Willfully uninformed | Mark As Read |
Access to information used to be scarce. We ranked college libraries on how many books they had, and time at the microfilm reader was booked in advance. Today, if there's something I don't know, it's almost certainly because I haven't cared enough to find out. I don't understand molecular biology, the history of Sardinia or […]...
In search of incompetence | Mark As Read |
Learning is about becoming incompetent on our way to getting better. If you're not open to the tension that is caused by knowing you could do better, it's unlikely you're willing to do the work to get better. As you're doing that work, there's the satisfaction it brings, but also the knowledge that just a […]
"For what purposes will it be useful?" | Mark As Read |
In 1840, at the dawn of the information age, the king of Sardinia asked Charles Babbage what nearly instant messaging like the telegraph could possibly be good for. Twenty years later, it was obvious. When I first saw Prodigy in 1986, I saw that the consumer internet would have many possibilities, but I didn't have […]
Later or now? | Mark As Read |
When we feel like doing something selfish, indulgent, hurtful or short-term, we can simply decide to do it later. And when it occurs to us that we might be able to make a useful contribution or do something important, perhaps we could do it now.
Freelance Writing Jobs, March 15, 2024 | Mark As Read |
Good morning, job hunters! Are you ready to land a newwriting gig? As usual, weve got you. Settle in, and get your ninja job-hunting game on. Luck! Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs AI and VR Freelance Writer – How-To Geek (Remote / Contract) Freelance Anime Article Content: Writer – Screen Rant (Remote) Freelance Aviation [...
Naming is part of marketing | Mark As Read |
A name is a hook for us to hang a story on. We need to begin with empathy and a useful story… useful to the people who want to believe it, spread it, and use it to accomplish their goals. But then, the story needs firm footing and a way to stick with us. Patagonia […]
Freelance Writing Jobs, March 14, 2024 | Mark As Read |
Calling all writers! Fill your pipeline curated list of writing jobs. From content creation to copywriting, ghostwriting to technical writing, we've got opportunities to keep you busy. Whether you're an experienced writer or just starting out, our daily updates offer a diverse array of gigs. Embrace the freedom of freelancing the possibilities are...
The Highest-Paying Writing Gigs in 2024 | Mark As Read |
As technology continues to evolve, the ability to write compelling stories and communicate ideas through the written word remains an invaluable skill. In 2024, writers who can captivate audiences and convey messages with clarity and creativity are commanding top dollar across various industries. With freelance writing becoming more popular and the ...
Curation (vs the road to junk) | Mark As Read |
The independent bookstore down the street is carefully curated. Each book takes up the spot that a different book could inhabit, so the owner makes sure that there's a great reason a title is included. Amazon, on the other hand, has no shelf space problem, and the Kindle multiplies it. As a result, the average […]
Freelance Writing Jobs, March 13, 2024 | Mark As Read |
Good morning, job hunters! Are you ready to land a newwriting gig? As usual, weve got you. Settle in, and get your ninja job-hunting game on. Luck! Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs Content Writer – AdSynthesis Hub (United States Remote / Part-time) Content Writer – Stronghold; $39/hr – $55/hr (Remote / Part-time) Stream...
Holding on for dear life | Mark As Read |
That's a cliche from the movies. Dangling from a railroad bridge, only determination and firm grip can save the hero. In our modern world, we often end up holding on to ideas, to grievances or to our view of the world. Ironically, the harder we hold on to the things we're hiding from, the less […]
Freelance Writing Jobs, March 12, 2024 | Mark As Read |
Weve got some morewriting jobsfor you today. Whether youre new or experienced, theres something here for you. These jobs can help you make more money and build your writing skills. So, get ready, fix up your portfolio, and start applying. Good luck with these jobs. Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs Freelance Mac Writer – […]
Hiding the ‘aha' | Mark As Read |
The most effective persuasion happens when we persuade ourselves. The purpose of the memo or the table or the graph or the presentation is to create the conditions for someone to make up their own minds. Because it's almost impossible to make up their mind for them. The aha is actually a chemical reaction, a […]
Freelance Writing Jobs, March 11, 2024 | Mark As Read |
Kick off your week with these remote writing jobs opportunities! Our Monday list features openings with top companies seeking talented writers across a variety of industries. Whether you're a blogger, copywriter, journalist, or subject matter expert, you'll find both short-term gigs and long-term contracts to fit your needs. Get a jump on the work ...
