Abstract Living

As an ex recruiter I know a thing or two about how to get a job. I’ve seen a whole bunch of crazy techniques people have used to land themselves their dream job. Some pretty cool, like creative web-pages, some completly idiotic like calling everyday saying “I have job”. I came across this video the [...]

I’m assuming some people reading this are going to be like “wtf? does he think I’m an idiot and don’t know how to take a phone message?” but you would be surprised how many people absolutely suck at taking phone messages. Coming from an industry where the phone is king it’s amazing how many people [...]

For those who don’t know, elance.com is a site where people can sell their services. Basically like an ebay for services instead of goods. The way it works is you can post a job for anything from web design, data entry, marketing, ghost writing to virtual assistance and relevant service providers can pitch for your work. You then select the provider who you think best fits your request and they start working away.

This story kicks ass. Its from the Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss. I don't think the lifestyle is for me I'd probably get bored, but the story has stuck with me. The perspective is the complete opposite to my capitalist mindset so I like to think it brings me closer to the middle somewhere.

Ever been nervous meeting a stranger? Nerve no more! Impressing a stranger on first encounter can literally change your life. Interviews are a good example. Others include sales pitches, freelance consultations, partnership and supplier agreements and even dates. They’re a necessity in life. So why not get good? Here are some tips to get you started.