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Jay White2008-04-28T09:05:01.207-05:00Beating Procrastination is Easy – Once You Get Moving</h3><content type="html"><div id="write"><h7 class="write">Written on 4/28/2008 by <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/about/">David B. Bohl</a>, the author of <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/">Slow Down Fast</a>.</h7></div> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/poldavo/513518182/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_dH0q9hvpVHg/SBXYq9H2MOI/AAAAAAAABsE/89DAeiAQ7Mg/s320/procrastinate.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5194295977715314914" title="She is Working, I am Procrastinating" border="0" /></a>One of the biggest difficulties for most people to overcome is <a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2007/07/5-simple-steps-to-stop-procrastination.html">procrastination</a>. We all have things we dread doing, and it is so much easier to come up with excuses not to do those things, or find other more pressing things to take care of, all as a means of avoidance. Then we look at all the time that has been wasted putting off the dreaded task, only to find that it is still sitting there, staring us squarely in the face. Not only did we lose precious time trying to ignore the unpleasant task, but it has since grown even more ominous. An important aspect of any self improvement program is learning to overcome the fine art of procrastination. Some people are able to casually avoid an unpleasant or difficult chore, while others go to extreme lengths devising outlandish mechanisms for escaping their responsibilities. In many cases, the effort spent avoiding the task far exceeds the amount of effort required to complete it. As you progress along your path towards self improvement, keep the following things in mind. <ul><li>Unfinished Business Causes Stress: No matter how steadfastly you try to ignore those unpleasant responsibilities, the fact is they are not going to go away without your attention. One of the goals of any effort towards achieving self improvement is the ability to reduce stress – but until you learn to overcome your procrastination, any unfinished business will add stress to your life. Undone tasks will lurk in the back of your mind, causing you to feel guilt and frustration. You will be ill at ease until you finally get around to completing any unfinished business you may have. As unpleasant as it may be, you need to dig in and make sure you address each and every responsibility and task in your life. Failure to do so will undermine any effort you make at <a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2008/01/four-steps-to-achieve-happiness.html">achieving relaxation and fulfillment</a>. </li> <li>Make the Most Difficult Tasks Your Priority: One of the best ways to get past your mental roadblocks regarding certain tasks is to move them to the top of your priority list and <a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2007/12/6-simple-steps-to-achieve-laser-like.html">focus all of your energy</a> on them. Make them your first accomplishments of the day, the week, or the month. Once you dive in and finish them, you can clear them off of your calendar, take a deep breath, and go about the rest of your business with a clear mind and a light heart. By tackling the hardest things first, you complete them with and energetic body and a refreshed attitude, giving you the greatest chances of achieving success. You will feel a sense of great accomplishment, and somehow the rest of your chores will not seem so difficult.</li> <li>Just Do It: The easiest way to beat procrastination once and for all is to commit to just <a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/personal-growth-means-taking-action/">getting it done</a>. Choose a starting point and dig in with both hands. If it helps, break your major tasks into smaller parts, creating a succession of smaller tasks that lead to the fulfillment of one major task. Breaking it down into smaller parts is a great mind trick that fools you into thinking you are completing something much easier than the original project appeared to be. Once you know where you are going to start, then get moving. They say to have to walk before you can run, so just take it slowly and accomplish one step at a time. As you complete each step, take a moment to acknowledge your progress, then continue on. Do not allow yourself to become sidetracked, which is really just another avoidance mechanism. Commit to keeping yourself on task until the <a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2008/04/7-insanely-simple-ways-to-ensure-your.html">entire project is complete</a>. </li></ul>You will find that once you finally decide to just get to work, you will make progress towards completion of the project more rapidly than you initially believed. As you begin to see your project moving towards completion, you will likely feel momentum building in your favor, giving you the energy to continue. You may even feel it building, causing you to become invigorated by your own success, making you strive that much harder towards reaching your final goal. Procrastination can be difficult for everyone, and we all have things that cause us to struggle. In the