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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
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
I’m leaving town for a couple months. In the mean time, I’ve taken in some of the best that DC has to offer, and I hope you won’t miss out.
I recently saw a play and a film that hit me, and there’s one more coming up. So even though I don’t usually write about this, I want to share—fyi, DC only for now.
by Jared Goralnick
I haven’t blogged lately because I’ve overcommitted. When I figure out how to say “no” to more things, I’ll be sure to write about that. But I have figured out how to make better use of the time I do spend working and relaxing.
The following is a video of me from WordCamp Mid-Atlantic talking about both productivity at work and balance in life. Though the presentation was initially geared toward blogging, there are 13 minutes I’ve highlighted that I hope you’ll enjoy.
by Jared Goralnick
I interviewed Clay in February. He talked about why he moved on from a success that didn’t fit him, and his approach toward his next (now pretty big) endeavor.
In the interview below you can skip right to the best snippets about balance, education, and social media.
by Jared Goralnick
It’s tough reconciling a want to be productive with a need to seek out happiness. We’re often told to balance work and pleasure, but it’s easy to misjudge what we can handle.
An analogy between dominoes and pillars has helped me to better understand how I spend my time.
by Jared Goralnick
I’ve been on trains and planes a bit lately, where there’s a crucial difference from driving: you can’t quite see where you’re going.
It’s weird at first, until you start to enjoy a different view. It got me thinking—most of life is spent looking forward. Perhaps too much of it is spent looking back.
I often forget that the train will keep moving, and in only one direction while I’m aboard. While it does, I think I want to spend as much of that ride as possible looking out the side.
by Jared Goralnick
Valentine’s Day was great this year, but I haven’t had enough time for her since.
So I’ve been thinking: I’ve optimized my email workflow and CRM strategy, but ultimately I’m going to spend the rest of my life with one person. I’d better ensure I have a workflow and tools for that relationship.
by Jared Goralnick
It’s easy to see Twitter and blogging as necessary ingredients to getting a message out, building thought leadership, or acquiring customers. There are thousands of examples of this.
But I think there are just as many examples of success without transparency or online participation. Before your diet consists solely of the 2.0 Kool-Aid, it’s worth thinking it through.
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.
