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Sadya Siddiqui Its 10th anniversary is on Sunday - so where were you when 9/11 happened? How did you find out about it?

22 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerists on Twitter, Personal Development, Slash Jobs and Ask A Coach 3 more

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Morana Medved: I was woken up by a girlfriend with the news. We had a class that morning and she asked if I thought the class was still on. Having lived ...MoreI was woken up by a girlfriend with the news. We had a class that morning and she asked if I thought the class was still on. Having lived through a war in my teens (Balkans) I found it unimaginable that an East Coast event would affect classes in California, so we went. I was wrong. Few people that showed up spent some time discussing structural implications of the crash in the typical fashion of an architectural class. Then I went home, stopping to buy a selection of my favorite foods and a bottle of wine, made myself a feast and went to bed, never turning on the TV. I did not want to deal with a potential of another war.
22 weeks ago

David Macauley: I was in a staff meeting at a federal building in Michigan. We were informed by a co-worker when the first plane hit. By the time the second ...MoreI was in a staff meeting at a federal building in Michigan. We were informed by a co-worker when the first plane hit. By the time the second plane hit, we were all in the dining area watching it happen on AV carts they brought in there...
22 weeks ago

Iz I just wanted to throw this in here cuz I think E's a great example of perserverance, for everybody, but especially for women. Plus their from my hometown Toronto. http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/video/detail.asp?=Eternia-MoSS-Goodbye-...

78 weeks ago from Music

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David Macauley: Not bad - thanks for posting. I love finding "new" music (new to me anyway).
78 weeks ago

Iz: Not a thing David.
77 weeks ago

Kenji Crosland Hello all. I was hoping to enlist the help of my brazen network to get my web application featured in the top ten startups for KillerStartups.com this month. If you could go to: http://www.killerstartups.com/eCommerce/goldhat-org-a-community-site-for... and vote on this review I may be able to save a few bucks on advertising and may catch the eyes of someone who might want to fund the project! Many thanks in advance, Kenji

84 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Web 2.0, Web Startups, Shotgun Startups and Social Media 3 more

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Aurian Campbell: Vote #47 - check. Good luck :-).
83 weeks ago

Kenji Crosland: Thanks, Aurian!
82 weeks ago

Jessica Bahr I just purchased a Nook, does anyone else use an e-Reader? What do you think of them?

85 weeks ago from Book Shelf

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Nechiele Whittington: My husband bought a Nook for me as a 'congrats on your 4.0' present and I have to say that I absolutely love the thing! I've uploaded oodles of ...MoreMy husband bought a Nook for me as a 'congrats on your 4.0' present and I have to say that I absolutely love the thing! I've uploaded oodles of .pdf versions of books plus the stuff I order through B&N.com and I've expanded the memory to 16mg (I think that's how much is there). I love being able to brag about carrying around over 100+ books at any given time; I've turned several people onto the Nook (and e-readers in general). It's a pretty spiffy thing to have.
83 weeks ago

JRandom42: My thoughts:

I got an Astak E-Book reader for the following reasons:

1) Battery life can be measured in weeks, as opposed to hours for the ...MoreMy thoughts:

I got an Astak E-Book reader for the following reasons:

1) Battery life can be measured in weeks, as opposed to hours for the iPad

2) Integrated SD card reader, unlike the iPad and the Kindle

4) 16 Gb SD card capacity, as opposed to none for the iPad or the Kindle

5) Can read CHM format (which comprises half my ebook collection) as opposed to the iPad and Kindle that can't.

6) $199.95 as opposed to $259 for a Kindle DX and $499 for the iPad.

7) Weighs 210 grams as opposed to 680 grams for the iPad Wi-Fi and 540 grams for the Kindle DX.

In the end, I want something to read ebooks. I don't need Wi-Fi, 3G, a digital camera, an MP3 or movie player, or other applications that are running on a moble phone OS.

http://www.theezreader.com/

You can buy them from NewEgg.Com

83 weeks ago

Vickie Elmer I just wrote a blog post about some ways to use your email or comment sig to sell yourself - or your business. The post is here: http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/email-comment-signature-sell/ I'm reworking my sig as a result of this. Before I do, I'm wondering how you use your sig as a marketing tool for your blog, and what results it brings. Share specifics on the wording and the outcomes, if you will please.

84 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas

David Macauley: Great ideas in that post - thanks for sharing it with us. Will you post your new sig here when you get it done?
84 weeks ago

William Bryan An article today was talking about Personal Brand Equity. The thing that stood out to me was what they called the personal brand position statement. The 4 key elements to this is 1) identifying a target market by niche. 2) Choosing Personal attributes and characteristics that define how the individual wants to be perceived. 3) defining the technical skills he or she wishes to highlight. 4) conveying what makes him or her different. What is your brand statement? And does your blog reflect that?

84 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas

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David Macauley: Thanks for the link - reading it now... Do you think this applies to a "hobby blog" as well?
83 weeks ago

Annabel Candy: Great advice William and David, I do think it applies to a hobby blog. Some blogs that have no design look grey and boring. I really resent having ...MoreGreat advice William and David, I do think it applies to a hobby blog. Some blogs that have no design look grey and boring. I really resent having to go there! I want my brand to represent passion, excitement and adventure. Although my topic is social media marketing which sounds dull I want to make my blog a fun, useful and inspiring place for motivated people to hang out:)
83 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman I am not a fan of the image of a tortured artist and the prevalent paradigm of creatives moseying along until inspiration strikes and that they are the chosen for such talent. Real success has nothing to do with that and everything to do with hard work. Since I'm a huge fan of organization and spreadsheets, I loved this video of Joan Rivers (http://bit.ly/cF1JuG) showing her method for organizing the jokes of her decades-long career (I have a library card file too, Joan!)

84 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired, Productivity & Time-Management and Blogging Ideas 1 more

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David Macauley: I've always wanted one of the old wooden "card catalog" pieces of library furniture - now I have an excuse to buy one if the opportunity arises :)
83 weeks ago

Annabel Candy: Love this! And I don't think creatives need to be poor either:)I find an (unpublished or private) blog a good way to organise ideas too. Nothing ...MoreLove this! And I don't think creatives need to be poor either:)I find an (unpublished or private) blog a good way to organise ideas too. Nothing really beats paper though.
83 weeks ago

New-ish here but thought I'd see if anyone had some advice: I have an idea for a webpage/phone app service but am not a developer. The service will need money to get off the ground. How do I get from the idea/research I've done to product creation/development? Write a business plan? Go for small business loan? Venture capital? Thoughts?

84 weeks ago from Shotgun Startups

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: Very good advice from all which I will heed...thanks to everyone.
83 weeks ago

Sean Masters: Echoing Kenji and Rebecca here - when it comes to nearly any product or service do NOT get ahead of yourself by focusing on business plans, ...MoreEchoing Kenji and Rebecca here - when it comes to nearly any product or service do NOT get ahead of yourself by focusing on business plans, investments, etc. Instead, focus on MAKING the product or service. Then focus on getting some actual REVENUE. Then focus on PROFIT (this may be a part of step 2!).

Business plans, investors, all of that administrative stuff comes later. Get something out the door first.

As for finding developers the only tools you need are Google, LinkedIN, Twitter, and LOTS of perseverance.
83 weeks ago

David Macauley How would you differentiate between an Life Coach, a Mentor, and a "Friendtor"?

84 weeks ago from Ask A Coach

anthony loftman: Life coach looks at all aspects of relationships in life/careers, characteristics, behaviours. A mentor is usually someone within an organization ...MoreLife coach looks at all aspects of relationships in life/careers, characteristics, behaviours. A mentor is usually someone within an organization to learn from and move up the corporate ladder. Someone in a position you may aspire to reach.
Friendtor: I hate words like this.
84 weeks ago

Caroline Ceniza-Levine: I'm not familiar with Friendtor, but I don't think a Friend can be an objective mentor. While mentors and mentees get close and friends give each ...MoreI'm not familiar with Friendtor, but I don't think a Friend can be an objective mentor. While mentors and mentees get close and friends give each other advice, these are distinct relationships and I'm unsure how to combine them. The difference between a mentor and a life coach is that a mentor has walked a specific path or has a specific skill and you have an informal arrangement to learn from them regarding that specific thing. With a life coach, it's a professional arrangement and the coach normally works on a number of different areas and goals.
84 weeks ago

David Macauley Here is your opportunity to wax eloquent - What does a good "Life Coach" do for their client? What specific services do they supply?

84 weeks ago from Ask A Coach

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Jessica Bahr: In my opinion, derived from my personal experiences, a good life coach helps you see the path through the woods. My mentor (who is like a life ...MoreIn my opinion, derived from my personal experiences, a good life coach helps you see the path through the woods. My mentor (who is like a life coach for my business life) helps me stay on my path professionally, and gives advice to pad the road bumps. I feel that a life coach does the same type of thing, but for life, or the whole picture (work life balance). That is just my take on it though.
84 weeks ago

David Macauley: Thanks Jessica - I have been blessed with some very good mentors over the years. Some with very different perspectives and methods than what I ...MoreThanks Jessica - I have been blessed with some very good mentors over the years. Some with very different perspectives and methods than what I was used to. I would love to be that person for others.

84 weeks ago

Amy Calhoun I just used http://www.franklincovey.com/msb/ to start writing my personal Mission Statement. Have you written a personal mission statement? Are you using it to guide your life, career or both?

85 weeks ago from Personal Development

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David Macauley: Thanks for the link - Mine is done, and it actually surprised me in a couple of places. The way they ask the questions really got me thinking ...MoreThanks for the link - Mine is done, and it actually surprised me in a couple of places. The way they ask the questions really got me thinking about what is important and where I need to be heading. Great exercise, now I just have to go apply it :)
85 weeks ago

Danver Chandler: I wrote mine five years ago as a guide. I then have only modified the language. It seems to help guide me in the types of jobs/career paths I'll ...MoreI wrote mine five years ago as a guide. I then have only modified the language. It seems to help guide me in the types of jobs/career paths I'll take so that I continue to align with it. I think it is one that will not change. And I suppose my career, which is a passion, guides my life.
85 weeks ago

Caroline Ceniza-Levine Dan and Chip Heath on finding the details that work http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/146/made-to-stick-watch-the-game-fil... Heath brothers are onto something. Can we apply the same rigor to troubleshoot our job search? Can we audit our approach to our goals and identify strategies to repeat and ones to discard?

86 weeks ago from Ask A Coach

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David Macauley: So often we are in fire-fighting mode (at least in the IT industry) and really don't feel like we have time to assess our actions or methods. ...MoreSo often we are in fire-fighting mode (at least in the IT industry) and really don't feel like we have time to assess our actions or methods. This is an awesome tool for improving, but too often, we don't use it... How do you think you can implement this in your work/life?
85 weeks ago

Caroline Ceniza-Levine: Agreed it is so hard to have the discipline and therefore make the time to reflect. When I have worked on busy project teams, I recommend to my ...MoreAgreed it is so hard to have the discipline and therefore make the time to reflect. When I have worked on busy project teams, I recommend to my team that they block off in advance a half or full day each week, just to regroup and reorient if needed.
84 weeks ago

Kyle Hendrickson If this guy's story doesn't inspire you, nothing will. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gc4HGQHgeFE

86 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas

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David Macauley: Nick is absolutely awesome - ordering his DVD now :)
85 weeks ago

Kevin Fernandes FREE International e-invoicing platform for Small Business from Tradeshift. Saves Costs & the Planet...…http://tradeshift.com/

87 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

David Macauley: Thanks Kevin - I'll check it out!
85 weeks ago

Erin Lariviere Do you use Plancast? What do you see as the greatest in it? I only recently started using it, and already love it. I've subscribed to the BlogWorld event, and even though the event is in October, the discussion is already getting started!

87 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers, PR & New Media, Blogworld 2010 and Tungle.me - Meetings made easy 3 more

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David Macauley: Checking out Plancast now - Question on Blogworld... Would you recommend it to a non-professional blogger? If so, why?
85 weeks ago

Erin Lariviere: @Dave

This is my first time attending Blogworld, so I can't say from experience. What I've heard from past attendees is that it's an ...More@Dave

This is my first time attending Blogworld, so I can't say from experience. What I've heard from past attendees is that it's an opportunity to meet fascinating people involved in social media of all types (not just blogging). It's also an opportunity to learn about what's working in social media, what's not and what's up and coming.
85 weeks ago

JenG Because books of poetry are published mostly through contests, even exceptional writers have low odds of success. I'm an established poet with one book under my belt, which did win a contest, and have a small following. My second collection has been a finalist a couple of times, but I've been sending it out for over two years and am getting impatient. Would you be more or less willing to buy a book of poetry that was self-published? What would encourage you to support the author?

87 weeks ago from Creative Writing, Professional Writers and Editors, Creatively Inspired and Ask Penelope Trunk!2 more

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JenG: David: Hey neighbor! :)

Lindsey: What did your followers say about the self published literary fiction? One comment my sister-in-law mentioned ...MoreDavid: Hey neighbor! :)

Lindsey: What did your followers say about the self published literary fiction? One comment my sister-in-law mentioned was that libraries won't take self-published work. I think a work around may be to start your own press and then publish the book that way. But ignoring the whole traditional paradigm is certainly interesting!
87 weeks ago

Sarah Bush: I think libraries better start adapting to the the changing paradigm as well--if they don't, they might not exist much longer. I know most of the ...MoreI think libraries better start adapting to the the changing paradigm as well--if they don't, they might not exist much longer. I know most of the info I used to get at the library I now get online (and I'm a library lover.)
I personally think that whether or not they take self-published books should be the last thing you worry about! You're cutting edge here--no time for naysayers!
86 weeks ago

Elizabeth Williams I launched my professional photography career (as a freelancer) in March, but I'm already starting to daydream about the day I can open my own studio. Unfortunately, I'm an artist, not an MBA, so my idea of a business model is something like this: 1. Get the Money 2. Get the Power 3. Get the Men (optional) To accomplish the first step, I will: a. Build Website b. ? c. Profit It's better than GOB Bluth's idea of a business model, but still. Where does one start? What does one need?

87 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

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Seth Church: Great advise Angela! That pretty much sums it all up for any business.
87 weeks ago

David Brown: Something that helped me was SCORE
MoreSomething that helped me was SCORE
http://www.seattlescore.org/default.aspx
This organization was a great help. I am sure there is something similar near you.

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85 weeks ago

Sarah Bush I thought I'd share images of my current artwork with my fellow creatively inspired brazen careerists--and if you have images of your artwork online, I'd love to see them. http://sarahbushartworks.com

89 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired

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Vanessa Alvarado: Love your collage, nice balance and vibrant colors! How do you create the pieces?
88 weeks ago

Sarah Bush: Thanks everyone! I make drawings and collages, take photos and then scan them all and combine them in photoshop into something new--and then I ...MoreThanks everyone! I make drawings and collages, take photos and then scan them all and combine them in photoshop into something new--and then I transfer them onto reflective glass so they kind of glow or have a subtle hologram effect when you look at the originals...
88 weeks ago

Erin Lariviere What's your favorite mobile app for productivity? We just released Tungle.me for BlackBerry (http://bit.ly/cnUKfj) and I'm wondering what device you use, and what your favorite productivity apps are. I'm new to iPhone and am using Tungle.me, Remember the Milk and Google Calendar.

94 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management and Tungle.me - Meetings made easy

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Ed Barrientos: i'll definitely have to try out the Tungle app for the Blackberry. As a blackberry user, I have been waiting for this realease. Thanks for the ...Morei'll definitely have to try out the Tungle app for the Blackberry. As a blackberry user, I have been waiting for this realease. Thanks for the heads up!
93 weeks ago

Erin Lariviere: Good to hear, Ed! If you have any questions about it, feel free to reach out.
93 weeks ago

Carolina I upgraded to the latest Wordpress and am having trouble with the Admin page. It comes up but within a second goes blank. Anyone know anything about this and what to do? Thx in advance.