long run, though, it is so much easier to just get moving and let our successes give us the motivation to continue, than it is to wallow in our failures. Movement creates a positive energy that will lead you down the path towards achieving your dreams. -<a href="http://www.slowdownfast.com/">David</a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/DumbLittleMan?a=Uo2jNm"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/DumbLittleMan?i=Uo2jNm" border="0"></img></a><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=eexMTg"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=eexMTg" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=L26DCg"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=L26DCg" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=aUltEg"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=aUltEg" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=dVAn4g"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=dVAn4g" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=b2LpLG"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=b2LpLG" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DumbLittleMan/~4/279420333" height="1" width="1"/></content><author><name>Jay White</name></author></entry><entry><updated>2008-04-26T09:00:16.068-05:00</updated><title type="text">The Friday Finale</h3><content type="html"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_dH0q9hvpVHg/SBHk29H2MMI/AAAAAAAABr0/m2fy7UTW6b0/s400/friday+finale.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193183478106435778" title="DLM Friday Finale" border="0" />Several years ago I made a vow to stop working on the weekends. This was done for two main reasons: to clear out my brain from the previous week and spend totally uninterrupted time my family. It's gone well but I feel guilty every weekend because I am fairly certain that many of you are looking for new stuff to read - regardless of my little vow. Therefore, in hopes of satisfying two of the passions in my life, I am starting the Friday Finale. Yes, the name is very, very lame but I was at a loss for something better; suggestions are welcome. These Friday afternoon posts will contain interesting or fun articles that I happened upon over the last week along with a bit of commentary. For the most part, the articles I reference will pertain to the theme of this blog so don't expect anything too crazy. Nevertheless, they will will be timely and something most of you should enjoy. So, there is your explanation. Here are the goods for this week. Feel free to discuss in the comments. Found from Around the Web: <ul><li><a href="http://jonathanfields.com/blog/are-your-sleep-habits-making-you-fat-nasty-and-dumb/">Are your sleep habits making you fat, nasty and dumb?</a> - Solid article explaining what the lack of sleep actually does to you. </li><li><a href="http://www.slate.com/id/2189574">Water, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop To Drink</a> - Article explains that bottled water was once a status symbol and how it is now a symbol of crass consumption. Where do you stand on this? Is it time for a boycott on bottled water? </li> <li><a href="http://weburbanist.com/2008/03/26/20-eye-catching-pieces-of-recycled-urban-furniture-geeky-and-ecological-reuse-of-ordinary-objects/">20 Eye-Catching Pieces of ‘Recycled’ Urban Furniture: Geeky and Green Adaptive Reuse Design Projects</a> - This is simply cool and a must see for anyone wanting to get creative with recycling. <a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2008/02/turn-green-heres-15-ways-reduce-your.html">Related</a><a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2008/02/turn-green-heres-15-ways-reduce-your.html"></a></li> <li><a href="http://dalnews.dal.ca/2008/04/22/liar.html">Where the truth lies</a> - Interesting study, quoting: "The results were that no one participant was able to falsify emotions perfectly. Odd or out-of-place expressions—such as smirking or rapid blinking in a supposedly sad face—were more likely to show up when the participant was attempting to be deceptive."</li> <li><a href="http://www.mydollarplan.com/retirement-planning-checklist-43-tasks-to-get-you-ready/">Retirement Planning Checklist: 43 Tasks to Get You Ready!</a> - #31 is a great point; I know a lot of people that retired early and freaked out shortly after.</li> <li><a href="http://goodlifezen.com/2008/04/18/how-to-start-meditating-ten-important-tips/">How to Start Meditating: 10 Important Tips</a> - Coulda, shoulda, woulda. Meditation can do wonders to calm your life. If you have been procrastinating on this one, here are some good tips that will get you started. <a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2007/12/meditation-techniques-for-busy-or.html">Related</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/how-to-prepare-healthy-meals-faster-than-you-can-order-takeout/">How to Prepare Healthy Meals Faster than You Can Order Takeout</a>- Read this and 'get it' to be on your way to increasing your health and saving some time. </li> <li><a href="http://fabulously40.com/article/2243/How-Likeable-Are-YouYour-Smile-Says-A-Lot/">How Likable Are You?