One of the most effective ways to get more done is to find and eliminate productivity bottlenecks. What do I mean by bottlenecks? These are simply the limiting steps in a process. If it takes you ten minutes to drive … Continue reading
The greatest challenge in developing a permanent exercise habit is finding motivation that lasts. It’s easy to get to the gym when you’re preparing for that big beach vacation or want to look great for your high school reunion. But … Continue reading
Scott Young, a frequent contributor to PickTheBrain, has a great post up on a his personal blog that deals with an issue I’ve been facing recently. Email, for many purposes, is a terrible form of communication. Scott’s main reasons: Email … Continue reading
Do your friends, spouse or significant other think interest in productivity is silly, pointless or a waste of time? Then you need help being productive in a hostile environment. The corner of the internet occupied by personal productivity blogs and … Continue reading
I started this blog 16 months, hoping to develop my writing skills, connect with smart people around the world, and create a new income stream. By those standards it’s been a success. But more importantly, I’ve learned a lot. Namely, … Continue reading
Difficult people are a fact of life. At home you can avoid them by surrounding yourself with agreeable people, but in the work place most of us don’t have that luxury. While your natural tendency may be to avoid them … Continue reading
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