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Re: Surgery Update

David Christian — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 09:54:23 -0000

No issues! Glad you had it checked!

Re: You Can’t Change the Body Until You Change The Mind

David Christian — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 21:38:19 -0000

Or stole it...

Re: Why I Started Crossfit

David Christian — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 12:55:33 -0000

I'll keep showing up you you keep programming the workouts.

Re: The Secret to Developing a Regular Writing Habit

David Christian — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 09:59:01 -0000

I'm in, but it makes me nervous. However, this is exactly what I need to build the habit.

Re: 3 Steps to Get More Done With a Simple Weekly Plan

David Christian — Mon, 30 Dec 2013 12:39:24 -0000

I used to do the same thing. Now I arrive at the office at least an hour before everyone (but I leave earlier too), and I like to take all the little things and crank out as many as those first so I can focus on the things that are going to take more time and focus.

It's not that I think it's a better strategy, but it works better fro me since I changed jobs and my schedule/responsibilities at work are different.

Re: Is Your Desk Killing You?

David Christian — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 11:55:49 -0000

I am slowly going to work myself into using it while standing. What I like about the Varidesk is there is a desktop app you can download and create a schedule to remind you when to sit and when to stand.

Re: Sync MOBI files to Your iPad

David Christian — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 09:22:16 -0000

Interesting. I haven't updated to the latest version (just haven't had time) and I don't sync many MOBI files. It shouldn't take too long for someone to figure it out. I'll keep my eyes open!

Re: The Secret to Telling a Great Story Is Living One

David Christian — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 14:09:50 -0000

I have a tendency to want to read about the stories of others than take the risk to create my own. Life presents us with opportunity to do interesting things that we don't often recognize as such. Having the awareness to recognize these times and the courage to pursue them is what can create great stories.

Re: Vary your blog posts with these three styles

David Christian — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:47:28 -0000

Hey Mike,

Love the idea of a pillar post. I have two of those ideas now, one I am about to start working on. But I never thought of them this way. One I started a few years ago (and never finished) is the source of my first eBook, which is about 60% written.

I posted an article today that includes a couple of tools I use to keep up with my posting schedule.

http://davidchristian.co/20...

Re: 5 Reasons Why You Should Keep a Journal

David Christian — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:59:46 -0000

I started (again) on Jan 1. Mine has yet to become more than a log of what I did that day. Mostly by the time I get to it, I'm tired and ready to go to bed, not write for another hour.

Re: Why I bought a Chromebook instead of an iPad

David Christian — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:00:18 -0000

Bought my mother-in-law one for Christmas. We were going to get her an iPad so she can surf the web while watching TV. But all she mostly needed was to surf the internet and do email. The Chromebook as $199. She also has an iPhone so that is what she uses for all the apps, no need to have it on an iPad too.

Re: Taking Breaks at Work: Do Less To Do More

David Christian — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:54:06 -0000

I have, but I've never implemented it. I'm not good with set time blocks. I tend to work on something until I think to take a break, usually about once per hour. My regular duties at work usually only take 15 minutes or less for each task. So there are plenty of opportunities to take a break. Sometimes I will work 6 hours straight without getting up from my desk because I am on a roll. I wouldn't want a timer interrupting that flow.

Re: Apple Attacks the Laptop With Another New iPad

David Christian — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:50:09 -0000

That's a great point. I use my laptop for photo editing and most of my writing because my keyboard is bigger than my wireless keyboard for my iPad. But I don't travel with the laptop. Just the iPad and keyboard.

I would really like a mouse for the iPad. I think that would encourage me to use it more. I get annoyed having to reach up and touch the screen because I typically set the iPad further than arm's reach on my desk.

Re: Why Do I Need Byword When I Already Have Evernote?

David Christian — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:47:19 -0000

Interesting. I think I may be more inclined to use it once I switch to a Mac. then I could use it on my desktop as well. I have been reading about how it handle Markdown. I am mostly unfmiliar with that. I plan to check into it to see how that would benefit me. Perhaps then I will see more use for Byword.

I wish there was a way to preview it for a day or two so I could at least see how it works and what it looks like. I keep reference materials in Evernote for my writing, and I like being able to switch over to those notes when i am writing. This doesn't seem possible in Byword.

