Choosing not to have goals is exactly that, it's a choice. Yes, I was a bit confused when I read the philosophy behind having no goals. Rather than having a goal to "eat healthy," I make it a choice. It just becomes a part of my life, and therefore, it's something I don't need to strive for. For example, one of the things I listed as a goal was to lose 15 pounds. Instead of making this a goal, I'm making a choice to eat healthy and exercise regularly. If I do those things, I'll lose the 15 … [Read more...]
The Art of Being on Time
November 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Being on time is an art form. It can be elegant… it can be hectic. Do you know someone who is on time but really isn’t? They hit you like a whirlwind and then need a few minutes to gather themselves. This is not being on time. When you aren't on time, it's disrespectful to the people you're meeting (unless you have a legitimate reason). By being on time, it shows you're thinking of others. That you care and respect others and everything they have to deal with. It's a courtesy … [Read more...]
Being Awesome and My Legoland Visit
July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I was inspired to write this after reading Jan Wong's My 100th Post and a 1000 Awesome Things (congrats again Jan!). He shared a wonderful Ted Talk by Neil Pasricha about The 3 A's to being awesome: Among the three, Authenticity really resonated with me. Neil talked about a football player by the name of Rosie Grier. He was part of the Fearsome Foursome of my beloved Los Angeles Rams back in the day (before they moved to St. Louis *sniffle*). Anyways, he talked about how Rosie loved to … [Read more...]
Final Results: #ReadItAll Week 2011
June 22, 2011 By 2 Comments
Recap I created a Read It All plan last week with the notion of reading/listening to all my personal media (blog posts, podcasts, magazine articles and misc. online articles) on a consistent basis. How did I do? Well, here are the results. First, the numbers Date Blog posts Podcasts Mag articles Misc online articles 6/14 - Tue 16 2 0 3 6/15 - Wed 18 2 0 2 6/16 -Thu 12 2 0 2 6/17 - Fri 10 0 0 1 6/18 - Sat 3 0 0 4 6/19 - … [Read more...]
My Path to Web Analytics Nirvana
June 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Last week, I began my journey to become a Web Analyst. I enrolled in the Web Analytics program at The University of British Columbia. My past experience has taught me that I learn better in a structured environment that can hold me accountable. I've done the books, blogs and online tutorials but it just hasn't sunken into my noggin. I'm confident that with this move (and plunking down some hefty cash), it'll give me the incentive and motivation to do my best. I can also apply what I learn to … [Read more...]
#ReadItAll Week 2011 – An Experiment in Reading It All
June 14, 2011 By 4 Comments
And, Listening It All for that matter (love my podcasts...). I just happened to catch my tweetstream at just the right moment. I read a re-tweet by Justin Kownacki for Ian M Rountree's #ReadItAll challenge for 2011. It stated that if you subscribe to more blogs than you can read, Mr. Rountree has a solution for you. Quite honestly, that hit me right between the eyes. For months, my Google reader was like a raging wave, ebbing and flowing with subscribes and unsubscribes as I tried to manage a … [Read more...]
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Tips to Get Started
June 11, 2011 By 2 Comments
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a value-added service. Your website may be well-designed, user friendly and have great content. But, can anyone find it? These tips are meant to give you the basics. Algorithms used by search engines are as mysterious as Area 51. However, by following a few SEO best practices, you may be able to obtain higher rankings for your web pages. To reiterate, having great content will make a world of difference from the get go. I’m only addressing the web page … [Read more...]
Half Dome Adventure – A Lesson in Preparation
February 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Our hike is but a distant memory as it took place last Sept 2010. As I recall, it began under a full moon with only our head torches to guide us. Long story short, we made it up and back without a hitch (well, other than aching muscles and sore joints!). But, instead of telling the obligatory hiking story (I’m sure you can google a boatload of Half Dome stories), I’d like to write about an interesting meeting we experienced right at the beginning of the hike. It was a couple, in obvious … [Read more...]
2010 Goals Reviewed… and beyond
February 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I fulfilled one of the 10 goals I wrote down nearly a year ago (donating money to worthy causes). I partially fulfilled a few of the other goals but not enough to say they were completed. Although I’m disappointed, I’ve decided to move forward, reset and look to the future. 2011 is already here and although I haven’t posted anything, I feel like I’m getting things accomplished. I want to keep up with my blog posts but if I don’t, I’m not going to stress about it. For the time … [Read more...]
Facebook or Real Life?
December 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I decided to deactivate my Facebook account to concentrate on real life. I’m in no way disparaging the millions who are on there (my wife included). I still feel it’s a fantastic way to keep in touch, get the latest info, news, etc. It’s just a personal choice as it’s become far more of a distraction and a hindrance in my life. My goals are simple… focus on what I’d like to accomplish and to increase my face to face contact with family and friends. I’d also like to get involved … [Read more...]
