I wrote it two years ago, and I think it’s still true: you can’t be the master of everything. Still, if you find yourself struggling to find a balance between writing, design, photography, programming, blogging, playing careers (whew!)—and genuinely like doing all of them—then feel free to visit zenhappens.com’s How To Find Your Balance In […]
Visit someuseless.info and find some totally useful info on common household distractions, and the steps to deal with them. For instance:
Problem: “The lack of colleagues and the informality of a home environment make it difficult to focus on work, especially if you’re not in the best of moods.”
Solution: “Do not waste valuable time in idly […]
1. Time Zone Converter
It’s nice to know that EST is 13 hours behind my local time, but sometimes I’m just too lazy to do the math. Good thing the Time Zone Converter comes to the rescue!
Just enter the date and time you want to convert on this page (http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc)
Select the “From” and “To” times
Click on […]
Of course, the only way to lead a stress-free life is to not do any work, shun any responsibility, and spend the whole day bumming around. Would you want that kind of life? (even if you do, everyone has to make a living one way or another).
In any case, inspired by Quite Oxymoronic, here are […]
Some of you may know that I have a day job. And after one particularly sumptuous lunch break, I was barely able to keep my eyes open. It’s a good thing that my understanding boss allowed me to take a 10-minute nap—in my car hidden away from more strict eyes. My last boss wasn’t that […]
Right now, I’m facing a crisis of motivation. I literally don’t see the point in writing and designing anymore, even if it has proven lucrative as a corporate and contract worker.
Right now, I literally don’t see the point in getting out of bed, getting ready for the day, and settling down to work. I’m feeling […]
I recently came across an old article on Wired. Here goes:
Notified of the security holes Moore and Chisholm exploit, Friendster rep Lisa Kopp insists, “We have a policy that we are not being hacked.” When I explain that, policy or no, they are being hacked, she says, “Security is a big concern. We haven’t seen […]
Have you ever been to conventions related to your field? Even if the entrance fee of some of these events, particularly the high-profile ones, carry a steep entrance fee, the opportunities created by attending them can do wonders for your freelancing career.
In such a large gathering of like-minded people, you’ll meet interesting people who represent […]
Recent readings have inspired me to compile a short list on plagiarism. Click through the links below to find out more of this lazy and ironically self-defeating activity.
Do as This Freelancer Says, Not as She Does
Creative Plagiarism
Plagiarism.org
The Plagiarism article on Wikipedia
Copyscape
For me, plagiarism is simply copying someone else’s work, without trying to understand how to […]
As long as there’s a plug nearby, laptop owners can get things done anytime, anywhere. Of course, a flat surface and a chair helps.
This is where you have to be a bit discerning. Too often we go for the first table we find, even if there’s no room for our legs. Needless to say, such […]
Showing why "Freelancing" Isn't Just an F-Word Through Shared Experiences and Useful Info.
Written by Rico Mossesgeld [email] for b5media.
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