Re: Apple Attacks the Laptop With Another New iPad

David Christian — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:07:02 -0000

I wrote a spreadsheet in my statistics class in grad school for real estate agents. You could enter the zip code, sq footage, number of rooms, bathrooms, garages, etc, and it would tell you the value of the house.

My wife and I have Realtor.com and Trulia apps on our phones. Since we are in the market for a new house (this summer) we like to look whats for sales when we find an area we like. I know we have received digital documents from our realtor to sign. There has to be something like that available. But it would be great just to have when driving through an area to see what is for sale and get details on the house.

Re: 5 Reasons to Carry a Pocket Notebook

David Christian — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 17:42:38 -0000

Actually, I have been using the Large plain one but its made by Picadilly. Instead of $18 mine cost $6. And they are the same thing. However, this past Friday I received a package in the mail. Knowing my notebook was also out o space, my wife ordered me the Evernote Smartbook from, Moleskine. It's also the large one. But since it needs ink spots for reference points, this one is a grid pattern.

Re: Apple Attacks the Laptop With Another New iPad

David Christian — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 17:28:41 -0000

What kind of port do you need? I don't do much document creation. The writing I do is done in Evernote and it works great with my Bluetooth keyboard.

Re: Why Do I Need Byword When I Already Have Evernote?

David Christian — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 17:25:46 -0000

I tried Evernote, then gave up. It was only after Michael Hyatt started posting about it that I tried it again. Once I got t setup like I wanted I was hooked. Now I do almost everything in EN.

I'm not sure if I'm going to try Byword. At this point I haven't found a reason for it. I am give it a shot once my laptop dies and I switch to a MacBook.

Re: 10 Types of Social Media Updates—How Many Are You Using?

David Christian — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 09:16:40 -0000

Hey John, that is awesome. I saved it for future use and will no doubt use it both in blog posts and for some training guides I need to make for the office. Much appreciated.

Re: 10 Types of Social Media Updates—How Many Are You Using?

David Christian — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 09:14:25 -0000

I jumped on the Twitter bandwagon early. I used it primarily for news, etc. Now I'm trying to use it more for interacting to build my Platform.

This is list certainly helpful. I am going to add it to Evernote with my 13 Blog Post templates you provided in Platform University (P.S. Sooooooo worth the price! Why has everyone not joined?)Thanks for the resources!

Re: How to Tie a Necktie: Eldredge Knot

David Christian — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:49:35 -0000

Here is my first attempt. Going to wear it to a convention tomorrow...

Re: When You Don’t Have a Cabin or a Dog… But Are Still Called to Write

David Christian — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:28:33 -0000

I love the idea generation, but struggle with the "putting your butt in the chair and write" part.

I've found I do better work if I start several blog posts a week or more in advance and them come back to them later to rewrite. I like the break between just getting the thoughts out of my head and having time to clarify them.

Re: Do the Little Things in Life (Like Typos) Really Matter?

David Christian — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:24:39 -0000

I learned long ago that if seomthing is worth doing, it's worth doing right. My dad taught me that growing up. I also learned that it usually takes less time to do it right the first time, then have to redo it later.

The same thing applies here. You are building a brand. Not fixing typos (ESPECIALLY when you know they exist) demonstrates that you are lazy. I'm not going to trust you if I believe that. I call it the "clean bathroom theory". I don't care how clean the place looks where I'm eating, if the bathroom is dirty, I assume the whole place is nasty.

Re: My Take on the iPad Mini After 7 Weeks

David Christian — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:37:10 -0000

I use the iPad 2 and love it. My wife wanted an iPad so I got her the 4 for Christmas. It has about 2 hours use because she says it is too big and heavy. Now she wants the mini. My dilemma is do I sell my 2 and take her 4 or sell her 4 and keep my 2 (which she bought for my birthday 2 years ago. I could then put that cash towards a mini for her...

Re: Three Kickstarter projects you’ll wish you hadn’t missed and three you shouldn’t

David Christian — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:40:36 -0000

I am an early Pebble backer. I can't wait for my watch to get here. talk about a lesson in patience!