The gas gauge flashed. 9 miles to empty. 9 miles to empty?! How did that happen? Wasn’t it just 35 miles? Oh, right. That had been three days ago, and I had repeatedly put off filling the tank. I recently returned from a business trip, and had been late to one thing … [Read more...] about Can you afford not to fill your tank today?
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5 simple ideas to improve your problem-solving skills
I have a child with off and on constipation issues. I know, I know. I talk about poop too often. I promise there is a point. Also, I have boys. They are 4 and 6. Poop is a common topic of conversation. (Fellow parents, are you with me?!) Recently, the issue was severe enough … [Read more...] about 5 simple ideas to improve your problem-solving skills
One magic question that will help simplify your communication
How many times have you been the newbie in a certain situation where someone throws out terms, acronyms, perhaps even topics that are completely foreign to you? Did you feel lost? Confused? Like an outsider? It’s a painful experience. It’s also an experience that can be … [Read more...] about One magic question that will help simplify your communication
5 reasons I think you’ll love Asana as much as I do
How do you currently manage your workflow and projects? Is your current setup working for you, or would you like to step up your game? My #1 recommended tool for any size team is a fantastic web-based project management tool called Asana. In late 2017, PC Magazine named Asana … [Read more...] about 5 reasons I think you’ll love Asana as much as I do
How asking for help quickly can save you time and money
I had a nagging, annoying problem with my website. I spent 20 or 30 minutes trying to fix it one day and couldn’t. I then proceeded to get interrupted, ignore it and forget about it. A few weeks later, the issue popped up again, and I’d had it. I momentarily thought about … [Read more...] about How asking for help quickly can save you time and money