Comments on: Keep Productive Away From Home

By: Blogging Elsewhere at Consulting, Online Communities, and Social Media: Fast Wonder Blog

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:01:47 +0000

[...] Keep Productive Away From Home [...]

By: AndrewNim

AndrewNim — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:12:35 +0000

Prepare well is a must, apply gtd to that. If you are in a different city, take the time to have a look around, rather than go to the gym. You may just see some inspiration. It also gives good talking points with clients, same as reading their local news.
If you constantly travel invest in a data connection, rather than Starbucks.

By: Dawn Foster

Dawn Foster — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:49:49 +0000

I second the recommendation of having a backup cell-based internet connection. It has saved me many times when I need to send files to a client and can’t find anywhere with stable wireless.

By: GoEverywhere Team

GoEverywhere Team — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:56:29 +0000

I’m right there with you on getting ahead before you leave. The same holds true for heading off on vacations! I try to schedule some blog posts to drip in if I know I’m not going to have much computer access.

Luckily with our webtop you can access your necessary files and documents from anywhere – even your client’s location! If you have some downtime before meetings or presentations you can easily hop on any desktop and get some work done. It’s a lot easier than hauling your laptop everywhere.

I also like Andrew’s idea of going somewhere outside the hotel – although my local Starbucks is probably colder than any hotel room!

By: Andrew Egenes

Andrew Egenes — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:58:09 +0000

I found that investing in an air card from my cell phone service provider so that I’m not restricted to working from areas with WiFi has greatly increased my productivity while on the go. WiFi hotspots are usually crowded, loud, and full of distractions. With an air card, I can find a quiet corner to and as long as there’s cell phone service in the spot, I’m good to go.