Month: August 2010
What’s Your #1 Question About Increasing Productivity?
When I worked in an office several of my co-workers asked me how I managed to keep my desk organized and clean at all times, how I managed to whip together all sorts of travel plans without a headache, and even whether I actually got any work done with myRead More
Is Talent All You Need To Succeed?
Talent is considered an innate, natural ability. You’re born with it or without it, and supposedly you can neither gain it nor lose it. Talent isn’t learned or developed; it’s discovered by the lucky owner or by the observant talent scout. Skills, however, are developed. Skill is acquired through training,Read More
Awesome Links #9: Secure Wireless, Accountant Hiring, Google Failures
The Complete Guide to Securing Your Home Wireless Network This article at Guiding Tech talks about the steps you need to take to make sure that your home wireless network cannot be easily hacked into. How the internet works [Infographic] A nice illustration explaining how the internet actually works fromRead More
The Practical Guide to Doing Laundry
Laundry: the weekly time-consuming chore that ties you up for some hours. If you’re one of us poor folks who can’t afford help, you’re likely to dread doing laundry, especially if you have to go to a laundromat. I’ve picked up some best practices on how to do laundry thatRead More
5 Tips for Managing Your Facebook Privacy
While spending time on Facebook may not be the most productive thing you can do, it can be a valuable tool – when used in moderation. But have you seen the new Facebook privacy settings? Do you know that if you are not cautious, your personal data could appear inRead More
Planning an Unconventional Home Office Setup
I’ve had a home office for the past ten years. During that time, my wife and I have moved four times. Besides working full time at jobs we love, Lori and I also run our own side hustles: I write, and she creates art and jewelry. Juggling all that leavesRead More