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Aug
27

3 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Chronic Underachiever

Justin on August 27th, 2010

I recently had an epiphany: the busier I am, the happier I am. That’s not just because more work = more profit.  It’s because I’m slowly understanding an element of my own personality that I’ve never taken seriously. I’m a lazy workaholic. What I mean by that is: I multitask. I procrastinate. I love collaboration. [...]

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Jul
19

3 Myths About Social Media Debunked

Justin on July 19th, 2010

On Sunday nights, Mack Collier runs a Twitter-based group chat called #blogchat, which I highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about blogging while hobnobbing with their peers. But, based on the defensive reaction to some of my comments from several of the #blogchat participants, I’ve realized that #blogchat is strictly a place [...]

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May
3

Sorry Guys: When It Comes to Your Audience, Size DOES Matter

Justin on May 3rd, 2010

There’s a gentleman’s agreement in social media that needs to be debunked. We’re always supposed to judge ourselves by the quality of the conversations we have, rather than the sheer volume of our reach. Even Gary Vee, who has more Twitter followers than anyone else who’s not “mainstream famous,” preached quality over quantity at #140conf [...]

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Apr
14

How to Be More Productive (and Expand Your Network) in 4 Weeks

Justin on April 14th, 2010

I never accomplish everything I’d like to get done.  And, as a freelancer, I have no one to blame but myself.  I don’t have coworkers and bosses reminding me daily about deadlines like a 9-to-5 employee does. Therefore, if I starve to death, that’s my fault — and I don’t like starving. But I have [...]

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Apr
12

My Own 11 Little Secrets

Justin on April 12th, 2010

Last week, Chris Penn blogged his 11 Little Secrets to staying happy, healthy, productive and sane.  Fellow bloggers followed suit, turning the idea into a mini-meme. So I’ll bite. Justin Kownacki’s 11 Little Secrets to Being Moderately Successful 1.  Don’t Use Your Job as an Excuse for Not Having a Life. Ideally, you enjoy your [...]

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