A few days ago, Mara Rogers wrote a post for Copyblogger about SpeedBlogging. Her post had a lot of smart tips for writing blog posts more quickly and efficiently, and I don't disagree with any of the advice she gave. But I'd like to propose another way to approach your posts: SlowBlogging. Heard about the Slow Food movement? They're an … [Read more...] about SlowBlogging
Where Are Your Blind Spots?
Everyone should follow the golden rule, right? No, no, not the one that says "he who has the gold makes the rules." I'm talking about the golden rule we all grew up with. Treat others the way you would like to be treated. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Works for kindergarten and it works now, right? The key to wealth, … [Read more...] about Where Are Your Blind Spots?
The Mad Ninja Skill for Getting Anything Done
I've found it: the magic bullet. The bass-o-matic technique that solves all problems, cures all ills, makes its own sauce, whitens and freshens your teeth (and laundry) while you sleep. I'm going to share my super ninja secret for moving forward when I'm stuck (it works even better when combined with Havi's destuckifier), finding focus, lighting … [Read more...] about The Mad Ninja Skill for Getting Anything Done
Do We Really Need Brass Balls?
Along with the notion that an entrepreneur has to be a ruthless warrior, there's another metaphor that gets used a lot for small business owners--you've gotta have brass balls. Apart from the irritating implication that only people with certain kinds of plumbing get to be successful, once you start meeting a lot of extremely successful people, you … [Read more...] about Do We Really Need Brass Balls?
