How to get those projects out of the “too hard” basket once and for all

August 17, 2015, 6:38 pm

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We all have one. A “too hard” basket. And, sometimes, there are so many things in the damn basket that it can erode our confidence knowing we could possibly find so many things too hard! So what can you do to get those projects out of the “too hard” basket once and for all?

Often, when the basket gets full there is no imperative to take action because a situation hasn’t reached a critical point.

Projects like:

Redesigning your website. You already have a website that works. And, even though you know it could be better, you don’t have the time to create new designs, find a graphics person, or engage the services of a new developer.

Rolling over your

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Are you leaving money on the table?

February 4, 2016, 3:00 pm

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Recently, I emailed a certain Australian artist because I’m interested in buying some of his beautiful paintings. I’ll admit that I’m not a big art collector or connoisseur. I just know that my partner would love the work of this particular artist. So I thought, with his birthday coming up, a piece of art might be a lovely present.

I browsed the artist’s website and narrowed it down to four pieces I knew my partner would love. I emailed the artist to ask if any of these were available and if I could buy them. It’s was a done deal.

The response? Crickets.

So I emailed again. Again, no response. And there is no phone number on the website so … Read the rest

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