Jocelyn K. Glei
A writer and the founding editor of 99U, Jocelyn K. Glei is obsessed with how to make great creative work in the Age of Distraction. Her latest book is Unsubscribe: How to Kill Email Anxiety, Avoid Distraction, and Get Real Work Done. Her previous works include the 99U’s own bestselling book series: Manage Your Day-to-Day, Maximize Your Potential, and Make Your Mark. Follow her @jkglei.
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Don’t Let Email Zombies Eat Up Your Day
The next time you want to interrupt yourself for a quick glance at your inbox, don't.
Are You Ready to Make Your Mark? Introducing the New Book from 99U.
Finally, a business book for makers, not managers. Meet the new 99U book, Make Your Mark, and get 20% off your pre-order.
99U Conference 2015: Ticketing Is Now Open!
Ticketing is now open for the 2015 99U Conference—two days in NYC fully devoted to exploring the mechanics of making ideas happen. Bonus: We've cut the cost of a pass by more than 35% to increase accessibility. Tickets will be going fast, learn more now.
Maria Popova: Staying Present and Grounded in the Age of Information Overload
The founder of "Brain Pickings" discusses the tug of war between ambition and mental clarity.
Austin Kleon: Inertia Is the Antithesis of Creativity
Kleon, author Newspaper Blackout, Steal Like an Artist, and Show Your Work! on self-promotion in the age of the internet.
Essential Objects: For Students (Both in School & in Life)
Tools that make us want to get to work.
Bruce Springsteen, Woody Allen, and the Long Tradition of Hating Your Own Work
What happens when persistence gets curdled by perfectionism? A look at how The Boss, Franz Kafka, Woody Allen, and Darwin faced their artistic demons and published.
How To Ask People for Things Via Email: An 8-Step Program
Getting people to respond to your emails is a delicate art. Especially when you're emailing them cold. We offer a no-nonsense breakdown of how to craft an "ask" that will get your foot in the door.
99U Conference 2014: Tickets Now On Sale!
Are you ready to get equipped to make ideas happen? Tickets are now on sale for the 2014 99U Conference in New York City.
99U Conference 2014: Tickets On Sale October 22nd!
Tickets for the 2014 99U Conference will go on sale October 22nd. Based on past demand, we expect they will sell out very quickly. Learn more about registration now.
Maximize Your Potential, the Latest Book from 99U, Is Now On Sale!
Volume 2 in our 99U book series launches today! If you're ready to take your creative career to the next level, this is the book for you.
Introducing Our Second 99U Book “Maximize Your Potential” + Special Pre-Order Offer
Are you ready to take your creative career to the next level? The newest 99U book, Maximize Your Potential, will show you how.
