Business and work - Paul Jacobson

42

Today is my birthday, I’m 42. This year has been an interesting one, to say the least. I’ve been thinking about what to write about it for a couple months and, as I sit here writing this, I’m not entirely sure what to make of it.

2017-12-08

The difference between failure and success when job hunting

Failure seems to define job hunting and it’s not hard to see why. Most of your applications will fail. At the same time, recognising the successes along the way could well determine whether you will survive the ordeal and achieve that ultimate success – a job.

2017-07-12

Stop taking detailed notes in meetings

Stop taking detailed notes in meetings. It probably isn’t helping you as much as you’d think.

2017-06-06

Critical steps to get things done when you clearly lack focus

We live in a wondrous technological age that also makes it harder to get things done. This is a challenge when you have a lot of things to do. Obviously.

2017-04-25

Ok Google, show me how to get things done

I recently started experimenting with Google Keep, Calendar and Reminders to get things done. I’ve only really just dipped my toe in the water but it’s been interesting so far.

2017-04-06

Having standards and doing great work

Standing by your standards can be a tougher road to walk but doing so is often a pretty good representation of the kind of person you are.

2017-02-16

Time is running out

In the background there is a nagging feeling that time is running out for us. We spend all our time trying to satisfy everyone else’s demands and rarely satisfying our own.

2017-02-15