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The Power of the Weekly Review
Getting Things Done®19 Nov 2015 | 8:54 amThe Weekly Review has meant so much to me. It is the difference between having my life in my own hands or not. I realized that the work I was doing didn’t make me happy. I made a project of it and I made the commitment to myself that I would make one step every week, to find out what talents I have, which things I like to do, what lifestyle I would like to have, and which job will fit in all of that. Doing the Weekly Review helped remind me to do at least one step every week. I got so much value from GTD that I want other young professionals to also learn and know it, so I became… -
Tips for Travel
Productivity5011 Dec 2015 | 8:00 am1. Label Everything Make sure your cell phone, laptop, luggage, etc. have your name and contact information on them somewhere. If you accidentally leave your phone in a cab or a bag on a plane, you have a much greater chance of getting it back if people can tell to whom it belongs. For luggage, I like using engraved metal pet tags. If you look around, you can find them on the Internet for $2 or less. They are durable and won’t rip or tear. If you get the “dog tag” style, they look more like a luggage tag and a bit less like something you’d expect to see on a dog or cat… -
11 Years of Growth
Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog30 Nov 2015 | 11:03 amAs part of my website update project, I planned to spend a day or so cleaning up the first two years of my blog (2004 to 2006). I started blogging with WordPress version 1.x, and blogging was still a young medium in 2004, so I wasn’t sure where to go with it. During those years I used the blog like many people use social media today. It was a place to share updates with friends. Those early years were full of posts with broken links, resources that are no longer available, and temporary announcements with no enduring value. Later on I began posting articles directly to the blog, and I… -
How to Build an Empire
zen habits4 Dec 2015 | 2:28 pmBy Leo Babauta There are times when I see the successful businesses that other people are building and I instantly want to create that kind of success for myself. I want to build an empire. I want to create a startup. I want to make a successful podcast, YouTube channel, live conference — whatever success someone else has created, I want too. I can instantly imagine this success happening, and it feels exciting. I feel accomplished. The fantasy of an empire is in my head, and I want it! So I start planning this new empire: what will it look like? What kind of team would I build? What is our…
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This Week's Top Downloads
5 Dec 2015 | 4:00 pmEvery week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.Read more... -
Cut a Stuck Nail or Screw With This Woodworking Hand Saw Trick
5 Dec 2015 | 3:00 pmWhen you have a nail or screw you can’t seem to remove , cutting it down might be your best option. If you don’t have a metal saw around, this trick will let you use the backside of a normal woodworking hand saw and avoid damaging the teeth.Read more... -
Kano's Educational Operating System Now Works on the Raspberry Pi Zero
5 Dec 2015 | 2:00 pmKano’s Raspberry Pi kit is a bit of a crowd favorite , even though it clock in a bit on the expensive side. The bright orange colors combined with the custom operating system built for learning makes it appealing for kids learning to code. Now, they’ve updated their OS to work on the much cheaper new Raspberry Pi Zero .Read more... -
Everything You Need to Know About the Art of Sushi, In One Graphic
5 Dec 2015 | 12:00 pmThe fine art of sushi isn’t something to take lightly—good chefs train for decades, and good sushi restaurants have customs all their own. This guide walks you through that training, how your sushi is made, all the different types, and of course, how to enjoy your sushi to the fullest.Read more... -
Hibou Helps You Remember What You Read with Spaced Repetition
5 Dec 2015 | 11:00 amChrome: Ever read an article online, only to forget most of what it said a few days later? Hibou is an extension that will remind you to re-read it later for better retention.Read more...
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The Power of the Weekly Review
19 Nov 2015 | 8:54 amThe Weekly Review has meant so much to me. It is the difference between having my life in my own hands or not. I realized that the work I was doing didn’t make me happy. I made a project of it and I made the commitment to myself that I would make one step every week, to find out what talents I have, which things I like to do, what lifestyle I would like to have, and which job will fit in all of that. Doing the Weekly Review helped remind me to do at least one step every week. I got so much value from GTD that I want other young professionals to also learn and know it, so I became a Certified GTD Trainer. And now I can do what I am so passionate about! —Vivianne Kroone, The Netherlands -
David Allen on the Dr. Oz Show
14 Nov 2015 | 10:24 amDavid was on the Dr. Oz show talking about GTD. Watch this 3 1/2 minute clip to see him answering audience questions about GTD, such as: “At the end of the day, and the things that I wasn’t able to get to, how do I not feel like I failed?” “I’m the queen of to do lists, and I make a to do list to remind me to do my to do list. Is it really strange that if I’ve done something that wasn’t on my to do list, I write it on my to do list just to cross it off because it makes me feel accomplished?” “As a mom, working-at-home entrepreneur, and wife, how do you prioritize the things you know you need to do to be successful for the day without being guilty? How do you know how to prioritize... -
Are you appropriately engaged?
