Do you think putting in long hours of hard work is the key to success in today’s work environment? People talk about hustle culture as a necessary part of doing well at work. They brag about missing sleep and skipping meals to make more money and achieve their next promotion. What do you think? IsContinue reading “Hustle Culture and the Pursuit of Goals”
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Technical Writing is Boring! (Or is it?)
People think writers write novels, blog posts, or magazine articles. Technical writing isn’t top of mind. People also tend to think that technical writing is boring. It’s about writing instructions, and how many people have the patience to follow instructions these days? Now before you yawn, let’s get into why we need technical writing. First,Continue reading “Technical Writing is Boring! (Or is it?)”
Why Is Editing Your Work Important?
Repost If you write for your job or business, you need to read this. If you write at all, you should read this. Editing is an important step in the writing process, and it’s more than checking for typos. A lot more because of what’s at stake. Editing can prevent awkward situations that result fromContinue reading “Why Is Editing Your Work Important?”
5 Reasons to Hate Remote Work
If you’ve been following these blog posts, you know I’m a strong advocate of remote work, but it’s not a perfect lifestyle. Like any work situation, there are days when remote work is irritating or totally stressful. So for the moment, at least, let’s look at five reasons to hate remote work. 1 Getting lockedContinue reading “5 Reasons to Hate Remote Work”
5 Tips for a Remote Team to Stay Productive and Organized
How do you stay productive and organized while working on projects with team members you rarely see in person? Most startup companies I’ve worked with don’t even have an office where team members can meet and discuss their work. Despite this modern-day work challenge, working efficiently as a team is possible. Let’s look at fiveContinue reading “5 Tips for a Remote Team to Stay Productive and Organized”
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