“In The Zone” Expression used to describe a state of consciousness where actual skills match the percieved performance requirements perfectly. Being in the zone implies increased focus and attention which allow for higher levels of performance. Athletes, musicians, and anybody that totally owns a challenge of physical and mental performance can be in the zone. [...]
Posted by: Diana Zink on Friday, 22nd Mar, 2013
Hi everyone, Due to work and other factors I have to temporarily retire this blog. The latest posts are from 2008, and while you can still enjoy them, I doubt I will be able to post any new ones any time soon. The last though I want to leave behind: The web is moving faster [...]
Posted by: Diana Zink on Tuesday, 16th Aug, 2011
Being in the flow of development can be both satisfying and energizing as days and nights of excited work pile into months and series of great projects. Yet getting used to the stress and pressure of oncoming work can seriously limit ones ability to see outside the stream. Just as driving at high speeds narrows one’s focus into a smaller area to boost reflexes and reaction times, sinking into fast paced projects can rarely allow a good view of the big picture.
Posted by: Diana Zink on Wednesday, 9th Apr, 2008
Today, out of the blue, a layoff at a company I know sent 13 very smart and successful people out to the job market. Layoffs are normal, the job market takes and gives and, often enough, being sacked benignly may be one of the best things that ever happened to you. All of your former [...]
Posted by: Diana Zink on Friday, 14th Mar, 2008
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