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Getting coached by David Allen
22 Oct 2015 | 12:25 pmHere’s a rare glimpse inside David Allen coaching Dutch TV host Linda Geerdink on the Getting Things Done methodology. He addresses some of the common challenges people have with GTD, and shares his wisdom on making it work. 15 minutes. To learn more about our GTD Coaching Services, click here. -
Podcast #9 – GTD and Technology
6 Oct 2015 | 9:02 amWhat role does technology play in productivity? Since GTD is software-neutral, can technology help us be more productive? Join us for a conversation with Ken Case, CEO of the company that makes the popular OmniFocus software. Listen Now Subscribe or Download iTunes Stitcher Lisbyn
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Tips for Travel
1 Dec 2015 | 8:00 am1. Label Everything Make sure your cell phone, laptop, luggage, etc. have your name and contact information on them somewhere. If you accidentally leave your phone in a cab or a bag on a plane, you have a much greater chance of getting it back if people can tell to whom it belongs. For luggage, I like using engraved metal pet tags. If you look around, you can find them on the Internet for $2 or less. They are durable and won’t rip or tear. If you get the “dog tag” style, they look more like a luggage tag and a bit less like something you’d expect to see on a dog or cat collar. 2. Plan for Taxi and Shuttles If you are going to need to take a taxi from the airport, it can be helpful to know a fair rate ahead... -
Learn How To Crush Your Goals
19 Nov 2015 | 4:42 pmThis is a guest post by Tor Refsland. Tor decided to leave his six-figure job in order to follow his passion – to help online entrepreneurs SAVE TIME and ACHIEVE GOALS. Want to CRUSH your goals? Get his free course and learn how eat your big hairy goals for breakfast! Want Your Productivity To Take Off? Learn How To Crush Your Goals You are frustrated. Because you have read A LOT of time management tips. Heck, you have even taken several courses… But you can`t seem to have become ANY more productive. It all feels like a total waste of your TIME… …and MONEY. What`s even worse… is that you feel like you have FAILED. Sounds familiar? No worries, I`ve been there too. Relax. I got your back. Let me... -
Make Your Computer Faster
17 Nov 2015 | 8:00 amIn this post, we are going to talk about several ways to make your computer run faster. I’ve seen a lot of people buy a new computer when their old one was perfectly adequate, but had just gotten bogged down with too many things running at the same time. For your computer to make you productive, you want to reduce the amount of time you spend waiting on it to do something. Some of these tips can help. 1. Reboot regularly Some people leave their computer on for weeks at a time. The problem is that some programs will start other programs, and these don’t always get shut down properly. They can consume memory or use the processor in ways that you might not expect. Doing a reboot will help make sure that you... -
5 Tips for a Productive Home Office
3 Nov 2015 | 8:00 amWhether you work from home or not, most people have some type of home office or place where they do work from home either for their employer or for themselves. In this post, we are going to look at five things to consider when designing your home office to maximize productivity. 1. Proximity Matters When you are designing a home office, make sure you put things that you need often near where you need them. For example, if you want to get better about shredding documents with sensitive information on them, don’t put your shredder across the room or in the closet. It needs to be out where you can easily get to it. The more effort it takes to do something, the less often you will want to do it, so arrange... -
Mobile Paperless
20 Oct 2015 | 8:00 amOn a recent trip to Philadelphia, I was struck by how much paperless functionality is available in modern cell phones. The two things that appear to be driving this change are: <ul> <li>Cameras built into every phone</li> <li>Constant network connectivity</li> </ul> Let me walk you through a small portion of my recent trip to give you some examples of what I’m talking about. With a 6 am flight, we arrived the night before at a hotel near the airport. I had all of my reservation information in an email Gmail on my Android Nexus S phone so I didn’t have to print it out ahead of time. Before going to bed, I confirmed the flight time on my phone, also using Gmail’s search capability. In the morning, we used the phone to look up the...
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Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog
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11 Years of Growth
30 Nov 2015 | 11:03 amAs part of my website update project, I planned to spend a day or so cleaning up the first two years of my blog (2004 to 2006). I started blogging with WordPress version 1.x, and blogging was still a young medium in 2004, so I wasn’t sure where to go with it. During those years I used the blog like many people use social media today. It was a place to share updates with friends. Those early years were full of posts with broken links, resources that are no longer available, and temporary announcements with no enduring value. Later on I began posting articles directly to the blog, and I focused on writing timeless content. As part of this update, I wanted to give the archives a better signal-to-noise ratio.... -
Entrepreneurs Grow at Warp Speed – Part 5
17 Nov 2015 | 5:22 pmThis is the fifth and final article in the series about the connection between entrepreneurship and personal growth called Entrepreneurs Grow at Warp Speed. Take command of your life As an entrepreneur you decide which goals, projects, and opportunities to pursue. You don’t have to waste your time working hard to achieve someone else’s goals. If you have ambitious dreams and if you like working on your own projects, you’ll probably enjoy running your own business. There’s nothing quite so sweet as spending decades of your life setting and achieving your own goals — and getting paid to do it. As an entrepreneur you can guide your business to help you achieve your personal goals. Many years ago one of my... -
Entrepreneurs Grow at Warp Speed – Part 4
16 Nov 2015 | 10:35 amThis article continues the series about the connection between entrepreneurship and personal growth called Entrepreneurs Grow at Warp Speed. Overcome limited thinking When you run your own business, you’ll see how your thoughts and beliefs impact your business results. Your personal limitations will limit what your business can do. The motivation to grow and improve your business helps you get your own beliefs in line since it can be painful to see your own beliefs holding your business back. Once you have some customers, they’ll encourage you to push through your personal limits. Last week someone who’s been reading this series asked me if it’s possible to start a business when you’re broke. Is it possible... -
Entrepreneurs Grow at Warp Speed – Part 3
12 Nov 2015 | 11:54 amThis article continues the series about the connection between entrepreneurship and personal growth called Entrepreneurs Grow at Warp Speed. Learn the pain of indecision Indecision hurts. When you have a business, you’ll be punished for indecision. You’ll lose customers, miss opportunities, and struggle with lower sales if you don’t get your act together. Many would-be entrepreneurs can’t even get their first venture going because they waffle in indecision. The consequences of indecision can shred your self-esteem. It’s easy to get down on yourself for not making clear, committed decisions. I like that the rewards and punishments of business have trained me to make efficient but careful decisions.... -
Entrepreneurs Grow at Warp Speed – Part 2
10 Nov 2015 | 12:40 pmThis article continues the series about the connection between entrepreneurship and personal growth called Entrepreneurs Grow at Warp Speed. Develop a broad base of skills Starting your own business can push you to learn a variety of skills you may not otherwise learn, such as: <ul> <li>business law</li> <li>contract negotiation</li> <li>accounting</li> <li>marketing</li> <li>sales skills</li> <li>presentation skills</li> <li>recruiting</li> <li>management</li> <li>strategy</li> <li>crisis management</li> <li>customer service</li> </ul> General business skills that you learn in one business can readily be applied to another, so your early business lessons give you a head start in any future businesses you may build. In my first few years in business, I didn’t know anything about contracts and spent a few...