Preference and utility | Mark As Read |
Taste varies. That's why we don't call it utility. Taste is individual preference, not absolute truth. In team settings, then, it's much more helpful to say, "I prefer this over that," instead of, "this is wrong." Some things are wrong. There are standards that we can all accept when it comes to utility, efficiency and […]...
Default to surrender | Mark As Read |
AI chatbots highight a challenge that is worth understanding. It applies to customer service, bureaucracies and teachers as well… If you ask an AI a question and it's not confident in the answer, it should say, "I'm not sure." That could be followed up with, "do you want me to guess" or "if you could […]...
Where are you? | Mark As Read |
When you're reading a good historical novel, you might be there and then. When you're checking your email, you are in a conversation between and among, over there, not here. When you're imagining what went wrong in that conversation yesterday, you are living in yesterday. And when you're scripting the next conversation you're going to […]...
Graceful | Mark As Read |
Long after people forget the details, they'll remember your kindness. There are many forms of hospitality, but resilience, goodwill and gratitude are often the ones that matter. PS here's a short ebook I published almost a decade ago.
Regressing to the mean all by yourself | Mark As Read |
"The mean" is the average. Another word for "mediocre." When an organization gets big enough, by definition, it's the average. When you have enough customers, they represent the population as a whole. If you find yourself seeking to serve the largest possible number of people, you've signed up to be average. Without a doubt, you're […]...
Engaging Your Audience: How Building on Reader Comments Can Fuel Your Blogs Growth | Mark As Read |
The post Engaging Your Audience: How Building on Reader Comments Can Fuel Your Blog's Growth appeared first on ProBlogger. Maintaining Momentum in Blogging Series Blogging thrives on conversation. It's not just about broadcasting your ideas; it's about sparking dialogue and engaging with your community. One of the most vibrant places for these inte...
Freelance Writing Jobs, March 6, 2024 | Mark As Read |
Looking for your next freelance writing gig? Weve got you covered with todays roundup ofremote writing jobsfrom top companies and publishers seeking talented writers. Whether youre an experienced pro or just starting out, there are opportunities here for writers of all levels. Read on to discover your next freelance project across various industrie...
The positive auction | Mark As Read |
[Sorry, I hit publish prematurely. I'll be updating this and correcting the errors as we go.] In 2023, I developed a new idea that transforms an old way of doing commerce. In traditional auctions, there are rounds of bidding and the high bidder pays to get the prize. The last bid is the amount paid, […]
On building a cathedral | Mark As Read |
If you're in need of a gathering place, a dry, functional, centrally located facility for your folks to meet, a cathedral is probably way more than you need. It's far more expensive to build and maintain and not optimal in delivering what's required. But what if this building needs to fill other functions as well? […]
Freelance Writing Jobs, March 5, 2024 | Mark As Read |
Good morning, job hunters! Are you ready to land a new writing gig? As usual, weve got you. Settle in, and get your ninja job-hunting game on. Luck! Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs Copywriting Jobs Proofreading/Editing Jobs Journalism Jobs Plan/Proposal/Grant Writing Jobs Technical Writing Jobs Resume Writing Jobs General/Misc. Fre...
Finally, my auto responder works! | Mark As Read |
I'd gotten horribly bogged down here because I couldn't figure out how to configure the tool that would allow you … More Finally, my auto responder works! →
Headwinds | Mark As Read |
When it's tough going and it feels fraught, it's easy to imagine that the headwinds will never end. And yet, when all is going well and the wind is at our back, it's tempting to imagine that this is the way it's going to stay. Neither is true. The reason we see them as headwinds […]
How to Develop a Strong Sense of Self | Mark As Read |
By Leo Babauta Developing a strong sense of self is one of the most under-appreciated ways to be happy. To have healthy relationships, with others and with yourself. Its not often understood, and as a result, problems in this area cause problems in all areas of our lives. Let me point out just some of […] The post How to Develop a Strong Sens...
