minimalist The Paradox of More in Less: Enhancing Community Experience by Subtraction When it comes to building community, less is more. It might seem counterintuitive at first, but simplicity is the key to creating a more engaging, valuable, and connected community.
big fish From Niche to Small Pond: Size Matters to Your Early Success The principle of being a 'big fish in a small pond' is more than just visibility. It's a strategic positioning exercise. Start small to learn fast, with the goal of becoming a force in this small market. Once you are indispensable, you can start to make your move!
inspiration No Shiny Red Balls: Community Leadership Starts with Attention (Yours) Beware of 'shiny object syndrome' that can lead you astray. Maintaining focus is crucial in community leadership. Distractions can lead to a loss of purpose, resulting in disengaged members and a community that drifts aimlessly.
Community Building The Three Phases of Community Growth Stagnation is a real threat to community, but it's not nearly as catastrophic as over-indexing on the wrong focus of work!
framework The GetAhead30 Plan to Create a Better Future Self We all deal with a perpetual cycle of digital tasks. Just like Sisyphus's boulder, emails, notifications, and online responsibilities can feel like they are constantly rolling backwards, down the hill.
Time Management Skills Before Solutions: What Time Blocking isn't Good Enough Time blocking seemed productive. It gave me a false sense of accomplishment without real progress. Instead of focusing on how I was working better, progress with time blocked was dicing up my calendar into insane blocks of time.
inversion How Inversion Can Help You Master Your Workday Inversion is about working smarter, not harder. It's a strategy that fits perfectly in the remote work environment, where self-discipline and time management are crucial.
