Comments on: The Power of Disengagement http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/2008/07/03/the-power-of-disengagement/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:21:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: The Ultimate List of Freelancing Resources 1-25 | Joshua Clanton - Design for the WEB http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/2008/07/03/the-power-of-disengagement/#comment-5546 The Ultimate List of Freelancing Resources 1-25 | Joshua Clanton - Design for the WEB Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:21:47 +0000 http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/?p=136#comment-5546 [...] freelancing, running their own businesses, and escaping the rat race. Though I enjoy being a bit contrarian regarding trends, in this case I’m totally on [...] […] freelancing, running their own businesses, and escaping the rat race. Though I enjoy being a bit contrarian regarding trends, in this case I’m totally on […]

]]> By: Selene M. Bowlby | Web Designer + Front-End Web Developer » Blog Archive » Let’s Get Social! (And Some Link Love) http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/2008/07/03/the-power-of-disengagement/#comment-4238 Selene M. Bowlby | Web Designer + Front-End Web Developer » Blog Archive » Let’s Get Social! (And Some Link Love) Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:02:16 +0000 http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/?p=136#comment-4238 [...] Let’s face it… participating in social media can be fun. But, if utilized correctly, it can also be a fantastic networking tool that can help grow your blog and bring in new business. Of course, if you aren’t careful to use it productively, it can be a ginormous time-suck, as well - so you also  so you also need to learn when to disconnect. [...] […] Let’s face it… participating in social media can be fun. But, if utilized correctly, it can also be a fantastic networking tool that can help grow your blog and bring in new business. Of course, if you aren’t careful to use it productively, it can be a ginormous time-suck, as well - so you also  so you also need to learn when to disconnect. […]

]]> By: Joshua http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/2008/07/03/the-power-of-disengagement/#comment-3940 Joshua Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:38:42 +0000 http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/?p=136#comment-3940 @ James: Aren't you the exception to every rule? And just to prove your point that most people can't afford to "socialize" like you, I don't even bother to respond until almost a week later! @ Kaila: Absolutely. Unfortunately it seems like being mastered by an addiction to social media is par for the course in some circles. @ Barbara: Same here. Not so much Digg as hanging around in the comments sections of certain blogs. That's a great way to learn when first starting out, but you eventually need to do something else. I haven't eliminated that sort of thing entirely. I just do it in batches every few days <strong>if</strong> I have time. @ Mark: That's a great suggestion, Mark. Though since I don't have internet in my new apartment yet... :-) @ James: Aren’t you the exception to every rule? And just to prove your point that most people can’t afford to “socialize” like you, I don’t even bother to respond until almost a week later!

@ Kaila: Absolutely. Unfortunately it seems like being mastered by an addiction to social media is par for the course in some circles.

@ Barbara: Same here. Not so much Digg as hanging around in the comments sections of certain blogs. That’s a great way to learn when first starting out, but you eventually need to do something else. I haven’t eliminated that sort of thing entirely. I just do it in batches every few days if I have time.

@ Mark: That’s a great suggestion, Mark. Though since I don’t have internet in my new apartment yet… :-)

]]> By: mark http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/2008/07/03/the-power-of-disengagement/#comment-3778 mark Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:28:59 +0000 http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/?p=136#comment-3778 Hi Joshua - Nicely post! I find that I have to turn off my wireless card so that I can't actually access the internet...otherwise it's just too easy to keep checking the social networking sites. Hi Joshua - Nicely post! I find that I have to turn off my wireless card so that I can’t actually access the internet…otherwise it’s just too easy to keep checking the social networking sites.

]]> By: Barbara Swafford http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/2008/07/03/the-power-of-disengagement/#comment-3721 Barbara Swafford Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:35:44 +0000 http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/?p=136#comment-3721 H Joshua, Social networking can be a real time killer. I used to spend a ton of time on Stumble, and a little on Digg, but have now almost eliminated them all together. It gives me more time to concentrate on writing, answering comments, building my community and visiting other blogs. I find I am much less stressed and can perform better. Great post! H Joshua,

Social networking can be a real time killer. I used to spend a ton of time on Stumble, and a little on Digg, but have now almost eliminated them all together. It gives me more time to concentrate on writing, answering comments, building my community and visiting other blogs. I find I am much less stressed and can perform better.

Great post!

