Productivity Gold – The Cream of the Day

To resolve the conflict between client work and long-term projects, I’m dedicating the first hour of each day – the cream – to long term projects. . . . → Read More: Productivity Gold – The Cream of the Day

My daily productivity practices

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 . . . → Read More: My daily productivity practices

Got that client

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 . . . → Read More: Got that client

Unexpected find in Portland – Charter Schools

During tax time, I become extra aware of just how much money it costs my family to live in Portland. . . . → Read More: Unexpected find in Portland – Charter Schools

Virtual Coffee Table for March 2007

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. . . . → Read More: Virtual Coffee Table for March 2007

More on Roller Coaster Success

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. . . . → Read More: More on Roller Coaster Success

Planting seeds of success every day

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. . . . → Read More: Planting seeds of success every day

Lessons Learned from 18 Months of GTD

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. . . . → Read More: Lessons Learned from 18 Months of GTD

Leaving Dave Ramsey Behind

When I initially started my family’s trek toward wealth, I was a follower of Dave Ramsey. I still think he is a good kick in the butt for people who repeat that garbage myth “Everyone in America has credit card debt. It is normal and OK.”However, I’ve really outgrown him. I think he is wrong in his insistence that debt can never be used as a tool. . . . → Read More: Leaving Dave Ramsey Behind

Expat Fever

Reading an article at Stake Ventures brought on the fever. I so want to live out of the country for a while.Actually, I should say “we”, since my wife completely shares this goal with me. . . . → Read More: Expat Fever