Monthly Archives: April 2013

What Can I Do For You?

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You see, I believe one of the most powerful abilities that the Internet gives to us is the ability to reach out to others, ask for, and receive, help. In that spirit, since you are kind enough to show up here every day to hear what I have to say, I would like to offer you the same in return. Let me know, anytime, if there is something that I might be able to help you with. I certainly will do so if I can.

For example, perhaps you need some advice about backup or becoming a freelancer. Maybe you have a product you would like for me to take a look at and give some feedback. Maybe you are struggling with depression as I have so many times in the past and would like a knowing ear to listen. Maybe you have something that you’ve written and are proud of that you would like me to read. Seriously, send it my way.

Though, I’m not always quick about it — it often takes me a few days to respond. The fact is, I do get a few of these sorts of emails each week and those who have sent them can tell you that I always respond and try to be as helpful as I can be. If there is not a way for me to help, for whatever reason, I will graciously tell you so and hope there are no hard feelings.

OK, now with the caveats explained and out of the way, get in touch via email if there is something I can do for you.

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April 1st: Digital Sabbatical Day

As the first day of April has largely come to be the day where nothing but jokes, fake press releases, preposterous rumors (or, at least, more preposterous than they are normally), expensively produced videos for products that will never exist by companies that kill real products to “focus”, and the infinite re-sharing-blogging-tweeting-plussing of such, I think it is high time that those who reject such foolishness and need to get real work done take this day back.

I say we make this first of April, and every first of April to come, the day where we take a digital sabbatical (at the very least, an online one). We use this day to take a break. Perhaps get an honest day’s work in. Maybe brush off that old notebook and sharpen that pencil and write out the things you’re going to get done tomorrow. If you are at work, perhaps this is a good day to clean your office. If at home, take the kids out to a museum. Perhaps this is the day to put on your favorite road songs, get in the car, pick a direction, and drive for a few hours and see where you end up. Because that place, no matter where it is, will be better than just about anything else you will see online today. I think you get the idea.

Because, well, it is already pretty difficult to sift the meaning from the noise from the constant connection. It is even more so when you have to question almost everything you see on it for a day. Life is short. There are better things to do. Ignore it today. It’ll still be here (and, hopefully, back to normal) tomorrow.

I’ll see you then.

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