When Steve Jobs introduced the iPod, he famously said it was “1000 songs in your pocket.” I paraphrase that now and remind myself that I have “my office in my pocket” — or at least in my hands.
Much of my business can be conducted via my phone which holds email, Teams, iCloud document storage, Zoom, and on the rare occasion that I need it, even a telephone. I certainly can do everything from my laptop. I still find myself thinking that I need to be in the office to accomplish tasks, but then I remember that everything I need can be with me — on the patio, at the park, at the library, out of town, or wherever I may be.
Sitting in the same spot in the same office every day puts me in a get-to-work mindset, but it also fosters a mental rut. So, this summer I’m trying to take advantage of the advances in technology to get some sunshine and a fresh perspective. Even if you’re not working remotely, capitalize on some portability to gain a new view and a new viewpoint on your work.
