Deep work time disappears unless you book it. This post treats your own focus like a server maintenance window: a named block, a runbook, an emergency rule and a short review. Try two 90-minute windows this week.
SQL Authority News – Secret Tool Box of Successful Bloggers: 52 Tips to Build a High Traffic Top Ranking Blog
My 12th book, Secret Tool Box of Successful Bloggers, shares 52 tips to build a high traffic, top ranking blog, based on what I learned here.
SQLLive 360 Orlando 2013: Notes from a Great Experience
I presented three sessions at SQLLive 360 in Orlando, Florida, on November 19 and 20, 2013. It was my first time in Orlando. These are my notes from the event, with a few photos.
Elevator Etiquette: Small Rules for a Very Small Room
Elevator etiquette comes down to a few small habits: let people off first, give others room, keep the talk light and stay calm when you miss a door. Here are the rules I follow on conference trips, in office towers and on the way to an interview.
Professional Development – Difference Between Bio, CV and Resume
Confused by a bio, CV and resume? I explain what each one is, how they differ and when to use which, so you can put your best foot forward.
DevReach 2013: Presenting in Sofia, Bulgaria
I presented my Database Worst Practices session at DevReach 2013 in Sofia, Bulgaria, on October 1, 2013. It was my first time presenting in Europe. Here is my recap of the conference and my day in Sofia, with photographs.
Profitable Blog: How a Technical Blog Pays for Itself
A profitable blog starts with readers who trust the writer. This post shows how a technical blog pays for itself through ads, consulting and books. It ends with a short checklist for your own blog.