Being productive is more about eliminating resistance (drag) than about getting better at anything. Here are 3 simple practices that, in my experience, will triple your output: Do one thing at a time, for a focused block of time (using a digital timer), to the exclusion of all else. Check email only once per day. […]
Chris Guillebeau made a home-run post on his Art of Non-Conformity blog today. Here’s a taste… Sorry I was rude to you the other day, someone said. I’ve just been so busy. Guess what: we’re all busy! Every one of us. It’s not a very exclusive club. And here’s another reality check… Click Here To […]
If you’re a fan of GTD, I highly recommend OmniFocus; it’s fairly straightforward and of all the “GTD” software I have tried this is hands-down the best. And believe me, I have tried them all. OmniFocus runs on my Macbook Pro and my iPhone, so I have my lists with me at all times. If […]
I detest clutter. I refuse to tolerate it any longer in my life. This week my wife and I hauled off several small truckloads of clutter to Goodwill (and some to the dump). We’re got more to haul away — but we’ve at least identified it all and we know what we’re doing about the […]
The Story: Everyone seems obsessed with “time management”, but there is no such thing. You can’t “manage” time. The Point: To get past the feeling of overwhelm, you need to overcome procrastination and manage your activities. Doing so will clear up “space” in your day to get things done. The Resource: Sedona Method 5 Ways […]