</a> - You know those people with the constant sparkle in their eye, the ones liked by everyone? Why can't I be that guy? Is there a trick to it? </li></ul>At this time last year on DLM: <ul><li><a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2007/04/lets-fine-tune-your-resume.html">Let's Fine Tune Your Resume</a>- Compilation of handy sites to review when it's time to update that resume. </li> <li><a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2007/04/10-things-you-better-know-when-aging.html">10 Things you Better Know When an Aging Parent Falls Ill</a>- Self explanatory title isn't it? </li> <li><a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2007/04/so-how-fat-are-your-kids.html">So How Fat are your Kids?</a> - Story about a trip the the grocery store and how parents need to do more to reinforce healthy eating habits in their children. </li></ul>That's it. Have a great weekend everyone. Spend time with those you care about, stay out of trouble and get outside even if it's raining! Jay <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/DumbLittleMan?a=85RCzx"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/DumbLittleMan?i=85RCzx" border="0"></img></a><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=lTG67Jg"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=lTG67Jg" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=scvGbUg"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=scvGbUg" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=LBdX76g"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=LBdX76g" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=CIXpemg"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=CIXpemg" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=XdqUIyG"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=XdqUIyG" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DumbLittleMan/~4/277820927" height="1" width="1"/></content><author><name>Jay White</name></author></entry><entry><updated>2008-04-25T12:24:21.732-05:00</updated><title type="text">Experience Required: 8 Ways to Get Experience for that Job Listing</h3><content type="html"><div id="write"><h7 class="write">Written on 4/25/2008 by Stefanie Hutson, of the <a href="http://www.vat19.com/blog">Vat19 Blog</a>.</h7> </div> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanjunell/308317509/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_dH0q9hvpVHg/SBH3YtH2MNI/AAAAAAAABr8/kUpDBtLf9xI/s320/resume.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193203849136320722" border="0" /></a>For the new job seeker or prospective career-changer, the idea of getting hired in a new field can be daunting. You’re looking for a job listing like this: “Exciting company seeks enthusiastic entry-level employee. Competitive salary, great benefits, will train.” …but what you’ll find is probably more like this: “Established company has an opening in the ABC department. Prefer 1-2 years of experience, must have references.” Maybe you skipped the college internship thing, maybe you never found an opportunity that worked for you, or maybe you’re just having a mid-life career crisis and you want something new. Regardless of the reasoning, you find yourself without relevant experience and without the ability to get it – or so you think. Luckily, the information age has rendered the “no experience” excuse almost completely irrelevant. Consider these unconventional ways to get experience in a variety of fields. Even if your dream career isn’t covered here, this should be enough to get your brain moving in the right direction. Non-Profit Work: Use sites like <a href="http://www.volunteermatch.org/">VolunteerMatch.com</a> and <a href="http://www.idealist.org/">Idealist.org</a> to locate relevant opportunities. Many of the postings you’ll see are “virtual jobs”, meaning they don’t require you to live in any specific location. Because volunteer work doesn’t pay, the expectations (in terms of both time and experience levels) are generally lower than for a similar paid position. <ul><li>Relevant Fields: Almost any. You could find yourself doing a copywriting project for a charity halfway across the country, shuttling cancer patients to and from medical appointments (psychology, anyone?), or soliciting donations for a local non-profit event. </li><li>The Pros: Great for networking, experience, and resumes. You'll also feel great about yourself. Schedules are typically pretty flexible. </li><li>The Cons: No money.</li></ul>Freelance Job Sites: Sites like <a href="http://www.guru.com/index.aspx">Guru</a>, <a href="http://www.elance.com/p/landing/buyer.html">Elance</a>, and <a href="http://www.rentacoder.com/RentACoder/default.asp">Rent-a-Coder</a> can be great places to bid on projects that range from extremely simple 1-day assignments to long-term, expert-level jobs. If you have a skill to offer, you should definitely look around to see if anyone’s posting projects that might be able to use your talents. Since these sites use feedback systems to rate service providers, you’ll probably have to create some of your own work samples and offer low bids to get started. Once you get some positive feedback though, you’ll find that you can earn a nice side income from your efforts. <ul><li>Relevant Fields: Computer programming, graphic design, marketing, writing, sales, and administrative duties, among others. </li><li>The Pros: Learn to work independently, build a network of references, and get a wide variety of experience. Oh, and it pays. </li><li>The Cons: It can be tough to get your first assignment, and some sites require a paid membership before you can bid on projects.