You’re busy. You’ve got a million things you have to do in a day, so prioritization is important. Here’s an exercise that might help. Go get a pen and paper. Like, actually write this out; don’t just do it in … Continue reading
You’ve probably heard about the value of “knowing thyself” and being aware of your weaknesses. However, the lesson there is often misinterpreted, believed to point to things about yourself that you have to undo. In order to become more responsible … Continue reading
If you took over as the head of a company that was in decline, what’s the first thing you’d look at to rescue the company? Tamara: I’d look at efficiency. Primarily, “do my workers have the proper training and the … Continue reading
The writing life tends to revolve around projects not necessarily a schedule. Writers tend to think in terms of the next story, article or novel, but not necessarily how much time it takes to finish. It’s easy to get lost … Continue reading
It is November… It's time to write… The time of NaNoWriMo is nearly upon us. All over the world, crazy geeks will undertake the challenge to write a novel of at least 50 000 words in just 30 days. I … Continue reading
"I hate to plan" I hear that a lot. *I* say it sometime, and I'm a person who uses Project Management techniques to plan his hobbies. (I use SCRUM, if you must know). Here's the hard fact of your career … Continue reading
So last week we talked about how your fan-based networking skills may help on the job search. There's oe more issue I want to address – and its a skillset that many geeks, fans, otaku, gamers, etc. develop in their … Continue reading
Many is the time I hear people decry their failure in their careers. They will say they have skills (which they do). They will note they have passion (which they do). They will state they understand an industry (which they … Continue reading
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivityby David Allen# ISBN-10: 0142000280# ISBN-13: 978-0142000281 PROS: Presents a serious, workable system for getting organizing. Explores the psychology of organization and planning. Easy to read and very personable. CONS: The book's hardcore … Continue reading
If it hasn't been apparent from eighteen months of writing about it, I'm very big on career planning. I'm all for the organized life plan, the schedule, the milestones everything. I don't think it's because I'm a Project Manager – … Continue reading