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How to Build an Empire
4 Dec 2015 | 2:28 pmBy Leo Babauta There are times when I see the successful businesses that other people are building and I instantly want to create that kind of success for myself. I want to build an empire. I want to create a startup. I want to make a successful podcast, YouTube channel, live conference — whatever success someone else has created, I want too. I can instantly imagine this success happening, and it feels exciting. I feel accomplished. The fantasy of an empire is in my head, and I want it! So I start planning this new empire: what will it look like? What kind of team would I build? What is our manifesto, our core values, our story? How do I thrill and delight and excite my community? This is the curse of... -
The Joy of Letting Go of Stress
1 Dec 2015 | 9:31 amBy Leo Babauta The holiday season can generally be one of the most stressful times of year. That’s on top of most families being so stressed they aren’t able to spend quality time together. Is stress building up in you? Is it lowering the quality of your life a bit? Try this right now: pause in your busy day for a moment to notice how you feel. Is your jaw clenched, your shoulders tight, your body tensed? Do you notice a part of your body that is feeling tension around something you’re worried about or feeling anxiety about? Is there a part of your mind that’s feeling the same kind of tension? Most of us have stress throughout the day in some form, whether we realize it or not. The good news is that we can... -
Gratitude to Cure the Impulse to Buy More Stuff
25 Nov 2015 | 10:23 amBy Leo Babauta It’s funny that two days with such opposing spirits come back-to-back in our calendars here in the U.S.: Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. One is about being thankful for what you have, and the other is about getting more of what you don’t have. They aren’t aligned at all. The good news is that we can use our thankfulness to overcome the urges to buy a lot of stuff — these urges being created in us by the corporations and purveyors of consumerism. We don’t have to listen to their messages of needing more things at discount (as if spending our money or getting into debt is “saving” money) or needing to buy things for our loved ones to show our love for them. We can counter these messages... -
Change Your Story to Change Your Life
21 Nov 2015 | 7:22 amBy Leo Babauta Whenever we undertake a new change in our lives — whether it’s starting a new job or business, or changing a new habit — we tell ourselves a story about it. We’re the hero of our story. Unfortunately, it’s not usually a very good story — it involves the hero not believing he or she can do it, wanting to give up and give in to the easy route. Imagine if the great stories of all time went along the lines of our stories: <ul> <li>Harry Potter doesn’t fight Voldemort because it’s too hard and anyway, he just wants to play games and go on Reddit.</li> <li>Odysseus decides not to make the journey home because he knows himself — he’s just going to give up, and anyway, isn’t the siren’s call of...</li></ul> -
How to Want Very Little
17 Nov 2015 | 7:00 amBy Leo Babauta There’s a part of today’s consumerist world that drives us to want more, buy more, act on our impulses, hoard, spend to solve our problems, create comfort through shopping, seek thrills through travel, do more, be more. What would happen if we broke from our addiction to wanting and buying more? What would life be like if we didn’t need all that? Imagine a life where we could enjoy simple, free pleasures like going for a walk in nature, meditating, reading a book, writing. By buying less we’d have less debt, less clutter, less to take care of. We’d need smaller houses, less storage. Perhaps we could even work less to support all this buying, unless the work were something we loved to do. Now,...
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Unclutterer’s 2015 Holiday Gift Giving Guide: Experience Gifts
3 Dec 2015 | 7:30 amPre-order a copy today of Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter by Unclutterer's Editor-in-Chief Erin Rooney Doland. People I know who have received experience gifts — a museum membership, a helicopter ride — say they were some of their favorite gifts ever. The following are a few ideas for such gifts, along with related books for those who like to provide something tangible, too. I’ve provided links to some specific examples, but if any of these catch your eye you can look for similar options in other places. If you plan to give an experience gift and there will be substantial additional costs involved (for tips or parking, for example), consider including some cash to cover those expenses or arranging a... -
Unclutterer’s 2015 Holiday Gift Giving Guide: A gift not to give
2 Dec 2015 | 7:30 amPre-order a copy today of Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter by Unclutterer's Editor-in-Chief Erin Rooney Doland. All Unitasker Wednesday posts are jokes, including this special gift edition — we don’t want you to buy these items, we want you to laugh at their ridiculousness. Enjoy! Are you eager to be arrested? Been considering ways to destroy the livers and kidneys of those you give gifts to? Well, if breaking the law and your loved ones’ bodies sounds like you, I have the perfect unitasker for you! This holiday season, you can give the gift of moonshine with your very own tabletop Moonshine Still: Nothing says “happy holidays” quite the same way as blindness caused by bootlegged hooch. Sure, there... -
A year ago on Unclutterer
2 Dec 2015 | 7:15 amPre-order a copy today of Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter by Unclutterer's Editor-in-Chief Erin Rooney Doland. 2011 <ul> <li>2011 Unclutterer Holiday Gift Giving Guide: Light and powerExtremely practical gifts like LED light bulbs, motion sensor switches, very slowly depleting rechargeable batteries, and a deplete, refresh, charge and test battery charger make it into this year’s uncluttered gift giving suggestions.</li> </ul> 2010 <ul> <li>2010 Holiday Gift Giving Guide: Organized gifts for kidsA list of practical gifts for kids that they can unwrap, which help to keep their lives more organized.</li> <li>Holiday season perfect time to sell or donate itemsGift giving items are in high demand on Craigslist and eBary right now if you’re...</li></ul> -
Unclutterer’s 2015 Holiday Gift Giving Guide: Stocking Stuffers
1 Dec 2015 | 8:52 amPre-order a copy today of Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter by Unclutterer's Editor-in-Chief Erin Rooney Doland. Giving and receiving big gifts can certainly be fun, but for me filling a stocking with unexpected, useful, and downright awesome gifts is a very good time. If you’re like me, check out the following suggestions and inspirational ideas for stocking stuffers. Four ounce Mason jars. Yes, I recommend putting tiny Mason jars in your loved one’s stockings. They’re immensely useful and can store anything from nuts and bolts to just the right amount of salad dressing for lunch. The lids are replaceable and cheap, they stack nicely in a cabinet and are recyclable. You can’t go wrong. Sugru. I reviewed... -
Unclutterer’s 2015 Holiday Gift Giving Guide: Utilitarian Gifts
30 Nov 2015 | 7:30 amPre-order a copy today of Never Too Busy to Cure Clutter by Unclutterer's Editor-in-Chief Erin Rooney Doland. Do you like to get people gifts at the holidays that they can and will actually use? Don’t worry, we got you covered if this describes you. The following are utilitarian gift ideas that will satisfy even the most sensible gift giver. Mophine Powerstation Reserve Micro. What could be better than the gift of more power for your portable device? Not much, especially when the source of that power fits on a keychain. This little guy has a hide-away USB cable that’s compatible with many devices and a LED indicator to let you know how much life it’s got left. Plus, as I said, it’s tiny enough to hang...
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Stop doing THIS, and you'll get MORE done!
4 Dec 2015 | 9:54 amWhat does it take to get yourself in the zone? You know... that powerful state of focus and productivity where distractions fall away, and you dial in what needs to get done. And do it. Click here to watch a... -
What would you do with extra time?
3 Dec 2015 | 12:34 pmLet me describe a pretty typical scenario... Let's say you're meeting a colleague for coffee, and she sends you a text message saying she's running 15 minutes late. If you knew that an hour ago, you'd have spent that extra... -
What you can use technology for?
27 Nov 2015 | 2:53 pmFebruary 2016, we will lead an online course at Get Momentum titled: Be More Productive With Technology. Ha! I can almost read your mind... In fact, if I could see you right now, you might have a smirk on your... -
Do you have a "Gratitude" plan?
