5 simple things that help me focus on Web Design

When I'm sitting behind my Mac it's very easy to get distracted. Sometimes you need to get focused and zone in on the tasks at hand. Tune out the madness and focus on the project! This is how I do it.

1. Turn Twitter OFF. Did you hear me? Turn Twitter OFF. It's okay, you'll live.
2. Turn the lights off. Yes Seriously. I find I get much more work done when the lights are off and the only light in the room is my monitor.
3. Put your 'Cell' Phone in the other room. Yep, it's a distraction if it even vibrates because you know you will check it.
4. Grab a Beverage. Whether it's a latte, a coffee or a really good glass of wine. It helps me stay focused, makes me happy and puts me in a working mood.
5. Get a great pair of noise cancelling headphones. I recently picked up these bad boys and I have to say that my productivity has increased immensely. 

What do you do to stay focused?

Be fast on the draw

Back in the days of the Wild West it was a common occurrence for two men to settle a confrontation by having a not so fun stand off. Of course the only way to come out the winner (and alive!) in that situation was to be quick, accurate and fast on the draw.

I often joke that the internet is much like the wild west. I mean there really are similarities. There are no rules. Celebrities, scams & bucket loads of money can be made through various avenues. Much like the wild west, the sky really is the limit.

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