Freelance Writing Jobs, March 4, 2024 | Mark As Read |
How was the weekend? I hope you had time to restock your energy reserves and kick butt this week. Here are yourwriting jobs. Have a great week ahead! Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs Writers / Content Workers for Short Assignments (Remote) Weekend Celebrity News Writer – TheThings (Remote) Writer – The Farmers Land Trust; [...
Becoming intentional about virtual meetings | Mark As Read |
A manual I recently read listed the "cons" of having a meeting virtually: To be accurate, every one of these points should have "so far" added. The videogame market is far bigger than the box office of Hollywood films. The people who play video games at home for hours at a time have no problem […]
The question book | Mark As Read |
In the old days, companies had a suggestion box. It was immortalized in cartoons, but the idea that an employee could anonymously submit a suggestion to make things better is a first step in engagement. Some companies took this much further and paid employees for suggestions that generated profits. Digital communication and more open workplaces [...
Freelance Writing Jobs, March 1, 2024 | Mark As Read |
Good Friday morning, FWJ folks. Weve got a bunch ofwriting jobopportunities for you before the weekend. Enjoy the break, and see you next week. Happy job hunting! Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs Content Writer – Marketri; $60/hr – $75/hr (Remote / Contract) Freelance Writer – CarBuzz (Remote / Contract) Content Writer ...
Freelance Writing Jobs, February 29, 2024 | Mark As Read |
Happy Leap Day! How are you making the most of this extra day? Well, I hope job hunting is there somewhere. Here are your writing jobs. Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs Freelance Gaming Guides Writer – Screen Rant (Remote) Content Writer / Copywriter & Social Media Marketer – Crowdcreate (Remote / Part-time, Full-time, Co...
The leap | Mark As Read |
In action movies, there's a lot of leaping. Brave shifts in which the hero gets from here to there, all at once. It's easy to imagine that sudden leaps are how we make our impact. This is blog post #9000 (give or take). When did the leap happen? It wasn't an external leap. The first […]
Top 16 TV Sitcom Dads From the 1990s (As Voted By You!) | Mark As Read |
Growing up in the '80s and '90s, I watched a lot of sitcoms. The TGIF lineup on ABC was a mainstay. As I watched those 1990s TV shows, I naturally identified more with the children. I'd see little pieces of me when Stephanie Tanner got bullied at school or Robbie Sinclair questioned the meaning of […] ~~ Continue reading Top 16 TV Sitcom Dads...
Strategies to Maintain Blogging Momentum Through Lifes Ups and Downs | Mark As Read |
The post Strategies to Maintain Blogging Momentum Through Life's Ups and Downs appeared first on ProBlogger. This week at ProBlogger, we're diving deep into a topic close to every blogger's heart: how to keep the momentum going, no matter what life throws your way. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, maintaining your blog's m...
7 Nuances of Writing for Retailers Compared to Creative Writing | Mark As Read |
Too many creative writers neglect the basics of sales copywriting when writing for retail brands. Retail clients have different needs. Knowing how to craft a romantic, awe-inspiring poem wont mean much to someone who needs a straightforward yet sales-y product description. Before applying for copywriting jobs online, ensure you know how to write fo...
By association | Mark As Read |
We're busy, we're confused and we're always seeking a shortcut. If a company is hiring, the person who worked at Google or Apple or Disney gets more of the benefit of the doubt. Even if all they did was bring coffee to someone. But, if that person was one of the hundreds laid off yesterday […]
Freelance Writing Jobs, February 28, 2024 | Mark As Read |
Weve got some morewriting jobsfor you today. Whether youre new or experienced, theres something here for you. These jobs can help you make more money and build your writing skills. So, get ready, fix up your portfolio, and start applying. Good luck with these jobs. Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs Contract Content Writer – […...
