Fess up. At some point, and for better or for worse, procrastination has played a role in everyone’s life. Even yours. It’s one of those things a lot of us have gotten used to and even taken for granted. It may even give us a false sense of comfort. Who hasn’t said, ‘I’ll wait for […]
People take pride in their ability to multi-task. In fact, for many of us in the business community, multi-tasking has become a way of life. We run out of time and end up biting off more than we can chew. We do 2,3, even 4 things at a time. All the time. But is it […]
Sometimes the best business tips come from unexpected sources. Like “Alice in Wonderland.” To me, Alice takes the cake. Lewis Carroll wrote it in 1865. Adored by children – and adults – it’s themes are as valid today as they were back then. And, beyond its seemingly nonsensical story, it provides some pretty down to […]
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.“ – Zig Ziglar Ready or not, we’re officially into the countdown for yearend. Do you feel it too? We knew it would kick into gear after Labor Day and the kids were back […]
We all try to cut corners at times to get a leg up on the work that seems to come at us like an out of control conveyor belt. But the work never stops. As a matter of fact. most of the time we work at a frantic pace and are just barely keeping up. When that […]
“Start with the end in mind. ” – Stephen Covey If we apply the 80/20 rule to our day, we could safely assume that 80% of our results come from 20% of our efforts. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to structure our days so that the most important 20% of […]
Ever wonder why some people seem to be able to complete their daily to-do lists, while others always have things they carry over to the next day, and the day after that? Do you have the time you need to get your work done and go home with a sense of accomplishment? Or, do you […]
If you like what you are doing then show it. People like to be around people who are positive and like what they are doing. It inspires others to do the same. Try to think positive thoughts. Keep a smile on your face as often as possible. Tell people how much you like what you […]
Anyone who wants to increase their productivity in their life or profession has to get organized. Often that is easier said than done. The first step in to becoming organized is to set aside a specific amount of time to begin the process. Disorganization reduces your effectiveness and can make you feel out of control. […]