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  1. Checking email at designated times

    I’ve thought a lot (more) about how I operate since reading The 4-Hour Workweek. One big part of my life, and probably everyone’s reading this, is email. It was almost like a game refreshing Gmail, trying to spot the elusive ‘Inbox – (1)‘. I’ve stopped playing that game! I suggest you do, too. The problem When you’re [...]

    Jul 5, 2007 — 10 Comments

  2. Creating a daily agenda

    One of the most useful habits I’ve begun is very simple. It’s helped me accomplish more each day. It’s helped me feel accomplished before I go to bed. The best part about this technique? There are only three steps! 1. Create your daily list I use my BlackBerry Tasks application to dump every single task I think [...]

    Jun 19, 2007 — 7 Comments

  3. Can I get part-time benefits?

    This article also appears on Employee Evolution: The Voice of Millenials at Work. One of the more annoying traits of being a part-timer (or hourly worker) is the lack of benefits. Now, in most cases you’re not entitled to these benefits because you don’t work hard enough. Economically speaking, I don’t contribute to the company enough [...]

    Jun 6, 2007 — 3 Comments

  4. You should change jobs when…

    Do you feel like you deserve a little better? Are you not being challenged enough? Well, then perhaps it’s time to move on. Maybe a new boss, different company, perhaps even a new career. Whatever it may be, you know you should change jobs when…

    May 17, 2007 — 8 Comments

  5. Sometimes big companies are no fun

    I’ve been an intern at a large company for over a year now. I’ve worked both part-time and full-time. I’ve seen the ins-and-outs, no doubt. That’s why I found this article on CollegeHumor so amusing. Going off to work at a big company after school can be sad, lonely and a waste of everyone’s time.

    May 15, 2007 — 1 Comment

  6. Summer Vacation Contest

    I have a burning question and I want you all to help me find an answer: If you could do anything this summer, what would it be and why? One small caveat, your idea has to take place within 200 miles of your residence and cost under $500. Top 3 Prizes: Your choice of an invite to [...]

    May 2, 2007 — 19 Comments

  7. An Open Letter to Google

    Dear Google, What have you done lately to

    Apr 16, 2007 — 13 Comments

  8. GMail Todo Redux

    It’s cool because it rhymes. So, you might remember my very simple GMail Todo List which I still use daily. What if I don’t want to keep GMail open to see what I need to do? Well, if you have Vista or some sort of desktop widget/gadget you can subscribe to feeds. Luckily, GMail [...]

    Mar 19, 2007 — 1 Comment

  9. Budget your time like it’s your money

    Actually, I think the title should read more like: “budget your time nearly the same way you should be budgeting your money”. If you know me then you I’m a) an accountant, b) a big fan of personal finance, and c) looking for new ways to be productive. I’ve found a secret I’ll share with [...]

    Feb 27, 2007 — 5 Comments

  10. WordPress 2.1 Rap

    So, I got a little bit of free time and decided to make a quick song dedicated to the new version of WordPress. Colin had the brilliant idea of using Nelly’s song “Air Force Ones’. So, I did this a number of weeks ago thinking I’d have time to make a video. I don’t. So, [...]

    Feb 17, 2007 — 36 Comments

  11. Community Next Wrap-Up

    My favorite question asked on Tuesday was ’so what did you do this weekend?’ because naturally my non-nonchalant response was ‘put on a 350-plus-person conference’. If you don’t know, Noah Kagan had planned a terrific conference and I had the pleasure of helping out along the way. If you want to know what everyone thought [...]

    Feb 14, 2007 — 5 Comments

  12. Your Guide to the Discovery Channel

    I love the Discovery Channel. Why? It’s the only “cable” channel we get in our “basic cable” package. Apparently that package means local programming + spanish channels + paid programming + Discovery Channel. Now that you understand why I’m a self-declared expert on the aforementioned channel, read on to learn more about the diverse programming [...]

    Jan 19, 2007 — 4 Comments

  13. It’s Called WordPress

    I’ve been quietly working on a silly project — they’re good to throw into the mix every now and again. It started in the 9rules member forum. A member, deus62, mentioned he was becoming a WordPress convert. I decided to offer my humble opinion and response in a light-hearted country tune. I do hope you [...]

