Archive for 2006/05


MindMap for Windows

Are you bored with outlines? Want some color in your planning documents? The Windows version of NovaMind’s MindMap is now available! This is a fantastic program/tool that can facilitate brainstorming, planning, and mapping out ideas.
This program is simple to use. There are only 2 basic commands to set you on your way: tab and […]

Appointment changes

It’s Monday morning, I’m working in my home office. I’m keeping an eye on the clock because I want to leave early enough to be on time for my 11:15 a.m. appointment.
Around 9:45 a.m. I receive an email from the 11:15 a.m. appointment asking to reschedule.
I work outside of my office on a […]

Email signature

Responding to a client’s email the other day, I noticed she simply signed off with her name. I asked her if she had an email signature.
She responded, “What’s an email signature?” Apparently it is not yet a universal concept (hasn’t reached the 100th monkey yet) for all business owners.
It’s an extremely effective, simple to […]

The Weekly Simplifier #3 is Online

The third issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is now archived on our newsletter archives page.
Here is a brief summary of the contents:
1. A Note From Shawn
This issue represents Project Simplify in a nutshell…
2. Quote of the Week
by Henry David Thoreau
3. Article: Clearing Space for the Best of You
by PS Head Simplifier […]

New Feature: A Robot Reads Our Blog

We’re not quite ready to start podcasting here at Project Simplify (though we’re getting close). In the meantime, Feed2Podcast has kindly provided us with “Angelina”, a computerized female voice, to read our blog out loud for you. She actually does a better job than I expected…you can follow it pretty well, once you get used […]

PayPal and Ebay email spoofs

Warning to all PayPal/Ebay users: there have been quite a few bogus emails floating around claiming to be from PayPal and Ebay that look incredibly authentic. If you get Anything from PayPal or Ebay admin talking about “your account will be deactivated” or “your email address has been changed” or any other administrative stuff, immediately […]

The Weekly Simplifier #2 is Online

The second (and most recent) issue of the Project Simplify newsletter The Weekly Simplifier is also now archived on our new newsletter archives page. :-)
Here is a brief summary of the contents:
1. A Note From Shawn
Focus of this issue: Spending your time wisely
2. Quote of the Week
by Leonardo da Vinci
3. Article: 3 […]