Posts Tagged ‘productivity’
Oct 10
Posted at 8:35 PM on October 10th, 2008 by Alex
This post is part of a series on That INDIE Dude called “Uber-YOU” - all about using web 2.0 and other connected technologies for the greatest impact and productivity possible!
Uber-YOU #4: Google Protects
Sometimes we’re the only smart ones in the world, and everyone else is stupid. But, we all have had moments where it’s the other way around: we catch ourselves being the “stupid ones”. So what to do in those situations?
My favorite online comic, Randall Munroe’s xkcd, had a humorous suggestion (click link to go to actual posting):
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Tags: funstuff, google, productivity, uber-you
Posted in Indie Life | 4 Comments »
Oct 3
Posted at 12:40 PM on October 3rd, 2008 by Alex
This post is part of a series on That INDIE Dude called “Uber-YOU” - all about using web 2.0 and other connected technologies for the greatest impact and productivity possible!
Ever complete that perfect comment on a controversial news story or blog entry, only to see your comment popup with this little nondescript icon next to it?
It can be a frustrating thing, especially when others in the same comment block have their own pictures. How did they get them?!! The comment entry didn’t ask for a picture!!!
Well, here’s the secret: Gravatars.
Step-by-step instructions on never going faceless again after the “read more”.
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Tags: gravatars, productivity, uber-you, web 2.0
Posted in Indie Life | 2 Comments »
Oct 2
Posted at 8:53 AM on October 2nd, 2008 by Alex
Keeping things focused on YOU.
We’ve talked a lot on here about the importance of being YOU — indie, original, and true to your inner self. From expressing your life, causes, and passions through art, to always being REAL and honest in your interactions with those around you. But the question that keeps coming up in the comments and even more so in some e-mails I’ve received is an important one: how do you stay in touch with that inner self?
Of course there are no ground rules. Everyone is different and has to figure that out for themselves. But there are a few common ways that keep coming up, which I lean towards a lot.
One way, is what the “Inspired” series is about: finding those things that inspire you most and latching on to them — feeding your passions.
Another is what the “Resources” series is about: learning the best practices in your field so you have the skills to crank out all your awesome ideas.
And this is the beginning of a new series: Uber-YOU. (more…)
Tags: Indie Life, productivity, uber-you
Posted in Indie Life, design, marketing | No Comments »
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