24 Nov 2015 | 2:40 pmOne way to think about this week: Thanks, Happy-Giving! During the winter of 2007, over a breakfast of oatmeal (him) and pancakes (me) I sat down with Jim - a mentor of mine - for one of our quarterly breakfast... -
That way you're doing...how's it going?
12 Nov 2015 | 7:55 pmTomorrow will be my 5th day with clients here in Washington DC. This is the second week this fall of Monday - Friday work doing what I love. I'd do it 20 days a month, if I could. The opportunity...
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Pantry Fix for Empty Spaces
4 Dec 2015 | 7:43 pmThe following is a guest post from regular contributor, Rachel at Useful Beautiful Home. Hi OrgJunkie friends! I’m sure you’re all busy plugging away at your Christmas plans and holiday shopping. When I think of holidays, I also think of making room in food storage areas like the pantry and freezer in preparation for entertaining. […] This post first appeared at I'm an Organizing Junkie. If you're reading this anywhere else, please let Laura Wittmann know. Thank you! -
7 Organizing Projects That Take 5 Minutes or Less!
3 Dec 2015 | 8:49 amThe following is a guest post from regular contributor, Kristin at The Gold Project. In my house, sometimes those small tedious organizing and cleaning projects get missed because I simply don’t want to do them. But, recently, I created this rule. If a small task takes five minutes or less, I can’t put it off. […] This post first appeared at I'm an Organizing Junkie. If you're reading this anywhere else, please let Laura Wittmann know. Thank you! -
Organized for Christmas ~ Calendar Planning to Avoid Overwhelm
2 Dec 2015 | 11:43 amToday I want to talk about why I think so many people get overwhelmed with busyness during this holiday month and how to avoid it happening to you this year. If year after year you feel the pinch of time despite your best intentions to slow down and enjoy the season, here’s what you may […] This post first appeared at I'm an Organizing Junkie. If you're reading this anywhere else, please let Laura Wittmann know. Thank you! -
Cyber Monday: The BEST Gift for Peace of Mind – Circle with Disney
30 Nov 2015 | 10:00 amI’m so excited to FINALLY be able to reveal this fantastic Cyber Monday deal with you! Check out Circle with Disney, the perfect gift for peace of mind. Seriously! Every family needs this in their home. I am a mom of three kids and the one thing that stresses me out THE MOST about parenting […] This post first appeared at I'm an Organizing Junkie. If you're reading this anywhere else, please let Laura Wittmann know. Thank you! -
Sponsor Spotlight ~ November 2015
30 Nov 2015 | 9:43 amHi y’all! We made it to the end of November and before the real crazy busy days kick in take a moment to check out some of the organized for Christmas posts that have been featured here the last couple of weeks. You might just find a helpful tip or two for experiencing less clutter […] This post first appeared at I'm an Organizing Junkie. If you're reading this anywhere else, please let Laura Wittmann know. Thank you!
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Organize In 5 Diary 2016
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Goals and Priorities Diary 2016
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Ways To Organize Your Christmas Decorations
30 Nov 2015 | 4:20 pmWith Thanksgiving officially over for another year now we can start decorating for Christmas! We’re going to give you some tips that will help you keep decorations tidy and organized so that it’s never a headache for you! If you find your decorations are a mess, as you start to unpack them start to think about how you can store away your decorations that will make life easier next year. That is, storing them without ruining them AND without them taking up more space than they should. So how do you do it? We have these organising tips for you. 5 Simple Tips To Help You Organize Your Christmas Decorations 1. Group Like-Items Together Group everything into categories so no rummaging will happen next... -
Get Organized For The Holidays
23 Nov 2015 | 3:42 pmAs always, we are here to help you get & stay organized! We have two fantastic tools to help you take action and be ready for the holiday season. You’re welcome! Get Organized Tool No.1: 7 Days To A Dramatically Decluttered Home Program Currently on sale for $29. This program is perfect for people who: <ul> <li>Are hosting Christmas or new year celebrations in their home</li> <li>Want to tidy up and declutter unwanted items throughout the home before the holidays</li> <li>Are ready for a change and want to live more simply with less clutter.</li> </ul> If you’re ready to get organized why not join us for our next and last online program for 2015: 7 Days To A Dramatically Decluttered Home. If you: <ul> <li>Feel overwhelmed by clutter</li> <li>Don’t...</li></ul> -
Why Meal Planning Helps You Stay Organized
16 Nov 2015 | 6:30 pmDo you hate the thought of preparing breakfast, lunch and dinner every day? For big families, this can be a daily dilemma that causes stress and unrest in the family environment. If you’re not into planning your menu, then you probably spend most of your time scrambling through the pantry or making quick trips to the grocery store. There are loads of websites that cater for menu planning. A quick Google search will bring up hundreds of sites to choose from in seconds. What we are talking about today is WHY menu planning is helpful and HOW it’s going to make your home life more organized and enjoyable. Unless your on board with the process, you can look at a multitude of sites but not implement...
