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Draft: cloud text-editing for any anything anywhere
// I’ve written about #Draft already a few days ago http://bit.ly/g-draft when it was “just” a web-based text #editor for #Dropboxand Google Drive with version control and collaboration features.But I need to write again as a #Chrome extension was released that redefined how you can use Draft. I’ll just copy the developer’s (+Nathan Kontny) description: [Continue reading]
Text editing on the cloud: Draft
// I’ve been using Dropbox for some time now to access work files from home or when travelling. But when I’ve recently had to work on a closed down Windows PC that I couldn’t install anything, I had to get further "deeper" into the #cloud. :) I’ve been keeping quick notes in text files stored [Continue reading]
Today on the other hand
//- Can be the first day of the rest of your life, if you so choose. Choose wisely.Is an opportunity to decide if you like the path you’re on, or if you need new direction.- Is an opportunity to start building new habits, changing the you of tomorrow.- Is an opportunity to say "yes" to [Continue reading]
What is a Project?
// Things don’t have to be overly complex (as in the #Dilbert comic below) An answer by David Allen of Get Things Done ( #GTD ): Any outcome that’s going to require more than one action item, in some sequence of events in order to be able to get to that outcome, that’s a project. [Continue reading]
Hack your life!
// #Hacking is not a bad word, mmm’okay? :) Here is a small intro on hacking your daily routines to improve your #productivity and enjoy more of what’s really important in #life! :)
7 tips to get to an empty inbox
// The guys at Time #Management Ninja have a short guide on reducing your mail clutter allowing you to be more #productive . 1. One Day at a Time: If you already have a lot of mail, realize that you can’t empty it all on one day. You can do it gradually though.2. You Touch [Continue reading]
On being a productive creative
// Here’s an excellent speech by illustrator Victor Koen at this year’s TEDx Athens on harnessing your #productivity and #creativity. Some of the key concepts he explains: - Work-day self-awareness: realize which hours of the day you work best on your various tasks- Separate your tasks to match your best performance during the day- Learn [Continue reading]
Must download: Best of Quora
// If there is a site that you could say "let’s convert this into a book", it is probably #Quora . So it’s great that they just come out with a collection of 100 of their best responses form the last 2 years. The 400-page #book is available for download as a free #PDF [Continue reading]
New year resolutions motivator: Lift for iOS
// As usual for this time of the year, you might be thinking about doing all those you always wanted to do like start reading more books or working out or even be a better person. If you’re missing on #motivation , there’s (more than one actually) app for that. Following the recent trend of [Continue reading]
The Apple Manual on being a Human
// A big scoop for Gizmodo yesterday, with what appears to be the Apple manual on their Genius staff training. It’s a full instructions set on how to talk to customers in a civilized, friendly and empathic way, while at the same time not admitting that there might something wrong with an #Apple product and [Continue reading]
John Cleese on creativity
How many Jewish mothers does it take to screw a light bulb? :) An excellent video of John Cleese on #creativity not as talent but as a way of operating. http://vimeo.com/18913413 via +Mike Spinak
Getting your priorities straight
The parable is more than just about time management. Read on… Reshared post from +Brad Thompson Parable of Time Management One day, an expert in time management was speaking to a group of business students and, to drive home a point, used an illustration those students will never forget. As he stood in front of [Continue reading]
Productivity is a finite resource
When you start depleting it, eventually you will run out. At that point, the only way to be productive again is to not try being productive :) Embedded Link Why Crunch Modes Doesn’t Work: Six Lessons Executive Summary. When used long-term, Crunch Mode slows development and creates more bugs when compared with 40-hour weeks. More [Continue reading]
Estimation on software projects can by tough
#Drupal experts Lulabot are sharing their thoughts and workflows (and even a budgeting spreadsheet!) Embedded Link The Art of Estimation | Lullabot Two Truths About Estimation. The first truth about large software projects is that it’s nearly impossible to provide an accurate estimate at the outset. A modern web site is a collection of small [Continue reading]
Remember to stretch your neck! :) http://cursorgaze.com/?p=1507
Remember to stretch your neck! :) http://cursorgaze.com/?p=1507 via +Guy Kawasaki
The state of management tools
You have to wonder how far development of business software has progressed, when spreadsheets is being voted as the the best tool for the simple task of a to-do list. My personal choice is Apogee Team, but I’m biased :) More: Five Best Group To-Do Management Tools | LifeHacker
Free Video Sharing Tools For Businesses
With the announcement yesterday about Facebook’s Video chat feature, there is more interest surrounding ways that you can share the apps running on your screen as well as your mug across a video link. There are dozens of Web conferencing products that I have cataloged here and I will mention a few of these services [Continue reading]