Lessons Learned Without a Computer

By on July 12, 2006 in Blogging, Conversations, Cool Tools with 2 Comments

I’m in the process of transferring files from my Compaq heap to a new Sony VAIO FE. Even with a new computer, hiccups and speed bumps have been abundant.

Power20cordAfter getting the computer, my brother and I went to Panera to start setting up. I loaded my bag with the computer and software, he carried the power supply and digital camera. Before the night was through, he decided not to stay in Iowa (did he ever really arrive?) and fled back to California – still packing the power cord and camera.
LESSON: Don’t separate your computer and power cord.

Pen456345_1Even without a computer for a few days, I was able to stay in touch with email (via web based mail) and feeds. One practice I started weeks ago was a weekly backup and storage of the OPML file of my feeds onto a USB Flash Pen drive. What’s real cool is the drive is also a pen (the same one I used to "blog" the previous post.
LESSON: Backup your OPML files and Address book.

Typepad_logo I had a new post ready this morning and just about to publish – when TypePad crashed. Nice post about using FeedBurner Headline Animator in your email signature. We’ll rewrite and post tomorrow.
LESSON: Save as Draft, Save as Draft, Safe as Draft, Publish.

Tom Hopkins teaches the S.T.P. method of doing business. It’s still important to "See Twenty People" each day. Without a computer, I was able to invest more time eyeball-to-eyeball rather than peering over a computer screen.
LESSON: It’s about the people.

P.S. Hey, John. I Love You. Sorry things didn’t pan out as planned.

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  • J Sansone

    I’m sorry things didn’t work out too.
    But, I learned while I was there that all people matter because they are God’s creation. All the way home I greeted, talked to, and engaged the people I came into contact with. Even with those in my building I’ve never met. I will be updating my resume and returning to school on Monday, Lord willing.
    I will not let some of the seeds planted by you in my short time in Iowa be wasted. I choose to love where I live and what I do.

  • http://www.converstations.com Mike Sansone

    Go get ‘em John

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