Magazine editor, Melissa Mesku, invited me to contribute to The New Worker, a digital magazine about coworking. My article, “The 8-Hour Construct Reimagined,” was published in the first issue today. I write about the American tendency to wear stress and exhaustion as status symbols. It’s time we reimagine the work week! Read the full article Read more
A few months ago, I found myself weary of the same coffee shops. I searched for a new work environment. Combing through this wiki and other sites, I located several co-working and shared office spaces in Portland, OR. In case you’ve embarked on a similar quest, here are my findings. Prices updated September 3, 2014.
We all have them. To-do lists that seem never-ending. Marking off one action item somehow generates three more related tasks. I’ve often heard the advice, “First thing in the morning, complete the easiest item on your to-do list. The resulting sense of accomplishment will propel you through the rest of the list.” When fighting off Read more
Computer, lamp, backup drive, router, any other peripherals. Together they create a deluge of cords, falling from your workspace to the power strip below. I recently wondered, is there any way to instill some order to this unsightly mess?