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Archive for September 2007

September 30th, 2007

Lazy Sunday Link Love

I’ve been out of the loop for a while now, given that some days are more productive for writing than others. Good thing these interesting posts help me pass the time during this work-free weekend:
5 Inpsiration Approach to Create Art (sic) - Various ways of coming up with new ideas, and doesn’t disregard previous works […]

By Rico -- 4 comments

September 29th, 2007

You Can Get Distracted, But…

Stick with one thing at a time!
When I work I’m sometimes bogged down by distractions (especially by IM). It doesn’t help that I do most of my work online, with my favorite time-wasting sites just a few clicks away.
Succumbing to temptation is normal, a reality accepted by Merlin’s procrastination hack. I’d even bet that getting […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

September 28th, 2007

Mac Shortcuts That Boost Your Productivity

No matter what the Apple fanboys say, one thing I like about Windows is its breadth of keyboard shortcuts compared to Mac OS X, which still requires relatively more mouse movement. But there are still lots of useful keyboard shortcuts for a Mac, key combinations that boost your productivity. Why waste time moving your mouse […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

September 27th, 2007

Why Freelancers Learn More Than Corporate Workers

In my day job as an online marketing specialist, I get to browse through member-only sections of great sites like Marketing Sherpa, so that I can formulate more effective marketing campaigns. That’s why I get to access these resources on company expense: my employer knows that if I use what I learn properly, I can […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

September 26th, 2007

4 Ways to Deal With Repetitive Tasks

It doesn’t matter if you’re a freelance veteran or starting out: you’ll encounter tasks that are repetitive at best, mind numbingly monotonous at worse. Even if they’re boring however, don’t take repetitive tasks lightly. Doing them as promptly and correctly as you can is the way to go.
Get down and dirty. When you’re face with […]

By Rico -- 5 comments

September 25th, 2007

Why Warbook is a Productive Game

If you’re a Facebook user, you’ve probably tried out Warbook. It’s a very productive game, because it doesn’t require constant supervision.
Here’s how it goes: you’re a ruler trying to make your kingdom the biggest and most powerful possible. You do this by recruiting troops, improving your domain’s infrastructure, develop your own abilities, and of course, […]

By Rico -- 13 comments

September 25th, 2007

Learn Good Writing from National Punctuation Day

Apparently, it was National Punctuation Day yesterday (if you were in the US). What’s really important for me isn’t the date, but the official website’s pages on the proper use of punctuation. And it even has a great passage from Ernest Hemingway:
“My attitude toward punctuation is that it ought to be as conventional as possible. […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

September 23rd, 2007

Call for Help: Freelancer Wants Sports Photography Tips

Sasha was recently at basketball game, practicing her freelance photography skills, and she’s wondering how the pros do it.
Even if you’re not a serious sports photographer, but at least know a thing or two, head over to The Parody. Sasha has helpfully listed out the settings she used on her dSLR.  Those who help out […]

By Rico -- 0 comments

September 22nd, 2007

Avoid Tax Problems Now

Freelancers will want to consult with an accountant and tax lawyer on a regular basis. It’s a great way to stay aware of how much the government thinks you should pay it, if only to avoid the stress we normally associate with losing a significant share of our earnings.
If death and taxes are both certain, […]

By Rico -- 5 comments

September 21st, 2007

Making Money From Your Free Time

Vyoma recently featured one of his casual works on Kalaalog:
This digital painting is quite large - A4 size at 300 dpi. You can proceed to the deviantART entry if you wish to buy the prints or view a larger version. This is not one the best works I have done, but I have been experimenting […]

By Rico -- 2 comments

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