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Introducing The Netsetter 2.0

And then there were three.

Today marks the relaunch of our sister site, The Netsetter. Along with this site and FreelanceSwitch, the new Netsetter creates a “triple threat” in terms of getting better at what moves you. All three sites offer practical tips that cover topics that can help those who want to get better at what they love doing.

The Netsetter was a blog started by Envato’s CEO, Collis Ta’eed in 2009 as a place to discuss start ups. The second iteration of the site doesn’t stray too far from the initial concept, but has been retooled by the Netsetter team to appeal to a wider audience.

If you’re a true netsetter then you’re already on your way to doing something that you truly love doing. With The Netsetter, FreelanceSwitch and WorkAwesome, you have an arsenal of resources available to you that can enable you to do what you love at a whole new level.

Are you a netsetter? Then head on over to the newly-revamped Netsetter today! Click Here to Read Article …

How to Fight Creative Time Wasting

Mike Vardy 28th June General Leave a Comment

I was going to write this earlier, but decided to work on another project first. Then fresh emails beckoned. Then I ate dinner.

I found every which way to do everything but the task at hand…even though I knew full well that I had to get it done. Combating these “creative time-wasters” is something ew need to work at every single day. Over at our sister site, FreelanceSwitch, Will Kenny gives us a few tips on how to do just that.

Fight Creative Time Wasting: Tips for Resourceful Time Wasters

But before you go, check out this video by Levni Yilmaz that takes creative time wasting to a whole other level.

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Lowering Carbon Footprint, Increasing Productivity: From Paper to iPad

Mike Vardy 28th June Productivity Leave a Comment

I’ve been a big proponent of using paper to plan out projects as well as tasks, but since picking up an iPad I’ve been shifting back into electronic organization. I still love having a pen and paper handy, but I’m starting to find that with the right tools in play electronically I am producing more efficiently and effectively. It boils down to a few things, really: Click Here to Read Article …

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Getting Down to Goalsetting: The Freelancer’s Bucket List

Mike Vardy 22nd June Goals Leave a Comment

Having goals is an automatic tendency for everyone – and the goals will be wide in range and scope. What might be something you find not really worthy of being pursued another may envision as an ultimate achievement. It is the achieving them that is the challenging part – although I’d argue that even sitting down to set goals is a larger challenge. It should serve to be an offshoot of your to-do list…and once you’ve put them down and have them in writing, they’re a lot tougher to ignore.

The Freelance Folder blog put together a great post that not only outlines a few of the author’s “bucket list” items, but challenges the reader to come up with their own. It’s an inspiring read and will hopefully serveto get you thinking about what you really want to achieve to live your life to the fullest.

The Freelancer’s Bucket List Click Here to Read Article …

What’s Your Workout Routine?

Mike Vardy 21st June General Leave a Comment

Keeping on top of your game both at work and in life is a real challenge; you can’t stay super-productive if you’re super-exhausted. It just won’t happen.

This is where having a workout routine comes into play.

It’s called a “workout” for a reason – it’s work. You have to treat it as such. If you didn’t show up for work when you were scheduled, you’d have to face the consequences. Same goes with working out. Both set of consequences could spell long-term trouble for you.

Freelancers may have an easier time consistently working out – they generally have a strong sense of self-discipline to call on and keep them honest. That said, they may be “too busy” to do a regular workout. Those who work at the office 9 to 5 will use the same excuse – or bring up plenty of others that fit the bill.

A site I like to check out for fitness tips is NerdFitness – and it’s fitting that the creator of the site, Steve Kamb, took the plunge this week by quitting his “safe” job to focus solely on the site. He’s got the goods to make it all work, too.

So, what’s your workout routine? What are your favorite sites to get fitness tips? Let us know in the comments. Click Here to Read Article …

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Awesome Links #2: Balanced Living, Productivity Apps

Mike Vardy 20th June General Leave a Comment

Today’s dads seek better work-life balance

In honor of Father’s Day, this article takes a look at how the new fathers of the day are meeting the responsibilities of the role both at home and at work.

App demo: Round the Clock

The Unofficial Apple Weblog gives us a sneak peek at an app called Round the Clock. What this productivity app for all of Apple’s line of mobile devices (iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch) does is present all of your calendar information as a pie chart – and that’s just for starters. It’s kind of like having a digital Muji Chronotebook at the ready. It may not be for everyone, but the video is worth a look.

Freelancer’s Wishlist – Father’s Day Edition

Dads aren’t the easiest to shop for – I know, I’m one of them. But sister site FreelanceSwitch has thoughts on what could be a solid (or solid-state) gift for the “freelance father” in your life!

Manymoon: Free Social Productivity, Project Management & Task Management

Fan of Google’s web apps? Then Manymoon has a productivity solution that could be what you’ve been looking for…and it’s free. Definitely something to check out if you (and your team) rely on having stuff in the “cloud.”

Lemonade: The Movie

This movie touches on what we’ve talked about in terms of “dream jobs” here at WorkAwesome, but it also takes it a step further. What if you were given a chance for a clean slate because you found yourself without a job altogether? A pretty inspirng film – and fairly short as it clocks in at just over half an hour. Click Here to Read Article …

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The CV Toolkit – LinkedIn

Mike Vardy 19th June Career Leave a Comment

In this second installment of The CV Toolkit, I’m going beyond the paper resumé and into something that’s emerging as a tool to find really awesome people and really awesome work. I’m going to discuss the benefits of having a LinkedIn profile and keeping it updated.

What is LinkedIn?

“LinkedIn allows you to create a profile that summarizes your professional expertise and accomplishments. You can then form enduring connections by inviting trusted contacts to join LinkedIn and connect to you. Your network consists of your connections, your connections’ connections, and the people they know, linking you to a vast number of qualified professionals and experts.”

– LinkedIn’s About page

You’re going to use LinkedIn to land the job you really want so make sure you put forth not only the energy, but qualifications that are pertinent. Nothing really outside of what you’re looking for should be in your profile.

LinkedIn provides you with a measuring stick to get your profile to where it needs to be to get the best results (i.e. adding connections, a photo, bio, work history, etc.) and once you’ve filled that stick then you need to keep nurturing it. There are several third-party apps that work well with the service, and if you line everything up right you end up with zero communication loss between you and your profile.

The service is all about connecting with, collaborating with and commending others. There’s a lot that goes into it – more that can be (should be) covered on a weekend read. But, since it is the weekend there’s no time like the present to get a profile started or reinvigorate the one you’ve already established. Go to it. Click Here to Read Article …

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