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Back at my desk with several very cool ideas to execute this week! #li
I'm going to try and raise visibility for a couple of the web sites and launch a new kind of meeting for inventive conversations.
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Where to share
Although paid advertising will always be valuable (especially in the form of sponsorships), we are witnessing that tool being surpassed by what we used to jokingly refer to as 'word of mouse'–back when you had to forward an email to your friends. Jeff Bullas has an excellent eye for this race track. Winners? Too early…
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Trying to figure out how to get the best of the routine and the best of a break while visiting Austin #li
Breaks in our routine are really valuable to our creativity, but we have to figure out how to balance. What part of the routine just get dropped? What part has to be protected to maintain productivity?
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After excellent breakfast with Durwin Sharp, have entirely new set of options to explore. #li
Durwin Sharp is Chief Idea Catalyst at Virtual Thinking Expedition, and whenever I get stuck he helps me find a way out. He's great at getting whole teams unstuck, as well.
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What makes social media so useful
Most of us are using social media because we want to be liked and admired. But those who will be most admired are those who leverage social media to get something done. 99 Percent: Using Social Media to Make Ideas Happen, 2011-Jul, by Sarah Rapp There's nothing more rewarding than feeling like you're a part…
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Big to-do list and lots of errands today, but plenty of learning and adventure #li
Traveling to lunch with a friend today, placing orders, making arrangements. Hope to share what I've learned tomorrow.
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More about failing forward: decide next step based on ‘what do I need to learn?’
As a launch my reading catch up, I've already found something valuable at 37 Signals. When breaking the design process into steps, commentor Kent Beck recommends not looking at accomplishment but at learning. "How much do I need to do to learn the next leasson?"
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Discovered that when I fall behind on my reading, my creativity stalls
Less was accomplished today than I hoped. I spent way too much time looking for things. But I think that was just dithering from the fact I haven't been doing my evening reading over the last few days. It's like my well has run dry.
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To be more convincing, be an example
The things that I'm passionate about, building loyalty and knowing your customers, seem to be irrelevant to many people. All I can do is show them how it's benefiting me. Daily Good: 29 Lessons from Travelling the World, 2011-Jul-16, by Benny Lewis Enough words and enough arguing. Just live by example and soon you’ll have…
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Pressure is on to post my new bio, but surprised to find it makes me anxious #li
After all this work, I've got to put it out there, but first I'll spend time today tinkering with the end of it.
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