Jamie Beckland

Really, this advice is good for just about any conference, but especially important at South by Southwest, because it is non-stop for several days, from 9 AM to 1 AM (or later).

Do these things and you will be in the clear. Continue Reading »

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Penelope Trunk recently wrote about how to travel for business, with lots of really concrete practical tips.  Her overarching theme is an important one: when traveling for business, you are doing your job.  You are not having fun.  You are working – usually on one big, important thing that is meaningful both for the company and for your career.

When I travel for work, I make a point to live my regular life and maintain order, routine and normalcy.   Continue Reading »

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