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Boot Lust

March 10th, 2008 · No Comments

I’m attending South By Southwest this year, and of course that means attending a lot of parties, meeting people and connecting. Last night, I got into a fashion discussion with a new friend and I mentioned my new fashion lust.
I want a pair of the incredible Mark Nason Threat boots, which are sadly about $600 […]

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Tags: Goals

My daily productivity practices

January 14th, 2008 · No Comments

In the last year, I’ve found that planning and task management is critical to my success as an entrepreneur. Of course it is! I knew that before, but the last year has really helped me come up with a great set of tips for motivation and efficient productivity.
I use a blend of three sources for […]

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Tags: GTD · Planning

Got that client

July 8th, 2007 · No Comments

By the way, we did get that giant client. This is mostly a job for my design partner, but it was an amazing feeling to land such a big job.
It is a big surprise to me, discovering how much I enjoy the process of selling. I actually like reading books about sales and […]

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Tags: Sales · Entrepreneurial · Planning

Unexpected find in Portland - Charter Schools

March 28th, 2007 · 1 Comment

During tax time, I become extra aware of just how much money it costs my family to live in Portland.

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Tags: Politics · Taxes · Planning

Virtual Coffee Table for March 2007

March 1st, 2007 · 1 Comment

Every once in a while, I take a shot of the books I’m currently reading. It gives an almost uncomfortably accurate picture of what is occupying my mind right now.

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Tags: Planning · Reviews

More on Roller Coaster Success

February 22nd, 2007 · No Comments

When I talk to peers about my new Web Design Consultancy, I often get the same warning. It seems that many people have tried consulting, but simply find it too difficult to maintain a steady stream of clients.

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Tags: Entrepreneurial · Goals · Planning

Planting seeds of success every day

February 20th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Now that I am working full-time in my new interactive web agency, SolidSiteSolutions, I am even more committed to something I first started doing casually about a year ago. That is, I make a discipline of “planting a seed” every day.

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Tags: Entrepreneurial · Employment · Planning

Lessons Learned from 18 Months of GTD

February 8th, 2007 · No Comments

I’ve been using David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” method for just about 18 months now. Without wanting to sound too gushing, it really has been a life changing process for me.

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Tags: Personal Growth · GTD · Planning

I’ve Resigned!

January 26th, 2007 · 1 Comment

I’ve resigned my job. The Universe truly is a benevolent place.
This is the first time in my life I’ve quit one job without having another fulltime one lined up to replace it. It is truly a leap of faith for me to go 100% on my own.
The Universe hasn’t let me down
Contract jobs […]

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Tags: Entrepreneurial · Employment · Goals

Warcraft or Success, Choose One

December 1st, 2006 · 2 Comments

It has been about a year now since I decided to break out of the month-to-month trap. In that time, I’ve started a business, and begun a partnership in another business venture. It has taken all of my attention, effort, and passion to make these things happen.

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Tags: Personal Growth · Entrepreneurial · Goals