Category: Personal Development
The Personal Productivity Methods I Love – and You Should, Too!
A friend surprised me recently. She was interested to hear about the personal productivity methods I use. I almost didn’t know where to start – and moreover, I didn’t understand why she wanted to hear from me of all people. Aren’t there enough productivity gurus out there? It seems we’re always looking for answers on productivity…
What GDPR Taught Me About Project Management
“I’ve compiled a laundry list with every to do that came to mind, but you guys will probably need to add to it,” Dimitar, our CEO, said. It was his last day in the office before a major US trip that would last several weeks and we were at the beginning of May. The deadline…
So You Want a Career in Marketing?
“What does a PR person actually do,” I asked. Without knowing it at the time, this was the first step of my career in marketing. The idea came to me largely by chance and my personal career development was as haphazard as a ball’s journey in a pinball machine. It’s crazy to think that 11…
Professional Development Planning – a Guide Based on Experience
I woke up and immediately felt a profound sense of confusion. It was the first day that I was unemployed. It felt weird even thinking about that word in relation to myself. I started working full-time when I was in my first year of university and had spent precisely 10 years with no employment gap.…
Elon Musk: The Whizz-Kid With The Three Engagement Rings
There aren’t many titles that can break my carefully planned reading schedule. It’s usually the new piece of a fantasy series I follow or a marketing title I need to squeeze in for work. Up until I heard that there’s a new book that goes into great detail about the story and life of Elon…
Here’s Why You Need a Bullet Journal
It’s 18:40 and I’m finally done with the last task for the day. I take the cap off my pen and cross it out in my notebook. I immediately feel like I’ve accomplished something significant. I feel a rush of pleasure. It’s intriguing how a small ritual can mean so much. It’s been two and…