2012: Articles I Think Worth Passing Along

Posted on August 7, 2012 by LJ Earnest
Categories: Open Loops
Estimated reading time: 0 minutes, 55 seconds

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These are great tips for ending conversations. We had a system at work that if an empty IM came from the office manager, I was to go and rescue her from a conversation with the office boor. From Lifehacker’s “How to Get Rid of People Who’ve Overstayed Their Welcome”
A poster from Copyblogger that tells the truth about writing: there are no shortcuts. From “10 Steps to Becoming a Better Writer (Poster)”
An interesting take on reading blogs…that we should make something of everything we read. I like the idea and will have to think through some of these strategies. From Problogger’s “This Post Will Change the Way You Read Blogs. Guaranteed.”
Amazing uses for binder clips. Check them out! I love the one to keep cables from slipping off the desk. From Lifehacker’s Top 10 DIY Miracles You Can Accomplish with a $1 Binder Clip
A must-read article on “4 Lessons In Creativity From John Cleese” from Co.Create.
Hints on hitting the ground running from FastCompany’s “What The Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast”