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The Apps and Services I Need to Use More in 2013

Productivityist

Keyboard Maestro: Last year I was going to dedicate my “Journey to…” series to this app. I really need to learn how to use it first, though. TextExpander: There is so much mroe I can do with this app – especially on the mobile version. I’ll be giving this app far more attention in 2013. This year I’ll be taking that journey.

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2013: My Year in Preview

Productivityist

I will get a keyboard or piano and learn to play it. Nonetheless, here’s my 2013 year in preview… I will write another book. But only one…a much bigger one. I will dive deeper into making more things for people to use to help them be more productive. I will go to less events…but make more of an impact at them.

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When you should stop slogging throught writing | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

I will say, though, that Ali’s post was coincidentally timed – though you’ll have to tune in next week to learn why. 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. That’s cool.

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

Men With Pens

It’s like learning to play like a little kid again. The Illusion of Permanence Online Reply Jon Bard - Childrens Book Insider ( @jonbard ) June 7, 2010 at 5:36 pm I’ve learned to trust my subconscious mind. I maximize those as much as I can, and when they strike, I get myself to a keyboard. And we all need that.

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Why You Don't Need to Mimic Someone Else's Fame | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

But what I tell people are four scenes from the last six months that sum up what I’ve learned better than I can spell it out: Exhibit A: The High Style The man I was listening to spoke with a strong British accent. It’s fun, but it’s not like I sit at my keyboard, occasionally throwing my arms into the air and squealing, “Wheeeeeee!

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Sleep your way to the top | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Maquis June 28, 2010 at 1:16 am I’ll admit that I’ve definitely learned the hard way that sleep deprivation can be physically painful. Sleep is *extremely* important – I learned that the hard way indeed! Lesson learned. If anyone can get you sleeping your way to success, they can. hours of sleep is achieved.

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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. Although a I do the bulk of my work at home, there is a TON of truth in the fact that you get dumber if you don’t eventually get some human interaction. Great post.

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