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Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

Sesli Sohbet — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:08:33 -0000

Getting out of the comfort zone is important. It's the only way to find that information that's going to become your inspiration for new ideas.

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

yogeek — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:15:42 -0000

So, today is Friday, missed the post on Thursday, BUT, get this! I did all 5 things! Without reading the post ahead of time....well, 4.5. I asked someone about their future plans but didn't buy that same person a beer or coffee, I bought someone else beer. Cool! Thanks for putting this up Chris :)

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

Leanne — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:12:22 -0000

Okay, I'm reading this on Friday. But I can probably do most of these things. Will report back via twitter...

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

Jim Stanger — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:55:51 -0000

How about trying it all again today? And Monday? Perhaps Tuesday as well? Actually I recommend doing this...every day.

More valuable than buying someone a soda or beer: sitting down and giving them your complete attention for 5 minutes. Your complete undivided attention. No phone...not even on vibrate.

5. simple. minutes. To some people it's worth 10 beers. To most other people it's priceless.

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

chrisbrogan — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:40:35 -0000

Not sure. Let me try: http://bryanvillarin.com/

BryanVillarin.com

Did these work?

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

Bryan Villarin — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:38:44 -0000

Okay, so that link got broken. Sorry, Chris. Why would that happen?

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

chrisbrogan — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:38:40 -0000

It's been so exciting seeing people's responses to this. It makes me proud and very happy. You're all rockstars to me.

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

Bryan Villarin — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:34:28 -0000

1) I went through nearly my whole @Action folder. All but 2 emails. It felt really awesome. Not exactly deleting, but only because I was really able to whip through 'em.

2) Done. I walked to get lunch, without anything. I actually only had a deck of cards, in case I saw an opportunity to perform for someone at random. (Everyone around me seemed to be in a rush to get somewhere.)

3) Yay! I finally setup bryanvillarin.com!

4) I gave a homeless person $2.00 - does that count?

5) People don't do this too often. This felt really powerful.

In addition to these five, I got a bunch of other stuff done because this list jarred me a bit.

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

chrisbrogan — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:08:03 -0000

BTW,

Done
Done
Done
Missed
Done

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

Michelle Wolverton / chelpixie — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 08:46:28 -0000

Emails were easy. I just realized why I wasn't responding and why it wasn't worth the time. Doesn't end the communication, took some conversations to IM.

Does a 20 minute unplugged drive count? I didn't even have my cell phone on during that time. Also sat on the porch for a while after it rained, breathing.

I spent yesterday setting up my domain and hosting and getting some stuff in line for that new design launch. I've been wanting to to this for years but needed a brand, a reason. I've finally found it.

I didn't buy anyone a cup of coffee, because it was entirely too irritating working out of the house yesterday. I came back to the house instead to maintain my focus.

Yesterday was a great day for me to believe in the abilities that I have and remind myself that I do have something to give. It's been a frustrating week and yesterday just brightened everything up.

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

Whitney — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:39:34 -0000

I had an awesone Thursday, doing these things, and broadening my thinking about what's happening in the new media space. I had my first ichat with a friend; I met someone I had been dying to meet in person for at least 2 years; we wnt out for lunch and spoke more; Walk turned into a silent drive through DC and Baltimore Traffic, but it was great!

Getting out of the comfort zone is important. It's the only way to find that information that's going to become your inspiration for new ideas.

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

Liz Strauss — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 07:30:09 -0000

Gosh I didn't get to pay for the coffee. I'll have to start all over today. :)

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

Jon — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:22:46 -0000

i cleaned my office and rearranged furniture after 7 years. does that count for more than one of these?

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

Amy — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:42:40 -0000

damn, I read this early today and meant to come back to it, but the day is over and I'm not going to make it to one item on the list.

No reason why I can't revisit it tomorrow, though right?

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

Becky McCray — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:36:14 -0000

OK, I have four out of the five done by noon! Need to talk to someone about their plans...

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

John Johnston — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:45:12 -0000

Great advice Chris, thanks, I'll start on it now - except I'll make it a winter project as I'm pretty far south of the equator.

Cheers,
J

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

Courtney — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 07:41:39 -0000

Ok.

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

Gary Grainger — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 01:53:03 -0000

Doing it! (Though my new ipod will be whining at me from my pocket. I know - I'll leave it in the office - in a darkened drawer. It'll be fine for 20 minutes, won't it?)

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

Whitney — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:33:00 -0000

Great idea. I have a new media playdate tmmw with someone I've been dying to meet in person, so it promises to be a fantastic day already.

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

UJ — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:07:47 -0000

Let's do it.

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

bgavin — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:07:42 -0000

Yes.I can do this.
great ideas and a superb *mix* of ideas.Looking forward to Thursday.

*BUT* looking forward to the beach on Saturday even more!

Re: 5 Things to Do Thursday- Summer of Projects

Rick Mahn — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:05:38 -0000

Your on... added to my to-dos for tomorrow.