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Burning the Candle at Both Ends
There is a definite initial appeal to burning the candle at both ends. You may find yourself in a dark place and by lighting both ends, you can be filled with more light and be able to get more done. In the context of working from home or just wo...
Find Motivation with Self-Imposed Incentives
Whether you work from home as a freelance writer like me or you hold a more conventional office job, finding and maintaining a sense of motivation can be quite the challenge. The technique that may have worked for you in the past may no longer b...
Value Your Work and Charge Accordingly
A couple of days ago, Raul wrote a blog post titled “The economics of free or why I won’t do things for free anymore.” As a well-educated freelancer and consultant with a wealth of experience, it is only fair that Raul should charge...
Sunday Snippet: Victor Hugo
“A man is not idle because he is absorbed in thought. There is a visible labor and there is an invisible labor.” In previous editions of the Sunday Snippet, we’ve discussed issues surrounding our attitudes and the nature of in...
Don’t Confuse Efficient with Effective
You’ll find that there is an abundance of material available, both online and offline, trying to teach you how you can be more productive and more efficient. They’ll tell you about developing a work ethic and how you can use tools like to...
But You’ve Still Got the Wrong Map
The path to happiness and success can be riddled with all sorts of peril, confusion, and frustration. No one ever said that life was easy, but to navigate through these complexities, it probably pays to have an accurate road map. This way, you know w...
Then Why Not Work Less?
As is the norm with most of my working days, I found myself sitting in front of the computer the other day, chatting with a few people on Twitter. Naturally, we covered a range of topics, but I mentioned that there always seems to be so much to do. I...
Public Holidays and Working at Home
It’s Memorial Day in the United States today, so a lot of people are out enjoying their long weekends. Last Monday, it was Victoria Day here in Canada and many Canadians were similarly enjoying their long weekends. That is, many Canadians who h...
Are You Actually Working?
It’s very common for people to say that they put in far too many hours at work. They’ll say that they’re being overworked and underpaid, but a quick tour of the office will reveal that many of these exact same employees are too busy...
