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It has been a long while since I wrote my original Watch out for the frogs post (you might want to read that first if you missed it), which [...]
Archive for June, 2007
Frogs, Gnats, Butterflies and Gems.




(click to vote)Information at your finger tips - in a way that sounds good! (More uses for an iPod!)




(click and rate this post!)I’ve just realised that I am a recovered addict! Over the last year I have managed to cure myself of my addiction to new gadgets. When I started my quest for productivity, I saw gadgets and tools as the answer, so it feels ironic that I have been lead away from them, I am [...]
Buzzing!




(click and rate this post!)Wow! A head full of ideas this week. Lots to consolidate, and the only way to do that is to write… I was listening to a presentation by Zig Ziglar (I think the guy is amazing by the way! I hope I am that energetic at his age - check him out in action if [...]
Have an iron will - be determined




(click and rate this post!)Still reading through Pushing to the Front… Chapter 3 is another feast of inspiring quotes. Key take aways and thoughts for me:
“when a firm decisive spirit is recognized, it is curious to see how the space clears around a man and leaves him room and freedom” John Foster
Strong will power will take you to superhuman [...]
…No chance




(click and rate this post!)My notes from Chapter 2 of Orison Swett Marden’s brilliant “Pushing to the front” - “The Boys with no chance”.
It is not every calamity that is a curse, and early adversity is often a blessing. Surmounted difficulties not only teach, but hearten us in our future struggles - SHARPE
A poor start can lead to future [...]
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Internet engineer, turned business exec and developing psychologist Benjamin Ellis is passionate about technology that solves human problems, and humans that solve technology problems. He blogs on productivity, communication and technology - Quite simply: WOWNDADI - Work out what needs doing and do it.
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