97 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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David Macauley: THis is an overly simplistic answer, but have you tried a different browser? Or accessing it from a different computer?
97 weeks ago

kate: could be the theme or a widget is conflicting with the upgrade. i usually upgrade all of those first and THEN upgrade wordpress. i had this ...Morecould be the theme or a widget is conflicting with the upgrade. i usually upgrade all of those first and THEN upgrade wordpress. i had this happen once and had to go into the file structure on the host site and delete the theme directory. Then i could get in and just apply a new theme. that was a fun night lol
97 weeks ago

David Macauley Checking out some of the networks on http://www.brazencareerist.com

98 weeks ago from Music

lauren turner I'd love some personal branding advice: Dream Company has an opening for Dream Job, which I have applied to and am currently waiting to hear back from HR. In the meantime, I've interviewed for a contract at Dream Company in another dept (to get my foot in the door). Hiring mgr @other dept and I got along really well; he's great. Should I come clean about wanting Dream Job and ask for his help (and risk not getting the contract) or keep quiet and just push for the contract, which may be dead-end?

98 weeks ago from Personal Branding

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Jim Armstrong: I agree with Nox, make your intentions clear from the beginning. Companies want employees that are forthright about their goals and ...MoreI agree with Nox, make your intentions clear from the beginning. Companies want employees that are forthright about their goals and aspirations--no one will fault you for this. Be up front at the beginning, this way you don't have to back track six months down the road when you still haven't got that position for Dream Job. Best of luck.
98 weeks ago

David Macauley: Absolutely concur - be honest, it's always the best way forward...
98 weeks ago

Scott Carver Each step I take in starting my IT support/consulting business, which has started, seems to be a challenge. Fun challenges though. I've installed a CRM package & now trying to determine how detailed to define my services. I've looked at service catalog templates and think that's too much. How detailed do I want to be in my billing/tracking? Anyone struggled with that? Ex. BOS-1 is Business Onsite Service, but I don't think that's detailed enough for the service done. Hope that makes sense.

98 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

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Bradley O: Scott, after reading the Original post, I realize that I did get a bit off topic. Sorry about that.
98 weeks ago

Scott Carver: Bradley, no need to apologize. Glad you brought it up.
98 weeks ago

Nidal There is always a payoff between gainnig business experience in a field before starting a business or starting right ahead. i think whats important is developping the skills you need for your business, while some of those skills will come through working for someone else. Allot of it will come through trial and error and life experiences. What do you guys think about the topic? Is "business experience" necessary?

98 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs

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Carol Harris: I started a home staging business in Buffalo, NY and while I know that I can make it succeed, I also know that having more business savvy would ...MoreI started a home staging business in Buffalo, NY and while I know that I can make it succeed, I also know that having more business savvy would have helped. I have learned two costly lessons already. Although I am a quick study, I shall never forget those lessons.
98 weeks ago

Nidal: @Carol, What were those lessons exactly?
@ Ted, I face this problem at the moment, i went into a field and realized that Its not the one for me, ...More@Carol, What were those lessons exactly?
@ Ted, I face this problem at the moment, i went into a field and realized that Its not the one for me, I am in it just to get some "professional" experience, I have decided to go into a different field. even though the professional experience has nothing to do whith the businesses i plan to start, and i see no value of such experience. Times are tough, and the luxury of being picky about where i would work does not exist at the moment.

however, surprisingly, Working for someone else has given me time to think about my plans for the future, and research thoroughtly the ideas i want to develop.

98 weeks ago

Scott Rossow As salespeople, what are your biggest day-to-day frustrations with selling? Mine is definitely the trend of people not answering their phones. I leave voicemails to try and combat this inevitable theme but voicemails can only be so effective and even the best voicemails have a tiny response-rate. Other frustrations?

98 weeks ago from Business Development

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: Laura --- I like your "it's not for you" method. This definitely makes people go wtf?
98 weeks ago

Laura McCallum: Thanks, Sam, I certainly can't claim it for my own, and it actually goes against my nature to do this, but I can't argue with the results I am ...MoreThanks, Sam, I certainly can't claim it for my own, and it actually goes against my nature to do this, but I can't argue with the results I am getting. I learned it from Mike Dillard here:

http://nmccallum.blackbeltrecruiting.com

If you want to opt in to the free intro messages you will find value in them. The Blackbelt Recruiting course is well worth the $125 or so if you decide to go and buy the actual course. Money back if you don't think so. This course changed my business overnight- because it brought a change between my ears.

It has to do with control, posture, and human psychology. When you do the "take away", people realize they are not in control, and then they wonder what they are possibly missing out on. I tell people no all the time and I love it. Works for me and thousands of others who are using it!
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