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How to Be an Air Traffic Controller
5 Dec 2015 | 4:00 pmAir traffic controllers do more than tell Captain Oveur what vector he's been assigned. They tell pilots which runways to taxi and take off from, track the position of aircraft in the air and relay reports from the National Weather Service to pilots. Most air traffic controllers work for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), although some work for the Department of Defense (DOD) and individual branches of the military, while some work for private air traffic control firms at control towers not related to the FAA. The work of an air traffic controller is often tense and stressful, but if you want to become one, here's what you need to know. EditSteps EditMeeting the Requirements <ol> <li>Be no older than 30 if...</li></ol> -
How to Create Salt Dough
5 Dec 2015 | 8:00 amYour kids will love playing with salt dough — and helping you make it too! Salt dough is fun to make and easy to create with. Let your little Michelangelo's' imaginations run wild as they sculpt and cut shapes out of the dough. EditIngredients <ul> <li>2 cups all-purpose flour </li> <li>1 cup salt </li> <li>3/4 cup water </li> <li>food coloring (optional - see "Tips" for suggestions) </li> <li>2 tablespoons vegetable oil </li> </ul> EditSteps EditMaking the Dough <ol> <li>Pour two cups of flour into a large bowl. Add one cup of salt, 3/4 cup of water, and two Tbsp. of vegetable oil bowl. Stir thoroughly until all of the clumps have been removed from the mixture. It should gain a doughy consistency.[1] </li> <li>Pour the dough onto a flat surface, such as a cutting board....</li></ol> -
How to Write an Autobiographical Essay
5 Dec 2015 | 12:00 amAn autobiographical essay is just an essay about something you experienced. Even so, writing an autobiographical essay can be challenging. You might write an autobiographical essay for a class, an application, or just for your own personal enjoyment. Whatever your reason, there are some key concepts and strategies that you will want to keep in mind as you write. Keep reading to learn more about how to write an autobiographical essay. EditSteps EditPlanning Your Essay <ol> <li>Choose a story that you really want to tell. One of the best ways to write a good story is to choose a story that you really care about telling. Remember, you will need to write about a specific aspect of your life, not your entire life. The...</li></ol> -
How to French Braid
4 Dec 2015 | 4:00 pmThe French braid is both beautiful and classic. Although its intricate weave may appear complicated, creating your own French braid is simple. Once you've gotten the basics of a traditional braid down, try a French or French lace braid on for size. EditSteps EditCreating a Classic French Braid <ol> <li>Brush your hair back, or part it if you are making two braids.[1] Make sure that your hair is smooth, and tangle-free. For a single braid going down the back of your head, brush it back and away from your forehead. For two braids, part your hair down the middle. You will need to do this method two times—once for each side. </li> <li>Gather a small chunk of hair at the top of your head.[2] Try to make the chunk no wider...</li></ol> -
How to Reduce Hemorrhoid Pain
4 Dec 2015 | 8:00 amHemorrhoids are swollen veins found externally or internally around the anus. They are caused by increased pressure on the pelvic and rectal veins and are related to constipation, diarrhea and straining to pass a stool.[1] Many people will experience hemorrhoids at some point in their lives, and the condition can be an uncomfortable one. The good news is, there are ways to prevent and treat most cases of hemorrhoids that will reduce the chance that they will return and address the pain associated with them. EditSteps EditRecognizing the Signs of Hemorrhoids <ol> <li>Look for blood. The most common symptom is bleeding during a bowel movement. You may notice blood on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl.[2] <ul> <li>This...</li></ul></li></ol>
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Clutter Coach
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A Blackberry is Just a Tool
3 Dec 2015 | 10:30 pmby Having information is not the same as knowing what to do with it. Sometimes more is just … more. Will a Blackberry make you better at your job? Are you sure about that? In an interview with CIO Insight magazine, David Allen said, "If you are unproductive to begin with, technology will add something else you are unproductive about." Having great tools is wonderful, but they don’t automatically bestow the skills needed to use them. It’s easy to have the illusion of productivity when you are constantly pushing information around. Go ahead and get the Blackberry if you want it. If you also want to be more productive, you’ll need to <ul> <li>be clear on what you’re trying to accomplish</li> <li>make decisions </li> <li>take action on...</li></ul> -
Decision Making: Brain vs. Gut
30 Nov 2015 | 10:31 pmby Yesterday I wrote about the value of writing it all down when you’re trying to figure out what to do first. This technique works for other kinds of decision making too. If you have a big decision to make that you can give a yes or no answer to, you can make a list of the pros and cons. Examples are: Should I take this job? Should I buy that particular car? Should I move? The interesting thing about this method is that even if your pro list is much longer than your con list, you may realize that your answer is no anyway. This is typically true when the entries on your pro list are things like, “it’s a great opportunity,” “I would learn a lot” and “it would make (fill in the blank) happy.”... -
Starting Somewhere
27 Nov 2015 | 10:33 pmby Starting is hard. It means going from a standstill into some useful activity that you may not feel confident about doing. Once you have started, though, it’s much easier to continue. That’s why I have a bunch of tricks for just getting started, any which way. One typical problem people have is that everything they need to do seems equally important. Here are a few ways to handle it. <ul> <li>Assign each task a number from 1 through X (whatever the total is) randomly. Then do the tasks in that order. </li> <li>Another, more fun, way is to write each one on a separate index cards and then shuffle the deck. Turn over a card and do that task. Keep going till you’re done. </li> </ul> If you realize when you do this that all the... -
Multi-tasking: Yea or Nay?
24 Nov 2015 | 10:30 pmby Ah, the debate over multi-tasking continues to rage. Is it productive? Or is that speed an illusion of productivity? Is it required for success in business today, or is it just kind of addictive? In his daily roundup of relevant articles, Michael Sampson includes one from Inc.com about this activity. First, let’s define multi-tasking. Literally, I say it means doing two or more things at once, such as responding to email while talking on the phone and listening to a conference call on mute. A more conservative definition is moving on to another task before the first one is completed. I am generally against the first kind of multi-tasking, unless you are clear that only one of the tasks, at any given... -
Shoe Box Storage Revisited
21 Nov 2015 | 10:30 pmby The quest for the perfect storage container is never ending. Sometimes, you just want something new, something different to perk up your space. Of course, if the thing does more than one job, so much the better! The Hotel Box is about the size of a shoe box and looks like a couple of milk cartons cobbled together. It comes in patterns or solids and you can add a plastic window to the opening to make it into a display box (or just keep your stuff from getting dusty). They’re on sale at yoyashop.com. At $25 per box, it had better be superior to those old shoe boxes you’re currently using, and it is. Each one can hold 11 pounds. They can not only be stacked for storage but are strong enough to use as...
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GO MOM!
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Easy Teacher Gift Ideas for Christmas
4 Dec 2015 | 6:05 amWith the busy holiday season upon us, finding easy teacher gift ideas for our children to give is high on my list of time saving tips. While not everyone may choose to gift at the holidays, we do and we thank every educator that our children come in contact with. That means homeroom, switch teachers, specials teachers, the carpool supervisor ~ you name them, my kids are thanking them. And that means not only is that a lot of gifts to prepare but its also a lot of gifts to afford. That’s why I’m such a huge fan of signature gifts ~ giving one gift to the same group of people. That way you know exactly what you are in for. While I love handmade gifts, I know that truth be told, not all teachers might... -
Teen Friendly Ideas for #GivingTuesday
1 Dec 2015 | 5:00 amThe holidays are here and while I love to buy gifts family and friends, I’m ever mindful of how important it is to make sure that we give as much, or dare I say even more, than we get. But let’s be honest ~ staying focused on giving can be drowned out by all the materialistic noise that this time of year has become defined by. While I love to shop in the midst of the season, I refuse to do so on Thanksgiving, Black Friday, or Cyber Monday. This trio is a frenzy of spending that just isn’t what I want the gift giving process to be all about. Not to mention I love supporting #SmallBusinessSaturday. So in the aftermath of Black Friday and Cyber Monday’s chaos, #GivingTuesday is a fantastic reminder... -
Cyber Monday GO MOM! Bundle Blowout Sale!
