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by Jared Goralnick
Scheduling conflicts and jetlag are what usually come to mind when people speak of timezones. But they can play a crucial role in productivity, too.
Like an offensive line that makes room for the star player to act, the right timezone frees you to make the play.
by Jared Goralnick
It’s all about the preparation. Andrew Warner (pictured right) knows this—that’s why his entrepreneur interviews on Mixergy are so popular.
I was lucky enough to be interviewed last week by Andrew, where we dug into some practical lessons-learned and shared stories and tips. The video is embedded below. So grab some holiday tofurkey and get ready to be productive…
by Jared Goralnick
In 5 days I turn 30. Cue the tiny violins. The truth is, I’m not struggling. But perhaps that’s the problem.
Remember when we had homework and tests? It was tedious and difficult to get A’s. But even without a report card, the best results require the same struggle.
by Jared Goralnick
I’ve spent nearly ten years working with distributed teams. Working from San Francisco, DC, Buenos Aires, and Barcelona has offered me perspective, freedom, and a unique sort of productivity.
But there are two common problems that will sabotage any distributed team’s progress. We fight them every day at AwayFind, and here’s what we’ve learned.
by Jared Goralnick
I kick ass…but not at most things. I have no regrets…except for a few.
It’s no secret our greatest asset is time and our greatest predictor of success how we spend it, yet most of us have grown into our roles and task lists without giving it much thought.
by Jared Goralnick
Don’t confuse your task list with a way to get ahead. Doing one thing that’s truly noteworthy will get you further than staying on the treadmill.
Go above and beyond and forget your to do’s.
by Jared Goralnick
You can follow the same steps and get different results. One reason for that is the intention. People can see your intent just as clearly as you can.
And if you can’t see it, maybe it’s worth looking for.
by Jared Goralnick
In finding the critical path, there are things to ignore and omit. Going against the ways you’ve learned before might not seem obvious, but it may be the only way to move forward.
The essential requires balancing the details and making what feels like sacrifices…but aren’t. The right might not be good enough when the clock ticks on.
by Jared Goralnick
It’s 12:30am on a Wednesday. I just biked 17th street for the first time. All tonight was the product of deliberate things that came together.
Pick your thing. Show up. Stick with it.
by Jared Goralnick
By now, many resolutions have been broken. Radical change is difficult, and it doesn’t happen overnight.
But there is a reliable process for building the right habits. In The 4-Hour Body, Tim Ferriss pulls from lifehacking and game mechanics to break it down.
I am Jared Goralnick, Founder and CEO of AwayFind, a web startup that helps people to stop checking their email.
Productivity, entrepreneurship, and tech community are my passions. I also organize Bootstrap Maryland and IgniteDC. I'm open to speaking and partnership opportunities.
