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Memory Makeover: Tips to Spruce Up an Absent Mind

Ian's Messy Desk

Put pen to paper (or finger tips to keyboard) and record important dates in a calendar, notebook or on your mobile device. So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus. Stay organized. Many people overlook this crucial step and end up missing important appointments, deadlines or details.

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Apple – a customer support nightmare! | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

A few weeks ago I ordered my new MacBook Pro and I wanted a German keyboard, of cause I could not order a German keyboard, you can order a French keyboard? This time a friendly guy in my Apple Store told me I could pay $200/£100 extra and they would change the keyboard in store for me. installed not OS 10.5.

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When you should stop slogging throught writing | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

You bashed monsters by hitting keys on your keyboard whilst wondering if you could hook up a nodding bird à la Homer Simpson. Griffin – Drool and keyboards don’t mix. To get to the next level, you needed experience points. To get experience points, you bashed monsters. You bashed monsters for hours. It was called grinding.

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Writer's Block - and One Trick to Beat It |

Men With Pens

I maximize those as much as I can, and when they strike, I get myself to a keyboard. I think it’s a good idea to step away from the keyboard and take a break. Spiritually, ecumenically, grammatically." - Captain Jack Sparrow Home | Services | About | Comment Policy | Disclosure | Contact Copyright © 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc.

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Writing Rush | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

so that I can capture ideas when away from pen and paper (or keyboard and screen). Spiritually, ecumenically, grammatically." - Captain Jack Sparrow Home | Services | About | Comment Policy | Disclosure | Contact Copyright © 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc. How “great” are these great ideas? Powered by frugal

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Don't Be an Introvert Writer | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Just like plants need wind to grow, writers need some reassurance that they are not just going at it alone each time they sit at the keyboard. Spiritually, ecumenically, grammatically." - Captain Jack Sparrow Home | Services | About | Comment Policy | Disclosure | Contact Copyright © 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc. Great post.

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Sleep your way to the top | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

It’s a great feeling to be able to sit down at the keyboard, fully confident in your ability, clean of any doubt or future-worry and, is especially great when the recommended 8.25 hours of sleep is achieved. Reply Shane Arthur ( @shanearthur ) June 28, 2010 at 11:16 am I,,,aaaaawaaaaawh,,,I agree, James. Powered by frugal

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