30 Nov 2015 | 6:00 amWelcome to our first ever Cyber Monday GO MOM!® Bundle Blowout SALE! As an exclusive benefit for our GO MOM!® Newsletter Subscribers, so often they are truly the ONLY ones who know about a special deal or offer in our store. So of course, earlier this morning they got a jump on this sale and are over the moon for all the value. In the spirit of the season ~ and hello Cyber Monday! ~ we couldn’t help but share this incredible deal here with you too. Check it out! 1. Visit the GO MOM! Printables section of our website. 2. Add ALL FOUR BUNDLES, that’s the 2016-2017 DIY Planner, Holiday Bundle, Home Management Bundle AND Back to School Bundle to your cart. PLEASE NOTE: This deal will NOT... -
Thank you from GO MOM!
25 Nov 2015 | 11:54 amHappy Holidays! We are officially in the Thanksgiving zone and as we turn the corner on this long weekend, before we get a minute further into the break that I hope we are all blessed to take, I want to say THANK YOU so very much for being here with me!!! What started 15 years ago as an idea for a planner for Moms has grown into so much more than I could have ever imagined. From licensing our planner and seeing it in Target stores to working with network media and serving as a brand spokesperson, its been can incredible journey! That I have the most brilliant insightful colleagues as a result is as well, without a doubt, all because of you. You being here is why I am so inspired to create new posts... -
Do Now Tips for an Organized Holiday
24 Nov 2015 | 4:05 amNo small surprise that when it comes to an organized holiday season, I’m on it! After all, that’s what we do here ~ we help you Outsmart the Chaos all year long. And let’s face it ~ the holidays bring all kinds of chaos to our already busy table so the more organized tricks the better to tame this potentially crazy holiday beast. Today’s “Do Now!” list focuses on a few key holiday tools and the tasks that can get the best of you if you don’t take charge. Think holiday budgets, coupons, baking, and cards. Each so important in their own way but my word what a time suck each can be. To avoid feeling you’ve ended up in the land of “The best laid plans of mice and men” check out our suggestions to...
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Productivity Bits
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Improve Your Posture, Improve Your Productivity
10 Nov 2015 | 3:49 pmIf you are like most knowledge workers, chances are you spend most of the day working and sitting in front of the computer. This type of job involves repetitive tasks, a slow pace of work, and poor work postures and movements which can lead to Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).Observing good practices at work can prevent such work-related injuries. These are the 3 main areas that you need to maintain to remain healthy and productive at work:Body Fitness Your body is prone to injury if you are not healthy. A fit body can handle more workload. It can withstand stress and abuse. Needless to say, an unfit body responds negatively to the impact of the daily grind.Healthy HabitsYou cannot have a healthy body... -
6 Lifehacks Using Everyday Items
8 Oct 2015 | 9:25 amWithout the Internet, the word “lifehack” probably wouldn’t exist.Unfamiliar with the term? A lifehack is a technique or method of doing things that is uncommon but brilliantly clever. When used correctly, lifehacks help folks reclaim time, save their money and repurpose items.Lifehacks come in all shapes and sizes. There’s virtually no end to their possibilities, and anyone from any walk of life can invent a new one instantly — as long as it’s sensible and provides utility.How about some examples? Let’s take a look at six lifehacks you can pull off using everyday items found around your home:In Need of a Dustpan? Fashion One Out of an Old Plastic Container. You need a dustpan to keep your... -
How to Choose an Office Space
22 Sep 2015 | 5:30 amGuest PostChoosing an office space for one’s company may seem not-all-that-important. If a business owner is running a quality business, people will come, no matter the other factors, right? If you’re under this misconception, you better forget all about it.The foundation of your company starts at the very beginning, when choosing where to make your headquarters. Location, the exterior, as well as the interior play a major role in one’s business’ success. You need a perfect working environment that will be easy and stimulating to work in. Additionally, you need to worry about the type of building quality itself, the water quality, and various other items of pertinence.ExteriorNow we are not talking... -
10 Productivity Tips for Around the Office
20 Aug 2015 | 6:30 amOffices were meant to be the best place to get work done. But between the people milling around, the allure of the internet to distract us and the general din that occurs when you stick hundreds of people in a big room together, sometimes it can be hard to be productive.We’ve got 10 tips to keep you going, even in the most distracting of offices.Remember: Mornings are Your Best FriendIf you’re not a morning person, getting a lot done in the morning seems daunting — and you probably try to do the lion’s share in the afternoon. But science is not on your side, my friend. According to expert psychologist Roy Baumeister, the most productive time to work is around two hours after you wake up.This is... -
9 Simple Ways to Save Money for Recreational Spending
16 Jul 2015 | 6:00 amGetting out of the house to spend time with friends and pursue hobbies can help make you feel happier and more productive. It can also put a dent in your budget. While there’s nothing wrong with being thrifty with your social life, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice something that makes you happy because of money.Cutting costs couldn’t be easier. There a plenty of ways you can save money for recreational spending. By making a few simple changes, you can easily budget for your hobbies and social life.Cook for the WeekWhile the occasional dinner out can be a nice break from cooking, you shouldn’t make a habit of it. You’ll be able to save plenty of time and money if you set aside a time each week to...
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Clear Concept
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Simple Strategies to Reduce Email Volume
26 Nov 2015 | 9:51 amAre you getting more emails than you have time to deal with? If so, you are not alone. Some estimates claim professionals spend roughly 40% of their day working on email. Ironically, email was designed to liberate us to spend … Continue reading → -
Why Time Flies (and what we can do about it)
17 Nov 2015 | 6:15 amI have often wondered why time seems to speed up in September and doesn’t slow down until January. Is it all the holidays in the last quarter? Is it a function of business targets needing to be met by year … Continue reading → -
Time Flies When You’re Having Fun
11 Nov 2015 | 10:03 amIn the mid 1990’s Jeremy Rifkin wrote, “The End of Work.” Rifkin was ahead of his time. He wrote his book when computers were changing the work environment and economic landscape. He analysed the industrial revolution and how it would … Continue reading → -
Is perfectionism getting in your way?
5 Nov 2015 | 7:59 amPerfectionism seems to be running rampant in the professional ranks these days. I consider myself a bit of an expert on this topic considering I used to be one. For many years, I trusted that inner voice telling me to … Continue reading → -
9 Tips To Make Your Commute Less Painful
13 Oct 2015 | 9:30 amIs it just me or is commuting getting more and more painful? As we head into colder and slushier road conditions, I shudder to think of spending any more time on the road. My family and I live in the … Continue reading →
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Next Action Associates
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Marshall Goldsmith, the coaches’ coach, on thinking to support your GTD journey
3 Dec 2015 | 2:12 amThis month I interviewed Leadership Coach, Marshall Goldsmith. Marshall has just been recognised as the world’s number one leadership thinker. He is a coach to many of the Fortune 500 CEOs and a past president. His forte is behavioural change. In the interview Marshall explains how to pick some behaviours you’d like to improve and suggests a process for making the change. Read the full Marshall Goldsmith interview here. How is this relevant to GTD, you may ask? As you know the Getting Things Done method consists of five behaviours – Capture, Clarify, Organise, Reflect and Engage. In the interview Marshall explains how to go about maximising your daily GTD practice by suggesting that at... -
Unimportant? Write it down!
