OK, so I'll admit to laying in bed with the flu while writing this blog. "You should be resting!" Well, for me, this IS resting and a bit boring. The nice thing about computing while lying down is that when you get tired, you just close your eyes. This doesn't work so well in the office.
I was in Vegas last week at a conference and a gentleman in the elevator commented on my BlackBerry (which I was using at the time... well sort of... there is no signal in Palazzo at Venetian elevator). "Everybody is using those things. Can't get away from the email." Admittedly I was a little irritated because his comment seemed to imply that was a negative thing. So I said, "Well, to me it's freedom. It's work hours and I'm out and about vs. tied to my computer. What's bad about that?"
And so I mused... was this true? was this how I actually felt? Yes, actually it is. Freedom. Able to be in touch at a moments notice. Able to respond (or ignore...) instantaneously. No longer tied down to a desk or a hot spot. Able to go to that hard to schedule appointment in the middle of the day. Look up "who was that actor" to solve disputes over drinks with colleagues. Text message with your kids. There is a long list! How cool is that?
OK, so I admit, using it on the golf course when you are with your boss is probably completely unnecessary. If your boss isn't there, then it's understandable!
At the end of the day, I firmly believe moderation is the best policy... so if you are in need of BlackBerry guidance, I recommend the Ten BlackBerry Commandments.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Initial Musings
I have lots of musings but for some reason they never make it into my various blogs so I thought it was time to just create a spot for my short thoughts and observations. Enjoy.
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