by Jared Goralnick
We’ve all been to events where the panel was a waste of our time. It’s because it’s not as easy as “get people on it and then ask them to talk.” It takes preparation.
But it doesn’t take that much preparation. Here’s what I’ve been doing for the last half dozen or so panels I’ve organized/moderated. And I’d love to hear what’s worked for you…
by Jared Goralnick
I’m flying back now from 7 weeks in Barcelona, and the one greeting I’m looking forward to is my dog’s. That’s because we Americans suck at affection.
I’m taking a step back from productivity to pass on the most important lesson that Spain has offered me.
by Jared Goralnick
I haven’t had the privilege of reading Trust Agents yet. But I do know authors Chris Brogan and Julien Smith—I know their writing, I know their reasoning, I know what they’ve given. I respect and look up to them.
So I hope you’ll take my faith in them when I ask that you to consider their book today. I’ve learned that today’s sales will affect the long-term impact of their book’s message, so I’m taking their advice and passing along this book recommendation today.
by Jared Goralnick
Being in a very different time zone than my team and clients this summer, it becomes clear who gets things done and who is suited for government work*.
Of which sort are you? It’s easy to fall into the government camp from time to time, so this is a quick reminder of how much you can do on your own.
by Jared Goralnick
Whether you have 5 or 5,000 people to whom you ought to respond today, you still have just 24 hours and an infinite number of decisions. I can’t offer you a solution.
But you can stay in people’s lives. You can make enough time for a select few. And, no matter what your decision, people will judge your actions. This isn’t the internet, it’s the real world of real people.
by Jared Goralnick
There are few expressions I’ve picked up as quickly as “low hanging fruit”—such a simple and expressive analogy. And yet, it stinks.
All tasks are not created equal. Those easiest to complete often deserve to be most avoided.
What should we work on first?
by Jared Goralnick
For two weeks, I’ve only had cold showers. I think I’m better for the experience: they’ve become a symbol for just how easy it is to get through things I don’t look forward to.
Here are a few quick lessons learned from this.
by Jared Goralnick
Is it too much stuff, or a lack of focus and clarity that keeps us working late? If you started over at a completely different job, would you have the same frustrations?
The question is one of nature vs. nurture in our productivity: are our delays or inefficiencies a product of our times or of ourselves?
by Jared Goralnick
Independence Day 2008 was a turning point for me.
It may not have been yours, but this holiday is almost exactly halfway through the year. It may be worthwhile to pause and plot out your next chapter. I think it’ll again be a turning point for me.
by Jared Goralnick
Why does it take less time to find something on the web than on your hard drive?
It’s because the internet has no order, but we’d like to think we do. Guess again: using an orderly approach to storing and retrieving is similar to paying full price for airline tickets: it made sense twenty year ago but is a costly decision today.
Here’s how to file and find things in the next decade.
I am Jared Goralnick, Founder and CEO of AwayFind, a web startup that helps people to stop checking their email.
Productivity, the future of email, and building ecosystems are my passions. I organize Inbox Love & Ignite DC, and mentor at 500 Startups & Founder Institute. I'm open to speaking opportunities.
