Good morning Smartsheet fans! I hope this week has treated you well--can you believe it’s the last week in July?!
Featured items this week include advice for working at home, a brilliant young man and his selfless invention, and a HaikuDeck of places you simply MUST visit the next time you’re in Seattle.
As always, if you see any fascinating or helpful articles you’d like me to share feel free to comment below or tweet me at @KeriImrisek.
Visiting Seattle
On HaikuDeck by Adam Tratt (@adamtr)
Created with Haiku Deck, the free presentation app for iPad
If you’ve never visited Seattle, it’s a vacation destination to put on your bucket list. With gorgeous scenery of snow-capped mountains and sweeping views of the Puget Sound coupled with the vibrant and eclectic culture of the city, there’s really no place like it!
http://www.haikudeck.com/p/otDgcDoOAG/visiting-seattle
5 Lessons From an Overnight Success
On Inc. by Marla Tabaka (@MarlaTabaka)
Two young entrepreneurs share the lessons they learned building a business from the ground up. What they have taken away from the process might surprise you.
http://www.inc.com/marla-tabaka/5-lessons-from-a-multi-million-dollar-overnight-success.html
Meet the 17-Year-Old Who Created a Brain-Powered Prosthetic Arm
On Fast Company by Liz Presson (@HeyElleCP)
Anyone who refers to the younger generation being lazy and self-centered should have a conversation with this young man. He created an inexpensive, groundbreaking product AND taught himself everything he needed to know to build it.
12 Most Defining Ways to “Leave Work” When You Work From Home
On 12 Most by Carol Ann Stanger (@calloydstanger)
In today's online world it's becoming easier and easier to work from home. When you find yourself checking work emails from the comfort of your couch, here are 12 tips for creating separation between your work and home life.
http://12most.com/2013/07/19/ways-leave-work-when-work-from-home/
Why Productive People Take Better Notes
On Fast Company by Drake Baer (@drake_baer)
With all the technology at hand today, do you ever think that taking notes longhand is a thing of the past? Check out this article and see why it may be a better idea to keep writing things down.
http://www.fastcompany.com/3014646/leadership-now/why-productive-people-take-better-notes
3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Sweat Email Unsubscribes
On CopyBlogger by Beth Hayden (@bethjhayden)
It’s not always a cause for alarm when your customers hit the “unsubscribe” button; in fact, you should be grateful they’ve dropped off your list!
http://www.copyblogger.com/email-list-unsubscribes/
Enjoy your weekend and until next week, stay productive!
-Keri