The GigaOM Network: Cleantech | Tech Insider | Gadget Gurus | Online Video | Open Source | Mac Love | Research | Live Events | About | Contact

Planning What’s Realistic (and Doable)

October 27th, 2009 (9:00am) Amber Riviere 6 Comments

chessYesterday, I sat down with pen and paper and tried to make a decision about the projects I was going to be working on over the coming months. I wrote down those projects that were currently under way, as well as those I was most interested in pursuing.

The only problem was, by taking on the new projects, I was effectively doubling my workload, and I was barely keeping up with what was already on my plate. Something had to give.

For several hours, I tried to force a square peg into a round hole. I tried changing my perspective, thinking of it in different ways, rearranging my schedule over and over — all to no avail. It just wasn’t going to fit. I finally had to accept a few simple truths. Read the rest of this entry »

Clearing The Cache – Success or Failure Edition

December 3rd, 2008 (1:55pm) Scott Blitstein 1 Comment

Like many of us, I spend quite a lot of time on the web and come across a staggering number of interesting things. In Clearing The Cache I pull out some of my favorites and share them with you here.

In light of the Values of n acquisition, GigaOM wonders Will Twitter Become Your Personal Assistant

blah, blah! technology declares Pownce is Dead

Friendly Bit says Follow the 10 ground rules, or fail on the web

CRM Provider Entellium files chapter 11

Managing Leadership advises on Exploiting Success (via Execupundit)

Sign up for our daily email:

Watch videos at Vodpod and more of my videos