    Jan 14, 2007 — 145 Comments

  14. BlackBerry 8100 Pearl Review

    I bought a new toy. I told myself, “hey, you spent a lot of time watching TV and sitting around over Winter Break, you deserve it, buddy.” And who am I to argue with myself? I’ve always been a big fan of bar phones (as opposed to flip, slide, and anymotionthatmaybreaksomeday phones). So, I went [...]

    Jan 11, 2007 — 5 Comments

  15. Captchas suck

    I think my ‘captcha’ batting average is 300 right now. Captchas are what we call those annoying boxes at the end of a form, or before you download a file. They show you a jumble of letters and numbers and you have to enter what it is. Apparently this is to circumvent non-human interaction with [...]

    Jan 4, 2007 — 12 Comments

  16. My Year in Review

    The year has come to an end. A lot went on for me. I’ve landed a job after college, worked seven jobs at once, helped run a professional fraternity of over 130 people, joined 9rules, left b5media, met new people, learned new things. It’s been fun. Oh, and if you missed it, I remade a [...]

    Jan 2, 2007 — 3 Comments

  17. Five things you don’t know about me

    Well, it’s finally happened, Glenn Wolsey and Ralph Dagza ‘tagged’ me in the “Things you don’t know about me” meme. I think this one can be fun if I put some thought into it. After some time I’ve come up with the following. Friends new and old may all surprised by my personal trivia.

    Dec 28, 2006 — 11 Comments

  18. Save money sooner than later

    You may not realize it but your money right now is worth much more than you could imagine. What if I told you it was possible to turn $14,000 into $1,400,000 with no effort? No, this isn

    Dec 13, 2006 — 8 Comments

  19. Eliminate Distractions

    Since Thanksgiving break is over I figured now would be an appropriate time to talk about being productive (thanks, Glenn). Personally, I just spent a week watching movies, finishing seasons 2 and 3 of Lost, skiing, and napping. Unfortunately there are three weeks of school left before I can remain in this state of laziness.

    Nov 27, 2006 — 8 Comments

  20. Leaving your legacy

    Do you ever wonder what it is you’re remembered for? What is the one thing people keep in mind after they first meet you? What do your close friends say about you? Any idea what your acquaintances from work and school really thought about you? I wonder about this stuff all the time.

    Nov 21, 2006 — 6 Comments

  21. Gym Etiquette

    Since everyone who reads this will likely be finding happiness at a gym now I think it’s only fair I prepare another etiquette guide for those of us new to athletic clubs, locker rooms, and gyms in general. Without further ado, the following should be observed whilst working out at the gym: Coordinate your outfits Style and fashion [...]

    Nov 6, 2006 — 4 Comments

  22. Miss Dewey Sucks

    I want to talk about marketing production quality and how Miss Dewey lacks it. If you haven’t seen this site yet, it’s basically a search engine with a saucy librarian standing there being snarky and clever on occasion. If you don’t get around to typing in a search she’ll try to get your attention. Quite annoying, [...]

    Oct 18, 2006 — 22 Comments

  23. College Etiquette

    I’ve been in college for two and a half years now and I’ve picked up on some things. Going to college at a huge, public university has been a great experience. Don’t like the kid you’re sitting next to today? That’s fine, there’s 398 more to pick from tomorrow. Looking to meet some new people? [...]

    Oct 15, 2006 — 9 Comments

  24. 9rules rocks

    I had some free time today. Instead of a music video I did my own rap song in GarageBand. This song is dedicated to all those cool kids at 9rules. Enjoy. Download 9rules rocks.mp3 (01:56, 2.2mb) Let me tell you ’bout a site, it’s got lots of blogs It’s older than you think, but not as much as [...]

    Oct 13, 2006 — 15 Comments

  25. Five Tips for Interviewing

    There was a time when I considered myself a pretty clever guy. I thought I had a lot of things figured out. Then last week came and went and I made the biggest oversight of my life: companies are already interviewing May 2007 graduates for full-time positions in September. That’s right. What month did we just [...]

    Oct 6, 2006 — 5 Comments