browndog

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   by browndog 18y ago

   I would look for the ability to think i.e., quickly and logically breaking a problem into its components and get to the essentials. Ask good questions along the way, and come up with a solution to the problem. Do this in an area outside the
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   by browndog 18y ago

   Good point. I do this too, though it takes regular pruning of the RSS feed list to keep it interesting. I'll usually sign up for a feed from a blog or site that seems interesting, and after a few weeks or every few months check how often I
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   by browndog 18y ago

   Word of mouth (or email) works for me. I send things that I find interesting to some friends, and they return the favor. Saving those links to read during "free" hours, you can build up quite a reading list.
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   by browndog 18y ago

   I found Xobni's stats feature useful - especially the data on what time of day specific people have written or responded to you before. I've used this feature to optimize the timing of communications with clients and bosses, but other than
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   by browndog 18y ago

   Make a list of things you have a mental block against. Then make opportunities to do them. Every failure that you learn and recover from makes you stronger. Practice your decision-making skills. Act on your decisions. And communicate decisi