26 Nov 2015 | 8:13 am“The happiness of most people we know is not ruined by great catastrophes or fatal errors, but by the repetition of slowly destructive little things.” -Ernest Diminet It is getting harder to focus in the information age. By “focus” we tend to mean “filter”– that is, try to ignore the unimportant stuff so that we can pay attention to what matters. But with the joys, sorrows, and special offers of the entire planet now a smartphone tap away from us, we can no longer rely on filtering alone to keep us engaged with what matters. I think of these filters like spiders’ webs. If we could see inside many “successful-but-stressed” people’s heads, it might look like a vast network of cobwebs — layer upon... -
Nothing to !&%£ but !&%£ itself
19 Nov 2015 | 8:43 amIt’s a four-letter word. A bad ‘un. So awful is this word that its use has been de facto banished from organizational discourse. And yet the feeling this word describes is probably the biggest barrier there is to getting game-changing things done. It lurks in every room, in every organization, in every country of the world. It is a monster block to real progress, but it is pretty much unmentionable if you want to get ahead. I am, of course, speaking about fear. We don’t like the word (or its close cousins ‘afraid’ and ‘scared’), so we have found myriad ways of tarting it up: it’s not ideal, but it is okay to describe oneself as anxious, alarmed, agitated, or apprehensive. See what I mean?... -
How do you get started?
12 Nov 2015 | 6:42 amOne of my projects this autumn has been to put together a series of blogs where you get to do the talking. Back in September, I asked people to send in their favourite GTD Projects, Next Actions, and Someday/Maybe list entries. The idea was to choose the best of the lot, and then publish them here. Loads of people have gotten in touch, and if that’s you then thank you very much for your support. By the way, if you’re still interested in sharing your favourite Someday/Maybe entries, which will be the subject of my blog next month, please do – see the link below. You could win a seat at one of our public seminars in the UK. Today I’ll focus on the Next Actions that you’ve sent in. If a... -
What to do when you’ve stopped doing your weekly review (how to ensure it becomes habitual) – Part 2
4 Nov 2015 | 3:15 amHow to ensure your weekly review becomes habitual. Rumour has it that before he started writing each morning, Winston Churchill would drink a couple of bottles of Guinness and eat a steak pie. Seemingly it was his way of calming his brain, overcoming reluctance to write, creating a daily practice, and getting in the ‘zone.’ I like that story because it reminds us that we are all, even the great ones, susceptible to putting things off. And even with all the GTD technology behind me, like Churchill I tend to procrastinate, especially just before I do my weekly review. Though I too occasionally like a bit of Guinness and steak pie, I prefer to keep them for Saturday nights and instead use a behavioural...
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Control Your day
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Control Your Day – Top GTD Productivity Book
8 Nov 2015 | 4:04 amBest selling author S.J. Scott included my book Control Your Day in his list of top GTD productivity books. Fantastic to see my name up there with some of the top books on the subject. Stop by his site to check out the complete list and to check out his content on forming great habits. He has some great free content on his site including a free audio book and ebook. The post Control Your Day – Top GTD Productivity Book appeared first on Control Your day. -
Take Back Control of your Inbox
8 Nov 2015 | 4:03 amI wrote this as a guest post for Joy Healey over at www.joyhealey.com. Joy blogs about internet marketing, blogging, ebooks and other topics, she also posts reviews on books of interest. Take Back Control of Your Inbox What does your email inbox look like today? When I say inbox I am really talking about all of your collection buckets. A collection bucket is any place or device or software that you use to keep track of all of the things you need to get done: like projects, tasks, errands, bills, etc. You might have a box on your desk at work, or maybe just a section of your desk where you pile papers you need to get back to. What about at home? Do you have a place where you keep bills to be paid, receipts... -
10 Tips to Manage your Time and Get Things Done
8 Nov 2015 | 4:02 amI came across a great post today by Martin Webster. This is a great post to print out and post on your wall right next to your monitor. I need great reminders like this to reset myself every once in a while, especially when my workload gets overloaded. http://www.leadershipthoughts.com/10-tips-for-managing-your-time-effectively-and-getting-things-done/#comment-138113 The post 10 Tips to Manage your Time and Get Things Done appeared first on Control Your day. -
Phishing Scam could give others access to your Gmail account
8 Nov 2015 | 3:58 amLatest Gmail phishing scam. A hacker that knows your email address and cell phone # goes to Gmail and requests an SMS password reset. They then send you an email from an address that looks like it is coming from Google or a text and say your account is at risk, they just sent you a code, please reply back with that code so we can protect your account. The hacker now has the code and can login to your email account. They can then take it over or worse add themselves as an auto-foward and watch everything you do. Here is a link to an article with more details on this scam. https://grahamcluley.com/2015/06/hack-email-account-mobile/ The post Phishing Scam could give others access to your Gmail account... -
Stop using Filler Words, especially in presentations
8 Nov 2015 | 3:57 amBefore I start on this subject, I need to tell you a story. I was in the middle of a global training session in Hong Kong with about 25 people in the room along with a few of my associates. About 10 minutes into the meeting I glanced over at one of my mates and noticed he was chuckling with one of my other team members. I finished up my presentation and when the group left for a break I walked over to find out what was so funny. They had two words in front of them and each had a count of at least 20. The words were “actually” and basically”. I asked what was going on, they told me they had been counting the number of times I said each of those words in the presentation. definitely a bit shocking and I can...