(Free) subscription drive | Mark As Read |
Every four years, give or take, I make a big but cheap ask: Consider subscribing to this blog. If you're already a subscriber, please ask five colleagues or friends to subscribe. It's free. You can subscribe by email by putting your email address in the little box. Click below if you're reading this in an […]
Freelance Writing Jobs, February 27, 2024 | Mark As Read |
Hi, everyone! Take a look at todays writing jobs. I hope you land a new gig or two. Good luck! Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs Freelance Automotive (EV+ICE) Writer – Pocket-lint.com (Remote US or Canada) Content Writer – BeMo Academic Consulting (Remote / Part-time) Freelance Survival Game News Writer – GameRant (Remot...
What are the stakes? | Mark As Read |
How big a swing do we need to make it feel like it matters? At the casino, some folks play with $5 chips, some with $100 chips. Do the high rollers have more fun? Are they more engaged? It's natural to imagine that bigger swings matter more. That a bigger audience means our standup needs […]
Freelance Writing Jobs, February 26, 2024 | Mark As Read |
Looking for your next freelance writing gig? We've got you covered with today's roundup of remote writing jobs from top companies and publishers seeking talented writers. Whether you're an experienced pro or just starting out, there are opportunities here for writers of all levels. Read on to discover your next freelance project across a variety [&...
The close proximity gap | Mark As Read |
One of the unmentioned causes of division in much of our culture happens because of the shift in expectations and rules when we begin to live in close proximity to one another. In a non-crowded setting, the default is independence. The expectation is that you can drive as fast as you like, do whatever you […]
The grey goo | Mark As Read |
If we take a big enough dataset… Add to it machine learning and autotune and the race to fit in and reach the masses… We end up with a relentless march toward mediocrity. Mediocre is another word for average. It has always happened as industries matured (whether it's Motown or blenders). But then, often, a […]
A transformative summer | Mark As Read |
Living indoors, connected to a screen, it's easy for the months and years to blur together. The seasons used to matter more. But for young adults, they still do. Transitions are built around the seasons, and the headlong rush to a career is still sometimes interrupted by months where there's a chance to reset and […]
Freelance Writing Jobs, February 23, 2024 | Mark As Read |
Good Friday morning, FWJ folks. Weve got a bunch ofwriting jobopportunities for you before the weekend. Enjoy the break, and see you next week. Happy job hunting! Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Jobs Content Writer – Kavaliro; $40/yr (Remote / Contract) Freelance Scientific Content Writer – Sapio Sciences (Remote / Contract) Free...
And it can also do that | Mark As Read |
If you were around when the Model T was first announced, you could have built the organizations that became Disney, McDonald's and Holiday Inn, all of which were powered by cheap, plentiful cars. You could have become a major developer of suburbs, mortgage banking and even pop music record labels (car radios changed the way […]
Queued | Mark As Read |
It's sort of the opposite of "cued." In addition to being delightful to spell, the idea of work that's queued up is energizing. The chapter ahead of schedule, the process in place for the next quarter, the continued commitment to learning… It is locked, loaded and ready to go. It's work that requires timing and […]...
Freelance Writing Jobs, February 22, 2024 | Mark As Read |
Looking for your next freelance writing gig? Weve compiled a list of paidwriting jobsfor all levels. Each day, we scour the web to find quality writing gigs from reputable clients. These jobs range from blogging and article writing to copywriting, editing, proofreading, and more in almost any niche. Theres no need to spend hours searching […]
3 Factors to Consider Before Starting a Blog Maintaining Blogging Momentum | Mark As Read |
The post 3 Factors to Consider Before Starting a Blog – Maintaining Blogging Momentum appeared first on ProBlogger. Originally posted by Darren Rowse, Updated for 2024 Starting a blog is an adventurea journey I've embarked on more times than I can count. And along the way, I've learned a thing or two about what it takes to keep that momentum ...
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