Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

I think too often we are so worried about accomplishing as many tasks as we can that we don't focus enough on the task that is right in front of us. My personal experience after the first year I meditated consistently for 1/2 hour every day is that it made me feel less fearful, more comfortable with my decisions and more creative.

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Penelope Trunk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Notes from a grouchy networker Comments (58) Leave a Comment Hi Penelope, Interesting points about taking risks! I have to wonder though how much input and consensus there is going on when I read from a previous post – "What we ended up with are colors that make me happy and creative.

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Penelope Trunk

MARCH 9, 2010

Tweet This Facebook StumbleUpon Email this post to a friend Related Posts Most jobs are creative, if you are creative The new stay-at-home dad paves new paths for moms 9/11: Digging myself out of the debris Choosing between a kid and a career Do you overemphasize happiness? But at least I wrote something. Subscribe -- free!

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Penelope Trunk

MAY 30, 2010

Good managers will do their own recruiting by having their own great network. Penelope, your true and accomplished voice at this time is writing. Knitting is a trend that has been building for a number of years because it's relaxing and creative at the same time. Here’s another idea: The future of human resources is death.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

I certainly am a fan of working from home and believe that you have a set boundaries and expectations so that you are productive and focused on getting things accomplished to be successful. I check emails, figure out what I need to accomplish for the day, but not much more. When I'm fried creatively, I go exercise or run errands.

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Penelope Trunk

MARCH 16, 2010

Even if I manage to do that, I will not feel like I have accomplished something important today. And then, when it turns out that it really does mean sleep inducing I didn’t feel accomplished. One flaw I railed at for years was the lack of creative, spontaneous unfettered time. Who puts a word like that in a picture caption?

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Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 22, 2009

Write about how to find autonomy at work, about the farmer, about how to network and build a community. That is the only way we get to our goals, the only way the tortoise beats the hare in the race, the only way that we can look back and be so proud of our accomplishments. You've accomplished a lot. Write more.

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Penelope Trunk

APRIL 12, 2010

I remember when I taught creative writing to freshmen at Boston University. I definitely struggle with moving too fast and trying too accomplish too much, always on the go. I have yet to take a creative writing class, for fear of peer feedback, but I imagine that is probably what it's like universally. Love the photos!

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Penelope Trunk

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

You might be sick of hearing about my company here, but, you might also be happy to know that I’ve accomplished that goal, too. I never believed it would be easy, but like Seth Godin says.You have to put in the time, stay creative and keep looking for that break. Reality check: I nearly died from the stress of doing this.)

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Penelope Trunk

AUGUST 16, 2010

Tweet This Facebook StumbleUpon Email this post to a friend Related Posts A Valentine for my husband Bad situations breed creativity The fifth annual Q&A. Looking back I realize it was the one thing in my life that I could control, accomplish something, make progress, etc. I can't remember. But I gotta do it. Posted by Zom G.

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Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Posted by JR on December 1, 2009 at 10:20 am | permalink | Reply It is indeed amazing, and all the more admirable that she has been able to accomplish so much in spite of her disadvantages. It's amazing you can even survive, let alone graduate college or run a business. There could be body language index cards!

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

Because of its limitations, it forces you to be creative. The people who I meet who are the happiest, are those who live frugally, and/or do what they love with a passion and earn money from it and it is usually a creative labour of love. I am passionate about frugality- I take slow steps toward making a career about it.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog How to be more creative at work Posted to: Fulfillment | How to blog February 18th, 2010 Del.icio.us It’s also why I know that every job is creative. The creativity, in any job, is finding the gems among the discards. N ot safe for work.)

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

This is true of how to network , how to parent , how to manage people and also how to write about your life. This is true of how to network, how to parent, how to manage people and also how to write about your life." I understand how it applies for parenting and management, but networking is a hurdle for me. Fun either way.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 18, 2009

She has conducted the Stanford Study of Writing , which includes about 15,000 writing samples from students from 2001 – 2006. These kids need to turn off the Social Networks and read a book because school won't help them. Even when I am attempting to write a creative piece, I find myself falling back on my "e-mail voice."

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Penelope Trunk

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog 4 Twitter tips no one will give you Posted to: Diversity | Fulfillment | Networking September 28th, 2010 Del.icio.us Anyway, very few people have been creative geniuses on their own. Is this your first time here? Subscribe -- free!

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 21, 2010

Most people get jobs from their network, not from a career center. And social media is the fastest, most effective way for you to build a network. As a Gen-Y who stopped going to college I found that real life experiences, networks and self education were more important and vital than a college education for my career track.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 22, 2009

2008 Think of networking as a lifestyle, not an event July 2009 The sign of a great career is having great opportunities, and saying no Sept. We also learned to be very creative with ourselves, because there wasn't as much to do as in the city. I constantly found ways to be challenged, to exceed and be creative.

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Penelope Trunk

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

It's easier to jump in (albeit perhaps at a lower level) after taking time off if you have more experience and a stronger network in your hip pocket. I dont think the two are interchangeable, like they're different hormones. I love that I always get a truly fresh take on professionalism when I visit your blog. Thanks again.

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Penelope Trunk

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Exactly when I would use it (if the farmer were not around :) Penelope Posted by Penelope Trunk on September 15, 2010 at 12:07 pm | permalink | Reply One of my co-workers just implemented a new rule for using the F word at work…we have to use it more creatively, or not at all. Thumbs up to that! And I really miss saying fuck.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

" Some people need the excitement and sense of accomplishment that comes from having an interesting life. I'm actually happiest when I'm being challenged (that is, mentally and creatively stimulated–not being put under distress). I get through a busy day, stop and think, "Wow. I'm happy now."

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