by Jared Goralnick
It’s 4pm, and I could use a nap. B-bye.
Our body forces moods and energy levels upon us that just don’t work with real world schedules. Or perhaps those schedules are insufficient.
Sometimes it’s better to be a slave to your body: the benefits are huge.
by Jared Goralnick
There’s a formula for change that I’ve come across in the past year: embrace people with diverse and seemingly extreme views.
Someone a couple steps ahead might bring you forward a few inches. Someone a mile in the distance can change your life.
If you’re the product of the people around you, then it makes sense to have a few outliers in your friends.
by Jared Goralnick
We could all learn from Twitter’s 140 character limit. If we were more concise and respectful of people’s time elsewhere, the world would be a happier, more productive place.
Consider this the next time someone chews your ear off. And don’t do the same. Here’s the why and how.
by Jared Goralnick
Hunting through my garage I came across reminders of things that never came to fruition. Sometimes it’s the tangible that offers insight into who we are and how we haven’t changed.
The lesson I picked up, that’s been a theme for me this year is to do a little less, buy a little less, and generally bite off less than you can chew.
by Jared Goralnick
At the core of getting organized and staying on task, there are really only a few requirements.
Rather than a dozen ninja lifehacking tips, this post will help you to identify the core strengths and weaknesses in your process. I feel that these five things define the workflow of a productive knowledge worker:
by Jared Goralnick
The aim of productivity is to get things done. A hope for day-to-day living is happiness.
Perhaps lessons-learned in productivity can be channeled into this day-to-day hope, helping us to “get to happy.”
by Jared Goralnick
Many blogs have commented on FriendFeed’s beta feature that allows you to restrict which connections’ updates appear in your feed.
I look forward to other social networks following suit—as it will be huge progress in solving the problem of social network information overload.
by Jared Goralnick
When it comes to friendships and relationships, is it fair to apply principles of productivity…or is it not only a waste of time but perhaps even harsh and potentially damaging?
I say if you’ve got a system that works for you, then by all means apply it to the people in your life, too. It’ll not only help your sanity but your relationships.
by Jared Goralnick
Last year I attended SXSW Interactive, and I can’t recommend it enough for entrepreneurs, web geeks, and anyone looking to be inspired. Today I want to recommend some favorite presentations you can download.
I’ve also applied for one panel and been invited to participate on another for 2009. Two minutes of your time could help win me a spot on stage!
by Jared Goralnick
Who do you want in your life? I want to answer that question and discuss what to do about it.
I hoped to write a blog post explaining timezones and technology, but there are moments when computer tips just aren’t that important.
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.
