Make More Mistakes

Mistake 004: How often do you backup your data? Are you one of the few who tests your backups? Often we forget how easy it is to lose data and how irreplaceable our data can be. USB sticks are great for backing up data wherever you are. However, they don’t guarantee anything - invest in a tracking device to ensure you don’t misplace the USB stick. [ Full article ]

Mistake 003: I’ve always considered myself to be open to new things and at the forefront of trying out innovative online technologies, but this isn’t true. Recognising trends late is something I’ve got to change in order to become a better entrepreneur. I’m going to be more of a trendsetter by taking more risks and getting involved with emerging technologies as soon as I hear about them. In order for this to be effective, I need to look for new technologies, instead of waiting for them to come to me. Read the full article to learn where to look to keep ahead of the pack. [ Full article ]

Mistake 002: I love tweaking - there’s just something so satisfying about making improvements in the attempt to make things perfect. However, it takes up far more time than it warrants. Learn when to say, ‘it is done’ so you don’t get caught in an infinite loop. True of all projects, software and blog entries! [ Full article ]

Mistake 001: I have no time! Each week, I spend 50+ hours working at my four jobs, 20 hours travelling to/from work and whatever’s left on my web projects… Learning from my mistakes: I’m currently working on a project to catalogue my ideas so that I can just leave them alone, thus giving myself enough time to concentrate on the things I’ve prioritised. [ Full article ]

Make More Mistakes is a hybrid of personal blog and public resource. In it, I write about the mistakes I’ve made and am making in my life, with a view to encouraging humility & introspection in myself and greater knowledge for my readers… I write about entrepreneurship, web design & development, time-saving devices, studying and more. [ Full article ]