]]> By: The Power of Disengagement : Freelance Folder http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/2008/07/03/the-power-of-disengagement/#comment-3715 The Power of Disengagement : Freelance Folder Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:01:25 +0000 http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/?p=136#comment-3715 [...] The Power of Disengagement ... just because you can be constantly connected doesn’t mean that you should be. What I want to focus on is the power of disengagement. Design Processes & Why Every Designer Needs One Every day I read a new article about dealing with clients or how to best present your work, however the underlying principal of all of these articles is the creation of a process. Designing For Mobile Interfaces The common problem for mobile internet browsers is the website loading time, and navigation difficulties. Web Design Inspiration - 25 Websites With Beautiful Background Backgrounds are one of the most important aspects in the overall design and feel of a web page. Designers try to impress visitors with appealing design elements. Accountants, lawyers, and doctors, oh my! A Designer’s Guide To Business Starting a business can be VERY intimidating. You need money to live on. You need money to buy equipment. You need to find customers. You need to comply with all state and federal laws... What I Hate About Becoming A Designer It’s been a year since I started to get more into the design aspect of computers but I’d like to share some things that frustrate me as I make this push. Web Design Checklist Valid html and css is an essential part of making sure your website works the way it’s meant to, for everyone. Things to Do Before You Quit Your Day Job Two months into full time freelance writing, I compiled a list of tips for wouldbe freelancers before they take the plunge! [...] […] The Power of Disengagement … just because you can be constantly connected doesn’t mean that you should be. What I want to focus on is the power of disengagement. Design Processes & Why Every Designer Needs One Every day I read a new article about dealing with clients or how to best present your work, however the underlying principal of all of these articles is the creation of a process. Designing For Mobile Interfaces The common problem for mobile internet browsers is the website loading time, and navigation difficulties. Web Design Inspiration - 25 Websites With Beautiful Background Backgrounds are one of the most important aspects in the overall design and feel of a web page. Designers try to impress visitors with appealing design elements. Accountants, lawyers, and doctors, oh my! A Designer’s Guide To Business Starting a business can be VERY intimidating. You need money to live on. You need money to buy equipment. You need to find customers. You need to comply with all state and federal laws… What I Hate About Becoming A Designer It’s been a year since I started to get more into the design aspect of computers but I’d like to share some things that frustrate me as I make this push. Web Design Checklist Valid html and css is an essential part of making sure your website works the way it’s meant to, for everyone. Things to Do Before You Quit Your Day Job Two months into full time freelance writing, I compiled a list of tips for wouldbe freelancers before they take the plunge! […]

]]> By: Kaila Colbin http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/2008/07/03/the-power-of-disengagement/#comment-3693 Kaila Colbin Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:48:10 +0000 http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/?p=136#comment-3693 What a great post! I couldn't agree more. I'm on pretty much all these social apps, but I've scaled way back, and it's amazing how your life DOESN'T implode just because you've spent a few minutes without Twitter. There's a line in Alice in Wonderland where Alice says to Humpty Dumpty, "The question is, whether you CAN make a word mean two different things," and HD replies, "The question is, which is to be master." Don't let social apps be your master; instead, be theirs. What a great post! I couldn’t agree more. I’m on pretty much all these social apps, but I’ve scaled way back, and it’s amazing how your life DOESN’T implode just because you’ve spent a few minutes without Twitter.

There’s a line in Alice in Wonderland where Alice says to Humpty Dumpty, “The question is, whether you CAN make a word mean two different things,” and HD replies, “The question is, which is to be master.”

Don’t let social apps be your master; instead, be theirs.

]]> By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/2008/07/03/the-power-of-disengagement/#comment-3651 James Chartrand - Men with Pens Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:29:31 +0000 http://joshuaclanton.com/blog/?p=136#comment-3651 Ha, ha, that's too funny - I get to be the exception to the rule! You made my day, Joshua. I have to agree with you, though. Most people simply can't afford to engage in social media the way I do. Lack of time, needing focus... Social media can be a huge distraction for many people. It's good to promote the contrary to what everyone is doing. Kudos to you. Ha, ha, that’s too funny - I get to be the exception to the rule! You made my day, Joshua.

I have to agree with you, though. Most people simply can’t afford to engage in social media the way I do. Lack of time, needing focus… Social media can be a huge distraction for many people.

It’s good to promote the contrary to what everyone is doing. Kudos to you.

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