by Steve Skojec | Nov 29, 2011 | Insights, Productivity, The Big Questions
This morning when I got in the car, I noticed that my phone was dead. It had been on the charger all night, but something had obviously malfunctioned, and so I was stuck with a two-hour commute and no access to the audiobook I’m currently listening to, China...
by Steve Skojec | Nov 15, 2011 | Family, Insights, Writing
It was our turn. They counted on the porch, eyes closed, squinting, their voices louder than they needed to be. I grabbed Alex, hefted him under one arm, and sprinted as quietly as I could across the nearly grassless expanse of lawn toward the tree line....
by Steve Skojec | Aug 12, 2011 | Insights, Productivity
It’s 73 degrees this morning. This came as a shock. It feels…cold. 73 degrees should not feel cold to a guy who is from Upstate New York. But the Washington, D.C. area has had over 100 days this summer with highs in the 90s. We’ve probably had...
by Steve Skojec | Jul 14, 2011 | Insights
Last week, we went out to look at a house in the country. It was on 6 acres, heavily wooded, and as we drove up the long, winding driveway, one of the trees lining the way had fallen across the road, blocking it entirely. I got out of the car to see if I could move...
by Steve Skojec | Jul 13, 2011 | Insights, Productivity, Social Media
I don’t know who Justin Kownacki is. I do know that his name sounds vaguely Slavic, he lives in Baltimore, and he does some sort of social media consulting. I also know that he appears to be fairly smart. Smart people often say things that make me smarter, so I...
by Steve Skojec | Jul 13, 2011 | Insights
In 2009 Jamie and I got certified to carry concealed weapons. The instructor warned us that shooting is a perishable skill. It isn’t like riding a bike. “Go shooting at least once a month,” he said, “or you’ll lose your accuracy.”...
