What is it about the internet that fuels our dreams of upward mobility? What is it that makes us who we are? The internet amazes us because it connects us in a previously-unimaginable way. It allows us flash communication and increases our business reach. Talltales of overnight stars and instant millionaires stir the loins of […]
Author Archives: Chris
September
26
10 Smart Ways to Make Money Online
posted by Chris
Last time I wrote about whether or not an intensive workday is a possibility. In follow-up, let’s assume that you have mastered the art of productive batching and single-minded concentration. You are a well-oiled cog in the sea of fast-moving and disparate company body parts. However, you still earn a bum wage. Or you’re an […]
September
24
Is an intensive work day just a myth?
posted by Chris
After two years of stubbornly ignoring the “4-Hour Workweek” sitting on my virtual bookshelf, I finally took it down and dove in head first. And it got me to thinking again about the average work day; is a fully-productive, intensive work day just a myth? Some people prefer having a job where you can get […]
September
05
Improve productivity by writing your notes and not typing them
posted by Chris
I have a secret. A grossly underestimated secret. It isn’t a hush-hush type of thing, really. It’s actually a well-known phenomenon that researchers are still trying to figure out. It’s this: I learn better by actually physically writing down notes and lists than by typing them up. Truthfully, many a fellow student and co-worker has […]
August
28
What Makes You Unique…in 150 Characters or less?
posted by Chris
“In 150 characters or fewer, tell us what makes you unique. Try to be creative and say something that will catch our eye!” Please raise your hand if you, like me, really dread seeing this question on your job application. Do you answer in a fun, creative way or go for a concise professional summary? […]
July
30
Expert Review: The Jawbone UP Smack-down
posted by Chris
First came the Fitbit Flex. Then the Jawbone UP was born. Actually, the Jawbone UP came out in November 2011, while the Fitbit Flex was released in May 2013. Why do I mention this? Because, as you’ll see, those two little dates make all the difference in a comparison between these activity-tracking wristbands. This is […]
June
10
The Beginner’s Guide to Personal Branding
posted by Chris
In business school, they talk about personal branding. A lot. In fact, all my professors mentioned it so often that I came away from class thinking the concept was overhyped and somewhat useless. A personal brand, I would scoff, isn’t necessary. My experience and general awesomeness speak for itself. That is, until it doesn’t. Perhaps […]
January
16
Expert Review: The Fitbit Flex
posted by Chris
I’m training to move a sports car singlehandedly. Given that it weighs, on average, 3,500 lbs, I think that’s a nice goal for a next-generation superwoman. But I have a teeny problem: my Fitbit Flex doesn’t want to log my heavy weight training as active minutes. I could potentially go in and log my workout […]
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