performance

Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Greater Productivity

Last week I posted an entry about how I use Google Calendar and my phone's text messaging (SMS) to ensure I am notified of meeting and have any necessary phone numbers available. Nothing very technical in that tip - which is usually a good sign. A ...

Soccer Lessons - The Team Matters

I was at the park early this week to watch a few games.  In fact, I saw a team that, without a doubt, will cause us some serious challenges.  I have a couple of weeks to prepare, so hopefully, we'll be ready. Win or Lose - that's what...

My tutorial series on creating and embedding a performance video is complete

I ended up with 4 tutorials: While these focus on using Microsoft Movie Maker, they apply just as easily to more video editing software.  Movie Maker has enough features to create nice videos but not so many that you get bogged down in featurit...

Updates on house concerts and video tutorials

For those of you who are artsy - well... if you like live original music - consider booking ME for a house concert or referring me to a friend, relative, or neighbor who would consider doing so.  It's far less work than you might imagine.  ...

Creating video for your musical performances - part 1

I've started a tutorial on creating video for songwriters/performers.  It is going to focus on using Microsoft Movie Maker - which is free with Windows XP and Vista. The truth is, there is more advanced video software out there - some may have ...

Soccer Lessons - let your positive reinforcements sink in - reflection time

Hmmm - We played again Saturday - and we won.  Close game - 2-1.  I loved it!  Here is why. First, the other team definitely controlled the middle of the field for the entire first half.  We had no subs - losing 3 players to vaca...

Soccer Lessons - game one of a new season and brainwashing

I love coaching soccer but I'll be honest, I was nervous.  I have been all week. The brutal truth is that I do not have the same level of talent I had last year.  Last Thursday's practice I was frustrated and angry with the girls.  ...

Technology Professional, Musician, and Trainer - Part 3 of ? (contest-hint)

No contest answers yet.... hmmmm...  Hint: Too much push, not enough pull... I started attending the gym.  I don't really do cardio - hate treadmilling, spinning, stairstepping, etc. I don't have a lot of time either.  I decided I ...

Technology Professional, Musician, and Trainer - Part 2 of ? (plus contest)

Warning:  Some of the following information is my opinion and might cause a defensive reaction or make you feel guilty...  waaaa... Where were we?  um..  eating differently... realizing I am a "bit" heavier than I wan...

Above and beyond the call...

I was driving by and saw this guy. I had to stop and film him.  Realize, it is about 107 out and he was working!!! Sorry about the low resolution...

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