. How to Deal with It.
Size does matter. When my new Twitter followers show up, I often check their profiles. Most of them have, like, 2 million folks following them. Last count I had, uhm, 86. The post Not Many Twitter...
View ArticleWriting Is Hard: I Can Do Hard
So I contacted my buddy, Lorna, and we’ve resumed our Gmail chat meetings. We connect by chat, then write for 1/2 hour or so, and then share word counts. It’s silly but the meetings keep me going when...
View ArticleKeep Track, Expand Klout with Content Curation
Organize your content into easily updated, topic-centered portals. Using Scoop.It, I curate two topics: Productivity Tips & Tricks , and Productivity Backwash (where productive people go to waste...
View ArticlePeter Bregman is a Do-Nothing Guy
The radical act of doing nothing reveals unforeseen options. Just ask Peter Bregman. The post Peter Bregman is a Do-Nothing Guy appeared first on When Work Goes Sideways.
View ArticleI Thought I was Active Until I Read This…
I'd been thinking about dragging the treadmill from the garage into the family room and then mounting my computer on the handlebars. Here's how I got busy and did it. Whoa... the results? Amazing. The...
View ArticleGuy Kawasaki & Me: Taking Chances and Scoring Points
Guy Kawasaki likes me. He emailed me directly. Personally. Here’s how it happened… Guy Asks Guy crowdsourced the proofing of his soon-to-be-published book, What the Plus! He wanted 20 beta testers to...
View ArticleHow to Blog Successfully with “Good Enough” as Your Guide
As a writer I’ve embraced "good enough." I strive to be fabulous but I've learned otherwise. The post How to Blog Successfully with “Good Enough” as Your Guide appeared first on When Work Goes Sideways.
View Article5 Great Take-A-Ways from Seth Godin Interview
I just watched Michael Sliwinski’s 10-minute chat with Seth Godin. The discussion circled around Seth’s prolific content development schedule. I’d encourage anyone involved with writing or blogging or...
View ArticleProcrastination’s Sneakiest Ploy and How to Get Past It
Sometimes editing is a procrastination wolf in sheep's clothing. It feels like you're doing something useful when you're actually avoiding the production of new content. The post Procrastination’s...
View ArticleMy Procrastination Trick: How I Accomplish Unpleasant Tasks On Time
As a self-employed single mom of two teens, my plate is constantly full. In the past I’ve typically used pressure to help me manage the demands. Now I use a different tactic. It works well without the...
View ArticleAre You Ready for the Winter Writers Marathon?
Okay this is a shameless self-promotion but I cant help it. I’m excited. Join me at the Winter Writers Marathon here in glorious Bellingham, WA. 8 AM until 8 PM, share focus with like-minded...
View ArticleHappiness = Success; 3 Research-Based Ways to Cultivate It
When it comes to energy management tools, happiness is an emotional Swiss Army Knife. It handles everything. Happy people are healthier, wealthier, more successful at work and school, more creative,...
View ArticleBlogging On Schedule: 8 No-Nonsense Strategies to Generate Content
Here are 8 surefire strategies to keep my blogging on track. They also work with other projects, especially when I encounter resistance. Uhm...that would be ALL THE TIME. Sigh. The post Blogging On...
View ArticleWhat happens if you ask for what you want?
I tell my daughters, it never hurts to ask as long as you can accept the possibility of a No. But when Guy Kawasaki solicits your input and you blow off the opportunity, it is––let’s say this...
View ArticleThe DIY Walkstation Treadmill that Tripled My Productivity
The karmic backlash for trying to overcome procrastination is the immediate onset of an excuse tsunami — a galvanized frontal assault of fabulous rationalizations. It’s tempting to cave in. Here’s how...
View ArticleBlog Smarter and Eat Breakfast Too
Optimize your blogging practices at Fairhaven’s first Smart Bloggers Breakfast. Enjoy fresh coffee and delectable breakfast options while learning the latest blogging tips & tricks. Download the...
View ArticleTreadmill Desk, Walkstation, Standup Desk: Which Actually Works?
When I posted about my DIY treadmill desk, I was pretty jazzed. Walking while working really did change the way I approached business, life, everything. So it was puzzling when I began succumbing to...
View ArticleDo What You Love. Sometimes? Most of the Time?
From Paul Graham http://www.paulgraham.com/love.html Do what you love doesn’t mean, do what you would like to do most this second. Even Einstein probably had moments when he wanted to have a cup of...
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