I have had my Mont Blanc in hand a lot lately. Most of my work is in front of a computer with keyboard. I love the productivity increases and could not run my business any other way without easy cloud computing and keyboard.Lately, I am finding joy in expressing gratitude and connecting with … [Read more...]
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Focusing On What Matters
I have been thinking a lot lately about focus and the relentless distractions which pull at me. Where I am putting my time and energy can mean the difference between a successful week of work. My recent road trip has me thinking about prioritizing. Here are some questions I am filtering my work … [Read more...]
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Thank You Nashville
My friend, Brad, helped me finish this race despite the late hills. It was a motivating time to build on something. It's hard to believe this kind of pace would not even break a sweat back in my college running days.As I get older, I am learning to keep setting new goals and challenging myself … [Read more...]
Monday, April 30, 2012
Getting Lucky
"The harder I work, the luckier I get." - Samuel Goldwyn I just got done running the Nashville half marathon this past weekend. Over 35K people were out there pushing themselves through the heat and hills. I can't say it was the most pleasant experience. It hurt, I was tired and I had to push … [Read more...]
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
The Tyranny Of Distractions
Just because there are more outlets to dabble in does not mean it is always better. I have to fight the battle just like everyone else with extreme vigilance, especially with the frequency and ease of new products that continue to flood us.The problem is that each new software, social media … [Read more...]
Monday, April 16, 2012
Recognizing And Respecting Feedback
Feedback is critical for success. We have ideas all the time but they have to be tested in reality. The universe has a way of giving us feedback to help us along the journey towards success. Feedback comes from many different places. The ignorant or foolish person cannot recognize this. Leaders and … [Read more...]
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Using Twitter For Your Own Productivity
Twitter is a great place for building some personal processes. The convenience of posting a quick tweet from anywhere makes the medium highly appealing. My own Twitter feed @dondalrymple is where I like to not only provide value for others, but I also like to use it for feeding other parts of my … [Read more...]
Monday, April 9, 2012
Getting The Approach Right
You really do not get a second chance to make a first impression. So, if you act in desperation because you don't want to think through a clear process and strategy, think about how you are blowing permission with the person you cold call, mail or spam. Your name is on that marketing gimmick and … [Read more...]
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Creating The Craving
I love chocolate. I have loved it since I was a little boy, especially dark chocolate. I can remember enjoying great, exquisite chocolate growing up in Germany. It was a treat my mom and dad would indulge us in on long walks and outings. There's a sort of fulfillment that happens when I get some … [Read more...]
Monday, April 2, 2012
Sell Something First
Before you build something, sell something first. There's a common safety zone which pseudo-entrepreneurs find refuge in when launching a venture or trying something new - they overdesign. It's safer in that space. You can imagine what the world needs and wants and build it. There's no rejection … [Read more...]
