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What I Learned on the Internet, Writing Edition

by Drew on December 18, 2009 in What I Learned From
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photo by christgr

In many businesses, the most effective way to get something done is to put it in writing.  Business writing helps drive clarity and accountability, and gets things done.  Below are some tips from around ‘net to improve your writing.

Note: This is part of the What I Learned on the Internet Series.

  1. Write Efficiently – Get through email quickly by writing only three sentences.
  2. Write to Speak Well – Great speeches start from great writing.
  3. Skip Technology – Consider not using spell-checker to be more careful.
  4. Be Funny – Engage the reader through humor writing.
  5. Learn What’s Good – Take a course to find out what is good writing.
  6. Avoid the Mistakes – Know and avoid some of writing’s dumbest mistakes.
  7. Know the Value – Understand what makes writing so important.

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What I Learned on the Internet, Motivation Edition

by Drew on December 4, 2009 in What I Learned From
photo by falconaxe

photo by falconaxe

Motivation can be hard to find at times, so when you find you are in need of being motivated, check out some of these links.

Note: This is part of the What I Learned on the Internet Series.

  1. Find the Peak - Accomplish more by working at your peak times of day.
  2. Be Worthy of Remark - Make the decision to be remarkable.
  3. Be Excuse Free - Accept no excuses when trying to get something done.
  4. Don’t Think Big - Get started by following the little rules.
  5. Future Think - Ask yourself, “what will I remember when I am 90?“
  6. Get Scientific – Understand the science of motivation.
  7. Find Your Trigger - Identify what motivates and de-motivates you.
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What I Learned on the Internet, Productivity Edition

by Drew on October 2, 2009 in What I Learned From
photo by shadowkill

photo by shadowkill

The Internet is full of sites that can help you procrastinate, but it’s also filled with tips on how to be more productive.  The articles below can help you get things done better, faster, or in some cases not at all.

Note: This is part of the What I Learned on the Internet Series.

  1. The quickest way to get something off your to-do list is to just delete it.
  2. Want shorter meetings? Require dancing while giving updates.
  3. Beat procrastination to be productive.
  4. No matter how busy you are, you can always make room for brilliance.
  5. Tempted to stray away from work? Distract yourself with manageable tasks.
  6. Combine improv and GTD for uber-productivity.
  7. Work at your peak times to accomplish more.

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What I Learned on the Internet, Inspiration Edition

by Drew on September 4, 2009 in What I Learned From
photo by khattaway

photo by khattaway

Inspiration can come in many forms.  One man’s inspirational message is another man’s cheesy saying.  Either way, you’re sure to find some inspiration in the links below, so get to reading.

Note: This is part of the What I Learned on the Internet Series.

  1. Build Strength, Tenacity, and Courage – Find out what other people suggest for “Testing My Mettle” on Metafilter.
  2. Take Advantage of Time – Think about how you can take advantage of free time (or Slack as Seth Godin calls it) you have to better prepare for the future.
  3. Life Lessons – Consider an NLP view on the 12 Laws of Life.
  4. A Positive Example - Learn how Helen Keller learned and feel inspired.
  5. Effect Change – Make small changes to see big improvements with 7 ways to change your life in the next 7 days.
  6. Be Different – Rebel against the status quo when it makes to become a practical non-conformist.
  7. Declutter - Think about living with less to live better.

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What I Learned on the Internet, Brain Edition

August 28, 2009

They say that humans only use 10% of their brain.  I don’t know whether or not that’s true, but the following articles can help you increase the amount you use your noggin regardless of how much you use it now. Note: This is part of the What I Learned on the Internet Series. Boost Your [...]

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What I Learned on the Internet, Unemployment Edition

August 19, 2009

With the current unemployment rate sitting at over 9%, nearly 1 in 10 people are in need of a job.  Here are some great tips and tricks for getting back into the workforce (or at least taking advantage of the extra time you have). Note: This is part of the What I Learned on the [...]

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What I Learned on the Internet, Language Edition

May 1, 2009

As companies continue to globalize, it’s becoming increasingly more important to be able to communicate across culture and language gaps. Here are a list of resources that can help you bridge that gap. Note: This is part of the What I Learned on the Internet Series. Picture the Words – Pete Lidwell shares a great [...]

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What I Learned on the Internet, Presentations Edition

April 17, 2009

Learning how to deliver effective presentations is absolutely critical to be successful in today’s corporate world.   Here are some articles from around the web that can help make your next presentation the best it can be. Note: This is part of the What I Learned on the Internet Series. Make the Boring Stuff Fun – [...]

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