Pass on Sven and a smartphone
[UPDATE: There is a follow on post to Anti-Sven with some Sven-like services. http://jeredb.com/productivity/sven-like-services/ ]
“If you can’t get a Sven in 2008, get an AT&T smart phone”
You don’t really need a Sven. As appealing as having a large Swede following me around could be, I have built systems in my life that make Sven unnecessary, and you don’t have to sign up for a two year contract.”
Anti-Sven Tip
Useful Landmines (a term I first learned of from Merlin Mann) are one of the simplest things that can be done every day.
Trying to remember my lunch in the morning? Put it in front of the door. That way I trip over it as I leaveI do same thing when I’m leaving work, put things in my jacket sleeves, making sure that I don’t forget them.
Watch for more Anti-Sven tips over the next few weeks.
I have plenty of anti-Sven tips. But I also have 6 kids, 2 -17, an executive for a husband. I homeschool. We do swimteam: 1 event, same practice schedule, same competition night, everybody but the 2 year old participates. My daughter is a hobbiest breeder of Westies. Only 1 extra driver, and he works. 1 child is a recently diagnosed epileptic with lots of dr. appts. I still need a Sven. I’m not complaining, I like my life, my children all help. But I could keep Sven busy all day. Shoot, just keeping the 2 year old from putting screws in the electrical sockets, and coloring the leather sofa with black Sharpies would wear him out, and free me up! So, anyone know of any good “Svens” for hire? Short, chubby, tall, thin, doesn’t matter. Just a good work ethic and good with details and kids.