Month: October 2010
Why You Should Think Twice Before Sending Angry Email
As a writer and editor I’ve been bred to have a tough skin. Some of my best constructive criticism came from thoughtful professors and kind editors when I was attending NYU for grad school. If it wasn’t for my editor at Inc., I never would have learned to write aRead More
True Time Tracker is Dead Simple Time Tracking Software
If you have been avoiding software time tracking tools because many of them take up too much time setting up, then you could consider using True Time Tracker. This free time tracking software can help you manage your time quite effectively. Once you start it up, it hides in yourRead More
Lumosity Brain Trainer Developer Joe Hardy on Brain Games
“Work smarter, not harder” is a common aphorism used by those in constant pursuit of productivity. Generally, it cautions you to avoid hyper-focusing on the work itself, and to make conscious choices about exactly how you are working. Of course, focusing on both your work and your approach can beRead More
Awesome Links #19: Email Security Tips, Writing Tips and More
Gmail Security Checklist: Something Everyone Should Know About The Gmail team recently launched a security checklist which they recommend each Gmail user to go through. I’d recommend that even if you use any other email service (or client), you should go through this. Not only does it suggest email specificRead More
Productive Kitchen Gadgets #4: Food Processor
For those of you out there who like fresh produce, there is one kitchen gadget that you should not be without. That gadget is the food processor. If you grow your own vegetables, and end up having a bumper crop, the last thing you want to do is waste anyRead More
Balancing Work Priorities as an Entrepreneur
We sometimes view entrepreneurs as those born with creative genius or great business acumen, that are able to somehow magically transform their business idea into a successful and profitable venture. However, as evidenced in a report, “Makings of a Successful Entrepreneur,” published by the Kauffman Foundation (November 2009), one factorRead More