Archive for July, 2008

Productivity studies and information overload: should we listen to the hype?


July 28, 2008 by Jared Goralnick

Research window image Study after study comes out “proving” how overloaded we are with information.  I’ve added fuel to that fire here, for sure.

Gina Trapani, Editor of Lifehacker and friend, took a step back and asked for a reality check.  Here’s my take on how we should apply this “data” about our productivity.

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How does a geek plan for 3 weeks in 4 countries with a small bag & a laptop?


July 23, 2008 by Jared Goralnick

Traveling with just a laptop and a stick The headline’s not meant to sound exotic.  The surprise for me was how much I’ve relied on technology and the web to plan the trip I’m now on.  I want to share some quick tips that have been surprisingly effective.

If you plan to travel domestically or abroad, I hope this will save you some money and help you travel lighter…while still staying connected (if you’d like). If you have other tips to share, I’d enjoy them, too!

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Why I use both Gmail and Outlook—and how it helps with email & social media


July 18, 2008 by Jared Goralnick

Outlook and Gmail in WindowsI’m frequently asked if I prefer Gmail or Outlook Exchange, but I happily use both. Today I posted a thorough comparison on Lifehacker, but the following is how and why I use both.

Not only will this explain how I use Gmail and Outlook, but it’ll describe a fair amount of my workflow with email and social media.

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Information overload solutions from a conference dedicated to the topic


July 17, 2008 by Jared Goralnick

IORG Forum Splash (cropped from the original pic below) I’m overwhelmed with ideas from the Information Overload conference this week.  In an effort to reflect, I’ve listed some of the major stats and themes discussed for managing too much stuff.

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A One Minute Reminder about the Two Minute Rule


July 11, 2008 by Jared Goralnick

number2 If you can do it in two minutes or less then just get it out of the way.  This is at the center of most approaches to dealing with tasks and emails.  In the next 45 seconds I want to remind you of its power.

When you read your new email do you read all the messages once and then go back through them?  I do it, too, sometimes—but it’s the death of getting things done.  So here’s a reminder…

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Missed the “Partay”? Here’s the interview from yesterday


July 10, 2008 by Jared Goralnick

Above you’ll find a video from Jonny’s Partay, where I was interviewed on Wednesday, July 9 at 9pm.

There’s a bit of talk about AwayFind, some news about DC, and of course much of what I’ve been up to. From lifehacks to batching email to mobility and travel, hopefully this’ll keep you entertained.

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9pm EDT, I’m live on the Par-tay. Send your tough questions…and let’s rock


July 9, 2008 by Jared Goralnick
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Tonight I’ll be interviewed by Jonny Goldstein on Jonny’s Par-tay.  He’ll have some questions but half the fun is where you take the show in the live chatroom.  If you can’t be there tonight at 9pm EDT, just leave a question in the comments and I’ll be sure to answer on the show, which will be recorded and posted here.

Watch it live here!

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Wake up: your technology adviser sucks


July 7, 2008 by Jared Goralnick

LoserIt pains me to see good people getting bad advice when it comes to technology. Culprits include horrible websites, custom software that shouldn’t be written, and IT vendors treating technology like an out-of-reach and separate world than their clients’.

The influencers who spread outdated, expensive, and erroneous information should get a clue or quit their jobs–because they’re not helping anyone.

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