</li></ul>Get Certified: In some fields, additional certifications can help you stand out from less driven applicants. If you want to break into big time commercial real estate, it can’t hurt to get started on your real estate license and use it to work part-time while you’re finishing off a business degree. If you see yourself working for a corporation that’s related to sports or nutrition, you could become a certified personal trainer and help out at your local YMCA. <ul><li>Relevant Fields: Psychology, Sports & Fitness, Real Estate, Information Technology, Finance & Insurance, New Age fields, Safety, Food Services, Hospitality, and many others. Visit your library to consult the Certification and Accreditation Programs Directory for more fields and relevant details. </li><li>The Pros: Demonstrates your commitment to a field, great learning experience. Many can be completed online. </li><li> The Cons: It can be costly. </li></ul>Examine Your Hobbies: If you’re fairly serious about your dream career, there’s a very good chance that you have a hobby that’s at least loosely related. Figure out what that is and find a way to spin it. Be creative here. You may think your <a href="http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/index.xml">World of Warcraft</a> addiction is useless, but if you’re leading groups of people in battle or conquering the virtual business world by trading fake currencies and goods, you’re developing important skills. I speak from experience on this one, as I had a 100% success rate when I included <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everquest">Everquest</a> activity on my own résumé. <ul><li>Relevant Fields: Obviously, an eager future fireman can’t go around creating and putting out fires as a hobby, so there are some limits to this technique. However, any field that could have some form of video, text, graphic, or other physical output is a good candidate. </li><li>The Pros: It’s fun. </li><li> The Cons: You probably won’t get paid. </li></ul>Become an Apprentice: Depending on your field of interest, you’ll probably find that there are plenty of unadvertised employers that would love to have a little extra help at no charge to them. You may even be able to arrange a flexible schedule that works with your existing career. You’ll never know unless you ask, and the worst they can do is say no. <ul><li>Relevant Fields: Almost any, though you may have the best luck with independent business owners and freelance workers. You could answer phones for a doctor’s office, wash dishes for a baker, help a freelance writer proofread long assignments, or even help a magician with equipment and setup tasks. </li><li>The Pros: You get the opportunity to make a friend in the industry while getting relevant experience. </li><li>The Cons: No pay, and some people may intentionally try to hold you back because they’re threatened at the thought of helping a future competitor. </li></ul>Traditional Freelance Writing: Even if writing isn’t your ultimate career goal, it could be a great way to get your foot in the door. Start off by contacting trade publications in your chosen field offering to provide something simple, like short briefs or profiles on companies in the industry. You may need to come up with a few unpublished samples to prove you can hack it, but most trade publications are eager to work with new talent. <ul><li>Relevant Fields: Any field that has its own magazine. Sites like <a href="http://www.tradepub.com/">Tradepub.com</a> and <a href="http://www.writersmarket.com/">WritersMarket.com</a> (nominal subscription fee) </li><li>The Pros: Flexible schedule, can pay well, prestige factor. </li><li>The Cons: Can be competitive, depending on the field in question.</li></ul>Start a Business: Guess what? Life doesn’t wait for you to deal with whatever’s holding you back. While you may have legitimate issues or career requirements to deal with, there’s no reason you can’t start your own related business in the meantime. <ul><li>Relevant Fields: Although you can’t just open up your own plastic surgery business, you can create your own advertising circular, catering service, or independent sales business. The best fields will be those that have no mandatory certifications and require little start-up capital. </li><li>The Pros: You get to be your own boss, get some experience, and potentially create a profitable business. You may even love it so much that you abandon your previous goals. </li><li>The Cons: It can be tough to deal with having a boss later on. If you choose a capital-intensive business, the potential to lose money is fairly large.