One quick innovation that’s really been helping me stay organized is using a dedicated browser for all of our project management, time tracking and calendar, and communication tools. I’ve been using Opera, since it’s not one I was already using in my day to day work. (more…)
5 Reasons to Push and then Perfect
In the past couple month I’ve made significant progress on multiple websites (including this one) simply by getting them live then putting in a couple hours here and there. These are the same websites that I’ve been avoiding working for years on because launching them perfect is such a daunting task.
If you’re building a new website, the best approach is to get something, anything up, then refine it over time. Here’s 5 quick reasons why:
Confidence is like a Pyramid
It occurred to me today that confidence is like a pyramid. In order to be tall your pyramid has to have a large foundation. Also, when you’re standing on the tippy top of your confidence pyramid and reaching for the stars, you’re often balancing precariously on a pretty small point.
In order to reach the sky you need a good foundation.
There’s a few ways you can go about this. (more…)
Death of a Hair Stylist: Lessons on Service
I used to get a lot of mediocre haircuts that cost $25 + tip. $25 haircuts are an interesting price point in that you typically get a much better haircut than the cheapest places (you’re not going to look funny) but they’re nowhere near a good salon haircut. It’s not going to be inspired – in my experience it will be predictably mediocre.
About two years ago, my boss referred me to April. (more…)
