Thursday, January 25, 2007
Yesterday my friend Chuck asked me how I have the time to write for my blog. I told him that doesn't take as long as it would appear, as I usually write and edit the first draft in my head before I type it.
This reminded me of a conversation I had with someone recently (sorry, I forget who) about the concept of making time. Unless you are a supreme being, super hero or maybe even Adam Sandler, we don’t have any control of time itself – it's what we do with the time that we have control of. Or as it appears to me and many people, we don't have control of.
I have found that it's about scheduling time, not making it. Open-ended appointments usually don't happen or do not go as well as they should, usually due to lack of preparation. I strive to schedule appointments, prepare for them, and execute on them efficiently. The fact that the appointment is written down also adds a level of accountability to the meeting or event.
This has worked well for me. Does anyone else have other ideas on scheduling time?
Posted by Mike Maddaloni on 01/25/07 at 07:08 AM
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Friday, January 19, 2007
I just got off the phone with a good friend, QA guru and fellow entrepreneur Eric Patel, and he used this phrase in our conversation, and it's one I have to share:
"It's not in the encouraging column..."
I'll make sure to use that to put a positive spin on my next not-so positive encounter.
Posted by Mike Maddaloni on 01/19/07 at 09:56 AM
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Thursday, January 11, 2007
I don't receive as many email newsletters as I used to. Part of it is due to reading the same content in the author's RSS feed, part is due to an effort to reduce the volume of email newsletters I receive. Of course, I always welcome email from real people!
One newsletter I look forward to reading every morning is from Perfect Customers, a firm that offers training on how to attract and retain your best customers. With no disrespect, this is a touchy-feely, motivational email. It offers tips to give you a boost as you start your day. But it is welcome among the spam and the latest news on what Web 2.0 company has been sold.
Posted by Mike Maddaloni on 01/11/07 at 06:55 AM
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Wednesday, January 10, 2007
The phone rings, and I glance at the Caller Id panel as I reach for my headset. But I pause, as it reads "TELEMARKETING" above an 800 number. So I put my headset back and I went about my work.
Would you answer it?
Posted by Mike Maddaloni on 01/10/07 at 04:05 PM
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