</li></ul>eBay: Believe it or not, there’s more to eBay than bidding on vintage concert t-shirts and selling old junk. If you do it as more than a hobby, though, you’ll find yourself learning an awful lot. You’ll have to find a product source, figure out how to market yourself, take photos, handle customers, and maybe do a bit of web design, too. You don’t necessarily have to be an expert in any of the above, but it certainly gives you a good opportunity to show off if you are. <ul><li>Relevant Fields: Marketing (especially Internet marketing), Copywriting, Photography, Customer Service, Sales, Web Design (you can apply custom designs to your eBay store), Purchasing, and just about any consumer product category imaginable. </li><li>The Pros: Extremely flexible scheduling and time commitment, can be very profitable. </li><li>The Cons: Standing in line at the post office, dealing with problems, running a one-man show. You’re not likely to make a lot of contacts unless you get to know your suppliers.</li></ul>So are you ready to boost your experience and move in the direction you really want? What's holding you back? -Stefanie <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/DumbLittleMan?a=4IvyIo"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~a/DumbLittleMan?i=4IvyIo" border="0"></img></a><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=LlhXBig"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=LlhXBig" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=80LJ1ug"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=80LJ1ug" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=YRTvyeg"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=YRTvyeg" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=R1K4tsg"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=R1K4tsg" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?a=ORQ6upG"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f/DumbLittleMan?i=ORQ6upG" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DumbLittleMan/~4/277687800" height="1" width="1"/></content><author><name>Jay White</name></author></entry><entry><updated>2008-04-24T11:47:52.186-05:00</updated><title type="text">7 Foolish Excuses You Need to Stop Using</h3><content type="html"><div id="write"><h7 class="write">Written on 4/24/2008 by <a href="http://www.theratingblog.com/about/">Alan Johnson</a>, author of <a href="http://www.theratingblog.com/the-online-business-handbook">The Online Business Handbook</a>.</h7></div> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrydonaghe/64212857/"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_dH0q9hvpVHg/SBC4w9H2MLI/AAAAAAAABrs/6fQhYCtNTBs/s320/fool.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192853521538887858" border="0" /></a>Does it seem that somebody else is always responsible for your failures? Are you ever at fault? Well, guess what. Foolish excuses, pointing fingers and living in denial are temporary band-aids that will eventually come undone and cause you nothing but heartache. If you are one of the people living in denial, stop pretending to be above failure. Take a one week excursion into reality and see how quickly your brain and conscience clear of stress and guilt. If you choose to make the trip, here are 7 of the most dangerous excuses you need to stop using. NOW! <ol><li>I'm Way Too Busy; the Family Will Understand! My friend, your family needs you and not only your paycheck! Fast forward 20 years and think about this for a second - do you really think that your children will ever say, "I'm glad mom/dad got that raise 10 years ago instead of watching me at football practice or helping me with my homework." Of course not! </li><li>I Would be More Successful if My Job Weren't as Boring. It's not your employer's fault now, is it? Did anyone force you to make that choice? Of course not! Assume responsibility and don't be afraid to take action if you are convinced that you can change things for the better. </li> <li>My Team Is Holding Me Back. Then why not do something about it? Why not help them become better at what they're doing so that all of you can reap the rewards later on? You do realize that constantly being on the lookout for excuses isn't going to cut it, do you? </li> <li>My Boss Makes Bad Decisions. Yes, but he/she has the right to make any decisions he sees fit since, in the end, it's his or her money or reputation on the line. If you want things to change, start being your own boss, nobody is stopping you. </li> <li>I Don't Have Time to Stay in Shape. But will you have time to spend in the hospital? If that is not the case then I would recommend taking at least a few minutes each day moving your body, strenuously. Investing time now prevents years of misery later in life! </li> <li>Cigarettes Are Bad for Me, But I Have a Stressful Life. And what, are cigarettes all of a sudden the cure? This is a foolish excuse and nothing more, it's all in your mind. If you want to <a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2006/12/what-happens-when-you-quit-smoking.html">give up smoking</a>, you can give up smoking, stressful lifestyle or not. </li> <li>Taking Risks Would Have Been Foolish. Guess what: if you are serious about being successful, taking calculated risks every now and then is simply a must. Yes, there are foolish risks which should be avoided but, in the end, you simply have to take your share of calculated risks at a certain point.</li></ol><a href="http://www.dumblittleman.com/2008/03/7-signs-that-youre-living-in-denial.html">Living in denial</a> is not an option and rest assured knowing that hiding behind foolish excuses will get you nowhere. Are you about to let something like that happen or are you ready to take action? 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