Category: General
Anyone for a Pomegranate Cosmopolitan?
In a previous article, I supplied you with a recipe for the world’s best frozen margarita. Along this same spirituous vein, I am here to unveil another killer recipe – but this time for a cosmopolitan. Cosmos are extremely popular these days, and if you follow the cooking and drinkingRead More
21 Tips for Overcoming Writer’s Block
Overcoming writer’s block is hard – really hard. You could spend hours staring at that blank screen and not even come up with the title for an article. I’ve suffered through it many times since I started contributing actively to my own blog and various other sites. Although a writer’sRead More
Learn How to Build a Successful Blog Business
Envato is one of a small number of companies that has learned how to make money from blogs. Today, we gross well over seven figures a year from our blogs. So it’s no small announcement that CEO Collis Ta’eed has released a book packed with the company’s secrets, detailing aRead More
Fast Recipes for Work #2: Cup o’ Chocolate Cake
Here’s another of my favorite fast recipes. How many times have you been slaving away at the computer, trying to squeeze in that last bit of code, those final tweaks to the copy, or the final lines in your design when you were struck with an overwhelming urge for chocolateRead More
5 Novel Ways to Unwind from the Workweek
The weekends are a time when I need to get away from the rigors of a tough workweek. Even though I oftentimes bring my work home with me, at least in my thoughts, I usually can separate my weekends from the work week. Finding different and interesting activities to doRead More
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 thoseRead More
The Complete Guide to Going Paperless
No, I won’t start with the hackneyed remarks like “you need to save environment”, “go green” and all. Let’s just forget the environment for a moment and think about ourselves. Going paperless actually makes you more productive. Just think about the times when you spent hours trying to find thatRead More
What Motivates You?
What gets you out of bed and into your workplace every day? Do you feel stimulated or challenged by your job? Are you in a field that you’re passionate about, and that passion means more than your salary? Do you feel that you’re making a difference to your customers, members,Read More