Category Archives: Doing What You Love

Some unconventional tips on working for yourself

Posted on June 25, 2008 by David St Lawrence

Since more people are considering working for themselves, this may be of interest. I was interviewed a few years ago by Leah Maclean at workingsolo.com.au on the subject of working solo. She had read Danger Quicksand – Have A Nice … Continue reading →

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Working and blogging – a precarious balance…

Posted on May 6, 2008 by David St Lawrence

When I am working on something challenging, it’s not always easy to find time to write about it and writing about it more than a few times just might bore my audience. When we were building our house here in … Continue reading →

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Life in the slow lane is a mirage…

Posted on April 22, 2008 by David St Lawrence

This is a cautionary tale for those seeking rest and quiet after "retirement". You are feeling burnt out by years on the road or in meetings and you want to settle down You find a suitably remote village with enough … Continue reading →

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The joys of working at home

Posted on January 17, 2008 by David St Lawrence

We are finally experiencing a decent snowstorm. The schools are closed. Many roads are impassable except for 4WD drive vehicles and even those proceed with great caution. Those of us who commute on foot with a coffee cup in hand … Continue reading →

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