Posts Tagged ‘Communication’

The 80 Best Lifehacks of 2008

And so we arrive yet again at the end of another year. 2008 was at best a mixed bag – while the world was electrified by the US election and it’s promise of change, the global economy was shaken to its core as a decade of financial mismanagement and willful blindness finally caught up with us. Gas prices spiked, leading us all to ask some difficult questions about sustainability, efficiency… Continue reading

December 31 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: 2008, achievement, app, back-to-basics, Communication, creativity, goals, gtd, habit, iphone, networking, new year, Productivity, review, success, web | 39 comments»

Home Automation: Evaluating the Options

In Monday's article, we discussed the various ways home automation can make life easier. Today we'll look at the primary commercial methods of automating the home—a true and grand lifehack, in that it hacks the primary habitat in your life! At the end of the day, there are two main methods of home automation. The most popular is probably most popular because it is most affordable, and that's plug-in automation provided… Continue reading

November 19 2008 | By Joel | Tagged: automation, Communication, entertainment, home, lighting, security | 7 comments»

Home Automation: What It Can Do for You

Over my next couple of articles, we're going to take a look at home automation. This is a fascinating area that is, for some, a reality, but for many, something that borders on science fiction. The truth is, there are all sorts of products out there to help you automate elements of your home, ranging from those that the average Joe can afford and implement to those that cost as… Continue reading

November 17 2008 | By Joel | Tagged: automation, Communication, entertainment, home, lighting, security | 7 comments»

Buzzwords Are Disposable, Human Beings Are Not

Photo by autan Every month, there are new business books on the market promising "secrets & insights" into "exciting change" which is happening... right now! They often use curiosity-baiting phrases like "Learn how [BUZZWORD] is transforming the way we communicate" or "Use the power of [ANOTHER BUZZWORD] to engage your customers". Buzzwords include but aren't limited to "Web 2.0", "virtual worlds", and just about anything… Continue reading

August 20 2008 | By Torley | Tagged: business, buzz, buzzword, Communication, language, marketing, media, mindhack, social, story | 6 comments»

How To Take Criticism Like Donald Trump

Donald Trump & Melania (Courtesy of Boss Tweed via flickr) I've noticed lately that people aren't very good at handling criticism, even when they've asked for it. Our natural tendency when given advice or criticism is to become defensive and upset. We try to convince the person they're wrong (or at least to see it from our perspective) which, ironically, has the exact opposite of the intended effect. Know what the single… Continue reading

August 1 2008 | By Brian | Tagged: advice, Communication, criticism, defensive, donald trump, emotional, relationship | 27 comments»

14 Web Apps for Your Portable Office

Last week we talked about setting up your flash drive so that you had a "portable office" of sorts wherever you go. This week we'll take it a step further and look at the web apps you can use: all you'll need to ensure is that the computer you're "borrowing" has a good browser installed. In recent times, people have become less and less fearful of putting their data in… Continue reading

July 7 2008 | By Joel | Tagged: business, Communication, office, organization, webapps | 14 comments»

10 Ways to Pimp Your Blog

A couple months ago, I wrote a newbie's guide to blogging to help you get started with blogging. If you've been blogging for a little while now, you might be looking at how you can take the next step. To that end, this post offers 10 ways to "pimp" your blog, both in the sense of "tricking out" your blog to make it more attractive and more useful… Continue reading

April 23 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: blog, blogging, Communication, community, marketing, promotion | 35 comments»

How to Write a Business Letter That Gets Results

I can't tell you how many truly awful letters I've had to read in my life. As a former administrative assistant, I was responsible for all the unsolicited submissions to a major New York museum. Artists and collectors all over the country (and abroad) wrote to have their work considered for display or acquisition, and to be honest the decision frequently rested more on the quality of their cover… Continue reading

March 10 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: business, Communication, letter, persuasion, writing | 22 comments»

How to Be a Good Neighbor In an Attention Economy

These days, everyone has too much on their minds. Gone are the days when woke up, went to the factory, put in your time, came home, and sat down with a selection from the three TV shows on that night. Gone, too, are the days when a long-distance call from grandma in Wisconsin was an event, something to look forward to and to put everything on hold for. Or… Continue reading

March 3 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: attention, Communication, email, interruption, promotion | 12 comments»

The Simply Effective Guide To Reaching Anyone Online

Networking online is very similar to networking face to face. You're ultimately trying to connect with people and forge relationships. The only real difference is that you're using slightly different tools to communicate, and have to compete a bit harder to get their attention. It's not always easy, but it's never impossible, if you commit to being a certain type of person, and taking appropriate measures to reach your goal… Continue reading

February 27 2008 | By Alex | Tagged: Communication, email, networking, online, tool | 8 comments»

The Newbie Guide to Blogging

We live in a blogging world. Whether you're a business startup, an established business, a freelancer, an intern, a musician, or anyone else, blogging can help you:

Make your name or brand visible
Connect with others in your business or interest
Reach out to the public about issues you're passionate about
Express yourself
Update clients or an audience about projects you're working on
Share your knowledge
Learn to write better
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February 25 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: blog, blogging, Communication, software, tool, web-app | 62 comments»

T.H.U.M.P. - 5 Ways to Deal with Irresponsible People

Yep, we've all been there. Whether it's a co-worker, a family member, or even a close friend, we've all had to deal with people whose stark irresponsibility causes anger, annoyance, and even chaos everywhere they go. These individuals are constantly late, they don't follow instructions, they miss appointments, they forget to call, they make drastically uninformed decisions, and they just generally create negativity and angst for the rest of us. Here… Continue reading

February 11 2008 | By Aaron | Tagged: chaos, Communication, irresponsibility, people, planning, relationship | 23 comments»

How to Break-Up With a Friend

Friendships make up a huge chunk of our support system. They are the glue that holds it all together. If one friendship disappears, a gaping hole is left in the support web. But sometimes in life, it is necessary to let go of people that no longer serve as a support, but instead lead to stress and to problematic situations commonly referred to as “drama”… Continue reading

January 28 2008 | By AJ | Tagged: Communication, friendship, support | 17 comments»

Lifehack Live for January 28, 2008

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This week on Lifehack Live I talked with Liz Strauss of Successful (and Outstanding) Blog. Liz and I talked about the importance of relationships, both online and off, and how to create and maintain the relationships that nurture and provide meaning to our work, our lives, and our selves. (Note:Liz' voice is a little muffled at the beginning, but gets better a few minutes in… Continue reading

January 28 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: Communication, creativity, Podcast, relationship | no comments»

Save Your Sanity: Have a Communications Blackout Day

Technology is great, but there can be too much of a good thing. E-mail results in faster communication, but it also leaves overflowing inboxes, spam attacks and the need for lengthy messages. RSS, Twitter, Facebook, StumbleUpon and instant messaging programs can also be great, if the 24/7 uninterrupted stream of information doesn’t drive you crazy first. My suggestion is that for one day each month, have a… Continue reading

January 15 2008 | By Scott H | Tagged: Communication, e-mail, internet, messaging, network, simplicity, stress, unplug | 9 comments»