Most people try to make lists of things to-do, but not all of us actually do them. What’s the best practice for putting something on your to-do list? Verb-Subject: If you can, try to write every to do item as an action word followed by a specific noun. So instead of putting “report”, write out […]
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Wed, April 20 2011 » Technology Tips, Time Management » No Comments
I know it sounds crazy, but I can guarantee you that I can’t meet you for the next two weeks. My calendar is full. That’s because every Monday morning, I go through and confirm that I have all my time blocked out for the next two weeks. If there’s a gap in my day between […]
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Wed, April 13 2011 » Personal Organization, Time Management » 1 Comment
It’s often said that time is the most important and fundamental of all resources. Time is money, but unlike money you cannot borrow time, you cannot save it up, you cannot earn interest on your time and once its gone you cannot get a refund. That may be why lost time is among the most […]
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Mon, April 4 2011 » Technology Tips, Time Management » No Comments
I have to admit, I love the Sent Items folder in my email program. I keep it open all the time, with the most recently delivered messages right at the top. I keep at least a full twelve months of messages before archiving them, which might sound surprising. Why should I care about paying attention […]
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Fri, March 25 2011 » Technology Tips, Time Management » No Comments
We live in the Google generation. It is truly wonderful to be able to search for the truth when you’re arguing about trivial facts. However, the accessibility of search can also be our downfall. There are some pieces of information which shouldn’t be found by searching.
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Fri, March 18 2011 » Technology Tips, Time Management » No Comments
Whether you’re a fan of the sport or just happen to catch late night clips when you’re getting ready for bed, anyone can appreciate some well-choreographed swordplay between two masters. One of my favorite parts of these battles is not just the skill or the elegance, but the honor of the participants. They both follow […]
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Mon, March 14 2011 » Personal Organization, Technology Tips, Time Management » No Comments