As we start 2013, I've begun thinking about my resolutions for 2013. My last crack at this was in 2011. Here were my resolutions.
1. Be more Social.
In this case I mean be more active with social media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and twitter. I have been on these for years but not been very active. In 2011, my resolution is to actually use these to stay more connected with my friends and colleagues.
The result, I have been more active on linkedIn but decided that facebook is not for me. For this year, I'm going to refocus on tweeting and blogging more.
2. Look to the clouds.
At present I am tied to my laptop and depend on it for most of my work. I carry it home every night to do email. I want to rely on my iPad and iPhone much more extensively and want to be able to do my work from any device at any location.
I use Google Docs or Evernote for most applications and now use dropbox or Box for most of my files. All of these are sync'ed with my iPad and iPhone.
3. Lose five pounds.
Every day I lug a backpack that has my laptop, power cord, and other assorted stuff that runs about 12 pounds ( without papers). I want to reduce that by at least five pounds.
I converted to a Mac Book Air in 2011 and that saved me 4lbs. I find that the I use the Mac Book Air for most things.
Resolutions for 2013.
Continuing the resolution to Be More Social, I'll add these three.
1. Better leverage technology to stay organized and track thinks in my life.
I feel I do OK for task management but want to better integrate my tasks with web-based project management tools more. I also want to track my exercise program better. I'm looking at different things now and will report back later.
2. Develop an electronic booklet.
I'm interested in developing an electronic book using InDesign or iAuthor. I've been working a lot with security and identity management and feel these technical topics would benefit from rich media.
3. Learn and use a new programming language.
I've been away from programming so long I've become ossified. My goal is to learn Python and write a few programs in this. I'm also interested in doing some simple iPhone programming.
1. Be more Social.
In this case I mean be more active with social media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and twitter. I have been on these for years but not been very active. In 2011, my resolution is to actually use these to stay more connected with my friends and colleagues.
The result, I have been more active on linkedIn but decided that facebook is not for me. For this year, I'm going to refocus on tweeting and blogging more.
2. Look to the clouds.
At present I am tied to my laptop and depend on it for most of my work. I carry it home every night to do email. I want to rely on my iPad and iPhone much more extensively and want to be able to do my work from any device at any location.
I use Google Docs or Evernote for most applications and now use dropbox or Box for most of my files. All of these are sync'ed with my iPad and iPhone.
3. Lose five pounds.
Every day I lug a backpack that has my laptop, power cord, and other assorted stuff that runs about 12 pounds ( without papers). I want to reduce that by at least five pounds.
I converted to a Mac Book Air in 2011 and that saved me 4lbs. I find that the I use the Mac Book Air for most things.
Resolutions for 2013.
Continuing the resolution to Be More Social, I'll add these three.
1. Better leverage technology to stay organized and track thinks in my life.
I feel I do OK for task management but want to better integrate my tasks with web-based project management tools more. I also want to track my exercise program better. I'm looking at different things now and will report back later.
2. Develop an electronic booklet.
I'm interested in developing an electronic book using InDesign or iAuthor. I've been working a lot with security and identity management and feel these technical topics would benefit from rich media.
3. Learn and use a new programming language.
I've been away from programming so long I've become ossified. My goal is to learn Python and write a few programs in this. I'm also interested in doing some simple iPhone programming.
