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by Jared Goralnick
Momentum is inevitable. You wake up one more morning the product of the months before it, and the previous “you” seems like a specter of years ago.
Sometimes you have to pause to examine both your position and your velocity. It’s time for three important questions.
by Jared Goralnick
SXSW is one of my favorite annual events. But while the panels are good, it’s really about the people.
I’m moderating a session on Friday, organizing runs every day at 8, and generally have time between a bunch of things. I want to meet you!
by Jared Goralnick
Happy Monday. We’re 7% through the year–are you 7% through your goals? Let’s make this happen together.
Tomorrow at 6pm EST, over 300 people will phone in to Jason Drohn and I go through the top seven productivity killers—and offer solutions. It’s free, too.
by Jared Goralnick
I needed more guidance for 2010 than just ‘swim’. So I began seeking out something more concrete.
In the process I found what had invisibly guided the past year, and may be the key to every decision I make going forward. Perhaps I found the meaning of it all. Continue reading…
by Jared Goralnick
Last year I suggested we should choose just one word and label it a theme for the year ahead. I reported back on that theme last week.
This year is a similar theme, but it comes from a very different basis—the word is swim. I’ll explain after the jump…
by Jared Goralnick
Conventional wisdom is if you want something done fast, you’re going to pay a premium. Or that if things are rushed, quality suffers. But in a product business, time is the most expensive and dangerous enemy.
There is a time to sprint, and not just because you want to work harder. Consider this:
by Jared Goralnick
Most people could use more career independence. Many have some big idea they want to offer the world. A few thrive on building authority by taking on greater responsibility.
But these do not necessarily go hand-in-hand—they often make for a risky and stressful formula. If you want freedom, impact, or authority, let’s talk about some paths to these beyond the “go launch a business” suggestion we hear all too often.
by Jared Goralnick
This summer, Cutter Benchmark Review invited me to create a workplace productivity survey with Joe Feller. We were able to collect some interesting data and publish our analysis of it.
Normally $50, I’m able to offer both mine and Joe’s analysis, along with the survey results, as a free PDF to Technotheory readers. Read on for a couple snippets and a link to download the full article.
by Jared Goralnick
Do you deliver or do you delight? The difference–and this applies to personal relationships as well as it does to business—is all about thoughtfulness.
When I look at who I value most, the top of the top are thoughtfulness personified, and they’ve been that way all along.
by Jared Goralnick
Last week I offered advice on selecting and contacting panelists. Once the panel is formed, most people slack off until the day before the event.
Don’t. Here’s what to do next to create a great experience for your audience and panelists alike. Disagree? Let me know…
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.
