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The Philosophies of Work: A Conversation with Derek Sivers of CD Baby - The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

2008-08-09T03:03:09Z

The Philosophies of Work: A Conversation with Derek Sivers of CD Baby - The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss

Derek is a programmer who lost his stage fright by doing more than 1,000 gigs as a circus ring leader. He is also the musician who started CD Baby, the world’s largest online music store for independent musicians.

Tags: 4HWW, Tim Ferriss, videos, interviews, CD Baby, Derek Sivers, work

5 Alternatives to Time-Wasting Meetings - Stepcase Lifehack

2008-08-07T01:54:29Z

5 Alternatives to Time-Wasting Meetings - Stepcase Lifehack

Nobody likes meetings. Well, not “nobody” – that older guy with the beard that nobody seems to know personally that comes to every meeting? He likes meetings, because he gets a free donut and a nap. But other than him, most people see meetings as way too unproductive and time-consuming to be likable. Necessary, sometimes, but not likable.

Tags: Lifehack, meetings, work

Four Strategies To Work Smarter, Not Harder | @ Dumb Little Man

2008-07-28T15:22:39Z

Four Strategies To Work Smarter, Not Harder | @ Dumb Little Man

you need to be prepared to work A LOT. But to me, it’s about working smarter, not harder. To me, this category should be about project management and time management skills, not how much family time we are willing to sacrifice to get the job done. Isn’t that why many are shifting to self-employment in the first place? To have some flexibility to do other things?

Tags: Dumb Little Man, work, job, personal development

7 Things You Can Do To Save Your Job… Or Create a New One | Stephen Shapiro on Innovation, Creativity, Goals & Performance

2008-07-25T20:10:06Z

7 Things You Can Do To Save Your Job… Or Create a New One | Stephen Shapiro on Innovation, Creativity, Goals & Performance

Last night I was on “The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch” on CNBC. I was there to discuss how to save your job during a down economy. I had a number of tips prepared, but due to limited time, I was only able to give 2.

Tags: Stephen Shapiro, work, career, jobs

How to Earn Your First Love Dollar

2008-07-17T00:24:55Z

How to Earn Your First Love Dollar

If you really commit yourself to the idea, can you earn $1 from doing something you love?

Tags: Steve Pavlina, personal development, work, love, passion

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - Gill Corkindale

2008-06-03T17:45:27Z

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - Gill Corkindale

This week I want to set out some definitions of imposter syndrome and some useful steps for dealing with it. If you feel you are holding yourself back, or if you work with someone who displays this behaviour, read on.

Tags: HBR, Imposter Syndrome, imposter, work, career

Simple Manifesto: Break Free from the Tyranny of the Clock | Zen Habits

2008-05-14T02:08:32Z

Simple Manifesto: Break Free from the Tyranny of the Clock | Zen Habits

Only very recently have we been forced to work from 8 to 5, and to go to school and follow a very rigid class schedule. Only very recently have we become obsessed with tracking and making use of every minute, so that we have things to do when we’re waiting for other things to happen.

Tags: Zen Habits, time, clock, work

Randy Pausch notable quotes, excerpts from Last Lecture Â« Social Capital Blog

2008-04-25T14:21:14Z

Randy Pausch notable quotes, excerpts from Last Lecture Â« Social Capital Blog

"In Randy Pauschâ€™s Last Lecture at Carnegie Mellon University in the Fall of 2007, facing pancreatic cancer and the likelihood that he would only live a month or two, Randy summed up his lifeâ€™s wisdom for his kids (then 1,2, and 5)."

Tags: lecture, living, life, death, equanimity, love, truth, collaboration, work, risk, wonder

wish jar : 10 ways to infuse your work with your personality

2008-04-18T14:32:01Z

wish jar : 10 ways to infuse your work with your personality

Handout on 10 yeas to infuse your work with your personality

Tags: creativity, self, personality, work, jobs, fulfillment, satisfaction, act, love, gifts

A Teacher's Lessons for Business Leaders

2008-04-16T15:18:42Z

A Teacher's Lessons for Business Leaders

One of the most inspiring leaders I've met in the last several years does not run a Fortune 500 company, did not launch a startup in his garage, and has not led an army. He's a schoolteacher. But his persuasion skills are so effective they should be adopted by anyone who manages anyone.

Tags: motivatiom, teaching, work, encouragement, positivity, curiosity