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Why Teens should attend Seminars and Events
I jus found MeetUp, and I think its great to find some kind of event to attend!
As a teenager, you’d probably be thinking to yourself, why should I attend X, as a teen? Well, if you are somebody with a passion/interest/business in that field then maybe you should.
There are events for any and everything you have interests for. In order to network yourself successfully, you should try to attend some type of profesional event that deals with something you can relate to.
For instance, I am going to be attending WordCamp Miami 2010 in a few weeks. Why you ask? I really have a passion for web design and development; and this will be something I am going to peruse in the future. At an event like this, I can network myself and show older designers and developers what a teen can really do. (Not to mention that an event dedicated to WordPress is something I would attend for fun as well) I have never properly networked myself. But an opportunity like this is amazing to meet new people.
Why Would you Want to Network?
Meeting people can do so much for your online [and offline] presence; for example, lets say you had a small craft business, and you attend (or even had set up a booth to ell) a local crafting event. Fellow (befriended) crafters would mention you in their websites/tweets, or you could even meet a store owner willing to display and sell your products. Even one mention in a large blog could boost web traffic and/or sales tremendously.
Wherever you go, Think Big
Attending local events like these can be fun, but dont forget to take advantage of the situation. Design some business cards, and hand them out as you meet potential friends, clients, or employers.
What Kind of Events Should I Attend?
A lot of local events aren’t expensive to go to; for example the WordCamp Miami I mentioned earlier was only $30 per ticket. That may sound like a lot, but when broken down, it’s really not.
- Free Lunch
- Free Tee
- Swag Bag
- Hours of soaking up advice from spakers
- Networking Opportunities
- FUN!
Do some research in your area, and see if there are any events you could go to!
Last minute advice; attend an event that pertains to something you love. For example, if you like Photography, but really have a passion for painting, don’t attend something related to Photography, spend the effort into going to an art exhibit or event. You’ll meet people that can relate to you, and be further inspired to pursue your goals and dreams.
PLEASE NOTE: Don’t go to an event or meet up by yourself. Make sure you go with a buddy, or PARENT, as it isn’t safe to be vulnerable and alone at an event or meetup.
Moleskine + GTD Resources and Inspiration
What's a Moleskine?
A moleskine is basically a designers prefers choice when it comes to notebooks. They come in many colors, sizes, and varieties, some are even guides to big cities like New York or Amsterdam. Also, they aren’t cheesy like other notebooks, due to their high quality. Personally, I love mine because of the size, and the amounts of things I can do with it. The pocket in the back is also very useful.
From WikiPedia:
Moleskine is a brand of notebooks, planners, diaries, sketchbooks and albums manufactured by Moleskine Srl, an Italian company based in Milan. Moleskine notebooks are typically bound in oilcloth-covered cardboard, with an elastic band to hold the notebook closed, a sewn spine that allows it to lie flat when opened, cream colour paper, rounded corners, a ribbon bookmark, an expandable pocket inside the rear cover, all packed in a paper banderole.
Molekines are amazing notebooks. I use moleskine (its the ruled notebook) as a ‘lifeplanner’, in which holds planner pages and calendars which I draw out, my to-do lists, things I have to remember and whatever is on my mind. Plus, it’s small, so I take it everywhere, and perfect for GTD.
What's GTD?
From the creator, David Allen himself;
GTD® is the popular shorthand for “Getting Things Done®”, … by David Allen. David has continued to test and refine the techniques and principles we now know as GTD – a powerful method to manage commitments, information, and communication.
Sophisticated without being confining, the subtle effectiveness of GTD lies in its radically common sense notion that with a complete and current inventory of all your commitments, organized and reviewed in a systematic way, you can focus clearly, view your world from optimal angles and make trusted choices about what to do (and not do) at any moment.
Moleskines have been popular for using GTD techniques on, some which I use myself. Check out some of these amazing articles/tutorials!
43 Folders | Getting started with “Getting Things Done”
PigPogPDA – A Moleskine Hacked into a Complete System
Create a Moleskine PDA: The Student GTD Hack
Hacking a GTD Moleskine
Getting Things Done (GTD) with a Moleskine
The Monster Collection of Moleskine Tips, Tricks, and Hacks (!!)
Diary Moleskine Hack
Ok, where can I find these amazing things?
In personal experience, I have found moleskines at bookstores like Barnes & Nobles, but you can also buy them online. I suggest you check out the official catalogue, you’d be suprised how many types of moleskines there are!
PS. I bought my mom a moleskine planner on eBay, and well, she really likes it!
Do you use any kind of planner in your daily life? Let us know about it! 
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Thanks to: Symmetric Web and Smashing Magazine.