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Academy Success
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5 Powerful Black Friday Hacks to Avoid the Pure Evil Genius of Retailers
26 Nov 2015 | 9:03 amWhat the Black Friday weekend does to people is absolutely insane. It’s human irrationality at it’s best, and retailers have figured out all of the right buttons to push to make it happen. I know I’m not going to keep you from buying stuff. There are just too many forces working against you, but what I can try to do is help you be smart and fight back against the evil genius of retailers during this time of year. Believe me – I wish the answer was as simple as this dude makes it, but it’s at least hilarious to watch That tune gets stuck in my head As much as we all love one another, the simple fact is that the holiday season is a time of consumerism for the vast majority of people. We’re always going to... -
Check out these new financial calculators and planning tools, built just for you
21 Nov 2015 | 8:44 pmWhen it comes to vehicles, since I’m a frugal upper middle class white dude in his 30s, clearly I favor the superior reliability of Hondas, Mazdas, and the other Japanese made vehicles. Recently my wife and I bought a Honda Crosstour (aka Totesmagotes – I’ll let you figure out why), which should be paid off close to the beginning of next year. She’ll probably kill me for posting this picture, but here it is anyway Anyway – When I was going through the process of trying to figure out how long it would take us to pay it off and how much our payments needed to be at certain interest rates, I ran into a whole bunch of online calculators, most of which were less than great experiences. There were a few good... -
Why I Stopped Cutting My Grass, and How It’s Made Me 1000s of Dollars
27 Oct 2015 | 3:52 pmFun fact: One of my best friends’ grandparents’ painted this exact barn, which resides in Lanesville towards the edge of downtown. It’s part of the historic Mail Pouch barn advertising campaign of the Midwest that was hugely popular in the early to mid-1900s. Even though I’m now a bit of city slicker, that wasn’t always the case. I grew up in a small farm town in southern Indiana called Lanesville. There were literally no stoplights, no buildings over two stories, and you could run through the entire downtown end to end in about 8 minutes. My graduating class barely had 40 people. In this town, there is a massive festival every year where people come to look at old farm equipment, watch tractors pulling... -
My Growing List of Timeless Leadership Books
27 Sep 2015 | 11:04 amIn the last ten years I’ve gone from a having no idea what I wanted to do, to a trusted project manager in charge of the productivity of over a dozen people, and a leader of the web operations of one of the largest global electronics companies in the world. I don’t say this to brag or boast. I say this to let you know that wherever you are in your life, you can grow yourself and do something similar. With the transformation I went through to be who I am today came an evolution of knowledge, skills, and leadership ability that I’ve acquired through various methods, the top of which is books. This is a trait you’ll notice for virtually any successful person you’ll ever meet. They’re dedicated readers and... -
Learn How to Build Multiple Streams of Income and Earn Extra Money “On the Side”
24 Aug 2015 | 4:24 pmSKIP AHEAD: There’s no better way to pay off your debt quicker than to add to your income streams. My mentor, and best-selling author and CEO, Ramit Sethi, is hosting a special, live in-depth presentation on how to make $1,000+/month doing what you love… Register here: https://academysuccess.com/earn1k-webinar — Over the past week, we have: <ul> <li>Calculated a feasible debt payoff plan</li> <li>Plugged the holes in your spending habits</li> <li>And even kicked off the process to get you a raise</li> </ul> Now it’s time for the next piece of the puzzle to continue to increase your financial prowess – making money on the side – which is a great way not only to pay off your existing debt very quickly, but also to provide you a “safety...
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Productivityist
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The Productivityist Podcast 69: Boosting The Brain with Dr. Andrew Hill
4 Dec 2015 | 11:17 amI had an absolute blast spending time with the Lead Neuroscientist of truBrain, Dr. Andrew Hill, on this episode of the podcast. We talk about a ton of “brain stuff”, including the importance of getting things out of your head, how decision fatigue works, and more. Relevant Links <ul> <li>truBrain | (re)Designing Focus</li> <li>The Pomodoro Technique®</li> <li>The Productivityist Podcast 66: A Doer Who Likes To Be with Michael Townsend Williams | Productivityist</li> <li>Morning Pages | Julia Cameron</li> <li>Comedian | Official Site</li> <li>Pavlok | Break Bad Habits in Five Days</li> <li>Andrew Hill, PhD (@AndrewHillPhD) | Twitter</li> <li>Peak Brain Institute</li> </ul> Note: Apologies for the sound on this episode. For some reason Skype defaulted back to the laptop microphone... -
Busy Work vs. Real Work.
2 Dec 2015 | 3:07 amThis is a guest post by Paul Ellsworth. Paul is a writer and teacher whose passion lies in watching you reach your full potential. You can connect with him on his website here or on Twitter @paultellsworth At one time, I had my morning routine down to a science. I would set my alarm in the bathroom the night before. I’d put out my clothes, set the coffee to brew, and have my work space ready. When the alarm went off, I would pop up out of bed and turn it off before it would wake anyone else. Then I would throw cold water on my face. Next, I would drink a glass of water and do 15 minutes of exercise. Then I would read for 30 minutes. Then I would sit down to finally do what I loved to do—write.... -
The Best Thing You Can Do to Get More of What You Need and Want Done
30 Nov 2015 | 8:14 pmI’ve discovered several things in my years of studying productivity and time management. But one that always comes back around again and again is the amount of effort it takes to do what you need to do versus what you want to do. You’d think that they would be equal – or close to being equal – but we tend to complicate that equation more often than not. That’s because we do the one thing we should never do to get what we need and want. We settle. We settle for less of the right stuff and more of the wrong stuff. We settle for the quick fix and compromise the long game in the process. We snack on small wins instead of feeding on big wins. And this is what keeps us from really getting what we need... -
The Productivityist Podcast 68: Military Time with Julie Sheranosher
27 Nov 2015 | 2:00 amOn this episode I chat with military veteran and fellow productivity professional Julie Sheranosher. We talk about the story behind her developing a passion for productivity, the lessons she learned in the military that she uses today in her new profession, and the various other time and task management tactics that she explores…and employs. Relevant Links <ul> <li>I’m Julie | Julie Sheranosher</li> <li>Tony Robbins explains how he stays energetic | Business Insider</li> <li>3 Things You Should Put On Your Calendar | Productivityist</li> <li>TPP #9: Modes, Themes, MAPS & Late Nights with Mike Vardy | Paul Minors</li> <li>Time Savings Toold | I’m Julie</li> <li>Energy, Time, Priority, Work/Life: 4 New Ways To Organize Your To-Do List | 99u</li> <li>Julie...</li></ul> -
How To Have 26 Hours In A 24 Hour Day.
25 Nov 2015 | 3:07 amDid you know you can add more hours to your day? Well, not in the traditional sense–but hear me out. Does thinking about productivity in a new format change how we view productivity? When you start to think about time as it relates to money, your approach to productivity changes. When you think about modes as they relate to tasks, your productivity changes. What if you look at how you spend each hour of the day? Can you improve productivity there? Award winning filmmaker and founder of Beme, Casey Neistat shared this video about his average day. Neistat uses dominos to show that his average day looks like this: My guess is that this is a bit exaggerated, but the details here don’t matter. You and I...
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