I was getting ready to sit down and watch the Seahawks and Raiders game when I realized it was September 2 and I had not updated by background. I rely on John Saddington for this monthly reminder, since that’s where I got the idea to start changing every month! Thanks to John and Smashing Magazine.
The next year is a lot like the road to my house, partially paved and lacking definition in different places. Here are some thoughts:
-with the launch of Creative Fuel Studios, the goal is to build a sustainable venture by focusing on local, regional, and national relationships.
-I am planning on attending Author Experience, Calibrate NW, and a few local tech events in Portland,OR.
- My plan is to be home with the family as much as possible with as little travel as possible, unless the family is coming with me. I’m not looking to get on a speaking circuit or be a micro-celebrity. I can barely handle the hat.
-I’m digging my new colleagues and am beyond excited about new clients, projects, and the future.
-Really looking forward to blogging more at Mission Igniter, Three Thirty PM, and here.
-I wear a black Quiksilver fitted cap. The other hat is more wintry.
-I like to collect toy robots, so if you find a cool one, let me know!
-I want to know my readers and how I can help you.
Hubspot Blog: Study: Social Media Affects SMB Purchasing Decisions
A few weeks ago I heard a sermon about quenching our fire. I found 2 take-aways from that message:
1.) Personally, I sometimes approach the point of burn-out by working too much. I talk about work too much. It might be time to take a short vacation offline and spend time with the family. This is easier said than done in the modern age of social media. I am looking at daily readings from the Bible, walking, reading, finding a hobby.
2. Professionally, it is somewhat a mirror-image of #1, but I should be spending some time reading for my growth. I am also meeting with others offline at least once a week. After reading REWORK, I’m convinced that working longer hours is not always necessary.
What about you? What are you doing to balance life/work?
Winters of My Life is a portrait of Howard Weamer. For the past 35 years he has spent his winters as a hutkeeper in Yosemite’s backcountry. He fills his days writing, reading, photographing, and being an ambassador to mountain culture. This is a brief look into his world and why he chooses to stay.
Winters of My Life from Jonathan Burhop on Vimeo.
Top 5 reads from my Google Reader this morning.
1. 9 Ways to Sell Social Media to the Boss
2. Google Voice Phone Booths to Start Popping Up in Airports, Universities.
3. Viralheat Makes More Social Media Monitoring Free
4. Going From Personal Projects to Collaboration With Chris Brogan
