Automation steps in where humans shouldn’t and software can’t. Tedious, repetitive tasks are best done by carefully programmed robots.
I Didn’t Even Know I Was Sick
This piece was originally published in the Packet Pushers’ Human Infrastructure Magazine, a publication about the human side of working in technology. HIM is sent every other week or so to Packet Pushers Ignition members. Sign up for free. I recently tweeted… I’ve become okay with only having so much time in my schedule. Would […]
Don’t Reply To Everything
I like to meet other’s expectations, and have them think cuddly, happy thoughts about what a swell person I am. I know that when I send an email, I hope to get a response. Therefore, when I receive an e-mail, my natural inclination is to respond.
StayFocusd Extension For Chrome
Stayfocusd is a useful Chrome extension for filtering time-wasting websites. It’s a progressive step towards deleting social media accounts entirely.
Space To Think My Own Thoughts
How I can create deep content if my mind is usually in a broken mirror state, challenged by outside thoughts and ideas all of the time?
The Pros & Cons Of Task Managers
Task managers are tools that allow you to maintain organized lists of the things you need to do. Over the last couple of months, I have shifted my workflow to revolve around a task manager. That means that what I do each day is driven by the tasks that are on my list. If the […]
Postpone Inbox Procrastination
I’ve recently admitted to myself that my ineptitude with my inbox is due largely to procrastination. That is, I can’t face the task that a particular inbox message presents, and thus I ignore the message. With this admission comes a desire to reach inbox zero each and every day. I don’t like my productivity squashed […]
Think Of Your Audience
As a technical writer, you’re not writing to impress your peers–those people who already know what you know. Rather, you’re writing for your audience. Think of them.