Comments on: Michael / Box of Crayons Video

By: SomethingSexyPlanet

SomethingSexyPlanet — Wed, 12 May 2010 01:50:46 +0000

The video was very interesting. their are definitely some tips worth looking into more..

By: Lloyd

Lloyd — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:10:31 +0000

I totally agree with you! Once my work is organized in my office under strict categories, the space around me explodes.
Great, good, and pending!

By: ina

ina — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:33:30 +0000

Okay, Michael totally needs to have an audio version of his books because he has an amazingly soothing voice. Wow. The advice is good too – I’m passing it on to my stress-o-rama spouse so that maybe he can start enjoying his career again.

By: TheGirlPie

TheGirlPie — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:12:14 +0000

Thank you, Naomi, for hosting Michael’s lovely piece.

As a broad who’s seen it all and done most of it (business-wise) it’s a refreshing surprise to hear/learn ideas+actions that resonate as “new” but feel utterly organic, as if from inside my own brain. I’ve been reading Michael’s fun BoxOfCrayons, but hadn’t seen (or felt) him live (Hi there!) yet. This post & video was the touch that’s sending me to buy the book.

This visit was just marvy,
much appreciated, thank you both.

~GirlPie

By: Ricardo Bueno

Ricardo Bueno — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:43:07 +0000

Naomi: You’re freakin’ awesome and effin’ hilarious!

Michael: GREAT book! Lovin’ it…

By: Amy Posner

Amy Posner — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:24:18 +0000

Great stuff. Nothing like reinforcement of what you’re learning. I started working with a business coach — finally – after 20+ years working for myself. I find her brilliant and insightful and much of what she’s shared and has me working on is exactly what you’re talking about.

I’ve been paying more attention to my ‘radar’ – I know what to say YES to and when to say NO. I just don’t always do it. I find the ideas that present themselves that are definite NOs, are the ones that make me feel instantly tired or overwhelmed. I’m not that great at (or fond of) saying NO to people when I know I could get something done easily, but doing so has freed up time and stress, making me more productive, and dare I say it: happier with my days. Thanks for your insights, going to buy your book right now.

By: Nathan Hangen

Nathan Hangen — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:27:39 +0000

Funny story…I have the book but haven’t read it yet.

I’m a vegetarian, so your mention of “workweek vegetarianism” intrigued me. I Googled…this post was #1…

Guess I’ll watch the video :)

By: Vicky

Vicky — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:44:23 +0000

So – how we we get our photo appearing with our posts??

By: Vicky

Vicky — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:43:31 +0000

Love the two workstations idea – as a Feng Shui consultant this fits right in. I know I don’t do my best work in my office – usually go to the sea or somewhere else to do that but I can see if I could incorporate a space for great work every day that would be very cool.

Thanks for the great ideas – and bet those legwarmers are very cool – so to speak!

By: Alexa Samuels

Alexa Samuels — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:52:09 +0000

I note most commenters liked the two workstation approach, but the final point about the coach really resonated with me.

Michael, thank you for being humble and honest enough to admit you have one, not just for the “business-y” aspects but for the encouragement. I am about to embark on a similar arrangement for the very reasons you cited, even though some people around me questioned the wisdom of doing so.

I am encouraged!

(And thanks, Naomi, for posting)