by Jared Goralnick
I’m unhappy when I’m not doing something challenging. I get restless, and checking things off my task list just isn’t enough.
So I can’t help myself–I’ll take on something big, even if it’s “out of scope” from regular work. But time and again, the value I get from that effort is so much greater than 100 little projects.
by Jared Goralnick
In the past week, two of the smartest people I know have taken issue with features or projects I’m working on.
They were engineers, and their arguments were logical and comprehensive, but fundamentally misguided.
by Jared Goralnick
The most useful advice for me in 2012 came from Wayne Willis*: “Let go of the results.” In other words, put your best foot forward, but accept that you can’t control the outcome.
In 2012, I did give my best. What was challenging, even more than the fight forward, was staying sane enough to let go and to keep moving forward.
by Jared Goralnick
RIM gets a bad rap. It set out to create the best email experience for mobile, and it did that. Unfortunately for them, smartphones now do a lot more than email.
Still, it’s worth pausing to look into what BlackBerry brought to mobile email, and to point out how iPhone and Android users can replicate some of RIM’s best features. Continue reading…
by Jared Goralnick
Scheduling conflicts and jetlag are what usually come to mind when people speak of timezones. But they can play a crucial role in productivity, too.
Like an offensive line that makes room for the star player to act, the right timezone frees you to make the play.
by Jared Goralnick
It’s all about the preparation. Andrew Warner (pictured right) knows this—that’s why his entrepreneur interviews on Mixergy are so popular.
I was lucky enough to be interviewed last week by Andrew, where we dug into some practical lessons-learned and shared stories and tips. The video is embedded below. So grab some holiday tofurkey and get ready to be productive…
by Jared Goralnick
In 5 days I turn 30. Cue the tiny violins. The truth is, I’m not struggling. But perhaps that’s the problem.
Remember when we had homework and tests? It was tedious and difficult to get A’s. But even without a report card, the best results require the same struggle.
by Jared Goralnick
I’ve spent nearly ten years working with distributed teams. Working from San Francisco, DC, Buenos Aires, and Barcelona has offered me perspective, freedom, and a unique sort of productivity.
But there are two common problems that will sabotage any distributed team’s progress. We fight them every day at AwayFind, and here’s what we’ve learned.
by Jared Goralnick
I kick ass…but not at most things. I have no regrets…except for a few.
It’s no secret our greatest asset is time and our greatest predictor of success how we spend it, yet most of us have grown into our roles and task lists without giving it much thought.
by Jared Goralnick
Don’t confuse your task list with a way to get ahead. Doing one thing that’s truly noteworthy will get you further than staying on the treadmill.
Go above and beyond and forget your to do’s.
I am Jared Goralnick, Founder and CEO of AwayFind, a web startup that helps people to stop checking their email.
Productivity, the future of email, and building ecosystems are my passions. I organize Inbox Love & Ignite DC, and mentor at 500 Startups & Founder Institute. I'm open to speaking opportunities.
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