How many of you can’t find enough time to do everything you want on your blog?
How many of you get distracted easily and are not as efficient as you’d like to be?
How many of you get caught up in the little things and don’t get the big things accomplished?
I was responding to a comment to my starting a new project article and it reminded me of a guest post I read on John Chow dot Com a few weeks back (little did I know that the person I was responding to already read the article). Anyway, it’s about a time management expert and a demonstration that he did that really drove a point home.
As a former corporate trainer and current keynote speaker in my field, in my professional opinion, I thought this article was very compelling. I like to tell a lot of stories when I’m speaking and from time to time, I’ll have an elaborate story or exhibit just to deliver a quick punchline that sums it all up.
I’m rarely impressed with presenters but this story grabbed my attention, entertained me, and helped me remember the lesson, which is everything you want a presentation to do. Enjoy this quick read by clicking below and let me know what you think.
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Thanks for the reminder Gabe
I also saw another version of the same story just the other day. Even knowing to take care of the big stuff first, it is sometimes hard. For example, what is a bigger deal, promoting my site to keep traffic up or finishing editing my layout to make it look how I want it to.
I kind of was thinking I should wait until I get my theme complete so once I start getting more regular traffic, my site isn’t changing everytime they visit.
Finishing up your theme, well that’s a big rock!
Anyway, I always get my big rocks in. For example, I have a few days this week where I’m out. I didn’t get a chance to read other blogs until now but at least I posted my articles this morning.
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Great article, wish I was there! Time management is something we could all use help with, not just bloggers. Thanks.
yeah, I have been neglecting to read and comment on other people’s blog while I’ve been doing my massive theme overhaul. I basically just used the template I had before and totally reworked every aspect of it. I would hardly even can it the same theme anymore. It has been a serious undertaking to say the least. What do you think of how my theme looks now? better? worse?
What do you think of putting comments in the theme code (CSS/PHP) throughout about how to edit it and publishing it for free? I would leave some of the original author’s information to be found and note that I edited the theme from there. I think it would be an awesome teaching tool and probably get me so decent traffic. What do you think?
Now I just have to get better about posting daily. I’ve spent so much time getting my theme together the last few days that I haven’t spent much time posting.
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I think the new design looks great. I can tell you’ve been experimenting with the theme quite a bit.
As for adding comments to the code, I have two thoughts: (1) I’m not sure how many bloggers really want to play with code anyway and (2) I would check with original author first. Maybe I’m wrong with the first point, who knows.
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“former corporate trainer and current keynote speaker in my field” this helps explain why I was able to spend 30 minutes on your blog just now reading and commenting. Your writing style is so comfortable, informative and approachable.
I’ll be back for more via RSS feed!
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Thank you so much for the compliment!
I treat each experience as a chance to learn something or improve upon something. I’ve been very fortunate to have had some amazing opportunities.
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