Anyone that works in an office will be well aware of the time wasting opportunities offered up by the internet. What starts off as ‘research’ soon degenerates into an online shopping spree or a game of follow-the-news-lead. I’m the perfect case in point as, whilst in the process of writing this opening paragraph, I’ve already read two articles on PS3 gamers getting their credit … [Read more...]
The Aches & Pains of Overlooking Proper Ergonomics
Over the last several weeks the primary thoughts that have been repeating over and over in my head are "wow…my neck is really killing me," along with "jeez why are my shoulders SO sore," and "why does my back feel like there are forks stuck in my spine?" The pain and discomfort finally got so bad that I simply couldn’t take it anymore & I wasn’t getting any work done. … [Read more...]
Bridging the Gap between the Expected and Unexpected
“The best things in life are unexpected – because there were no expectations.” -Eli Khamarov Fear I’ve always believed that the saddest thing in life is untapped, wasted potential. Consequently, my greatest fear is for someone to one day look at me and say, “he could have done so much more,” or “what a waste of potential.” These fears weigh on me and prompt an ongoing … [Read more...]
Do you trust yourself to make it happen?
In front of him, lays a vast gulf. The next building is over a thousand feet away, yet somehow he is being goaded on to cross this barrier… with a leap of faith, literally. Neo, not fully self-actualized as the savior of mankind, watches in amazement as Morpheus tells him to “free his mind” and make a jump that most would call impossible. The moral of this little reference to … [Read more...]
Make Your To-Do List Do More For YOU
Whether it's scribbled on your hand, in a battered old notebook, or typed into your iPhone, your to-do list is the throbbing heart of personal productivity. The simple act of committing your obligations to paper is an easy way to keep tasks and reminders from slipping through the cracks of your over-stuffed mind. But in many ways, how you write it is just as important as … [Read more...]