Is Twitter the new Google?

Well, of course that title is slightly misleading. (Come on, what did you expect?) However, it’s not just there to draw a few more eyeballs. Let me explain what I mean.
Google is everywhere. But not just in a general, universal “oh my god they’re everywhere” sense, but more concretely: I work with Google all day, […]

Writing email that gets answered

Chris Brogan summarizes how to write email so that it’s easy to process further:
Key points:

One Decision Per Email (so it’s easy to process)
Don’t Ever Say “Quick Question.” (Because it’s usually not. If it is, there’s no need to announce it.)
Your Signature File (it should contain your contact details, but be brief and concise)
Following Up […]

Social Media Noise vs Info Overload

Just stumbled over a series of posts on ReadWriteWeb I’d like to share with you. Without further commenting, there’s plenty of info there that I’m fairly certain are relevant to your daily life, too.
First, there’s a two-piece post on Info Overload (part one: the problem, part two: solutions). Solutions can be strategies, but also […]

Where do they find the time? Clay Shirky on the Cognitive Surplus

In this rare gem of a video, Clay Shirky talks about the time, energy and potentials that used to be lost to dumbly watching TV. How many Wikipedia entries could we get out of these brain cycles now that we can free up that TV time for more productive and satisfying activities again?

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How to create the best workplace? Ask 37signals

37signals and their smart & usable (translation: awesome) web solutions like the project management pack Basecamp have always been inspiring. That alone, said about office and productivity software, is an amazing accomplishment. But what’s more, the girls and guys at 37signals also try to figure out the best work experience for all involved, and share […]