More than a living

When Toby and I started scribbling the ideas that became More than a living, we were trying to find a way to describe the business ennui in which we both found ourselves seemingly irrevocably ensconced.
Part of that cathartic process was giving our goal a name. That concept was “more than a living.” That’s what we […]

Well, well, well. It’s been a few weeks since the beginning of the new year. All full of promise and intrigue.
We were really going to change some stuff this year, weren’t we? Really put our mark on things. Come out of the gates with both guns blazing and whatnot.
Boy, it was going to be good.
Yeah. […]

As usual, Seth Godin managed to get my brain percolating with his homage to Lenny Levine, the “greatest kindergarten teacher ever,” entitled “You can’t say you can’t play.” Genius, Lenny. Catchy and insightful. Simple and poignant.
Lenny’s concept “You can’t say you can’t play” was a guideline to ensure that everyone got to participate, that everyone […]

Now, I’m no expert in product management. But let’s be honest, if we sat around and waited for me to write only on things at which I am expert, we’d all be in for a long, cold wait. So, all of that aside, I do know a number of good product managers. I’m even luckier […]

If I could say it better than Kathy Sierra, I would, but I can’t. (If I could draw cool pictures like Kathy, I would, too.)
If all managers like you, are you safer than if some think you’re amazing while others think you’re the poster child for Bad Hiring Decisions?
No one is safe. We’re all expendable. […]

I’m sure you, being the insightful person you are, have noticed that interacting via electronic means gives people a little more distance. It gives them a little more confidence. It frees them to make more insightful comments.
Okay, okay. It makes them more rude. (I say “more” rude because we’ve all gotten pretty rude in this […]

Here’s another great snippet on goal setting from LifeDev, The 90-Day Rule
The thing that struck me? I am forever hassling people to come up with 18-month plans and 3-year plans. Hassle hassle hassle. But now? Now, I can also hassle people to come up with 90-day plans. Brilliant! More cause for me to be annoying.
Our […]

Part of the struggle to find more meaning–and more reward–in the work you do, day in and day out, is to recognize opportunities and potential pitfalls. Take risks, but know when you’re taking them. Here at little ol’ More than a living, we’re big fans of the mentor concept. We really believe that it’s one of the best ways to learn.

I’ve been a long-time reader of Steve Pavlina’s blog, Personal Development for Smart People.
What? I think I’m smart. Don’t you? Think I’m smart, I mean.
Well, you’re here. You’re smart, too, little camper. So buck up.
Back to Steve (who is also smart). He’s recently launched a forum and it’s turning into a regular gab fest. Interested […]