There’s a part of us that craves relief. We want to take our foot off the gas pedal and find comfort. It’s the primitive part of us that seeks security and ease. It’s a slippery slope. I can recall when growing my business years ago how the days could be ambiguous. Deciding what was importantContinue reading “Doing The Work Every Day”
Category Archives: Productivity
The First Hour
Your first hour of work is sacred. It often determines the pace of the rest of the day and how you are going to get things done. The habit of most people is to check their email. Their inbox is screaming with varied requests across a variety of topics. It puts the brain into overdriveContinue reading “The First Hour”
Using Systems Beyond Email
What’s the point of having a database if you continually rely on email? Email is one inbox that is effective for managing the point-to-point communications you would have for quick information exchange. Yet, email is deficient when it comes to building something intelligent or an asset that grows your business. It is good for personalContinue reading “Using Systems Beyond Email”
The Art Of Responsiveness
Responsiveness used to be a competitive advantage. That was when everyone was catching up with the tools and technologies for on-demand communication and action. Now that we all have access to the tools, responsiveness is expected. Ironically, there is still a deficit in responsive communications. We are still put on hold in directory trees whenContinue reading “The Art Of Responsiveness”
Getting The Real Work Done
There are likely a few activities that account for how you make money. Then there’s the noise of all the busy work. I can sympathize with those struggling to stay on task and remain focused. We have so many outlets for social media distractions, procrastination activities and managing spam from every angle. The real workContinue reading “Getting The Real Work Done”
7 Actions To Increase Peace Of Mind Now
We don’t have a problem of lack. We have a problem of accumulation. This is true in our work. Information, products and media can crowd our lives to the point of chaos. It takes a great deal of vigilance to keep out the noise and only let in the good stuff. However, the reward isContinue reading “7 Actions To Increase Peace Of Mind Now”
Daily Execution
Compound interest is one of the most powerful forces in the universe, as Einstein remarked. What happens when you take the long way instead of looking for shortcuts? One day, you wake up with momentum, assets and a life trajectory that is hard for anyone to match without doing the hard work. Daily execution meansContinue reading “Daily Execution”
The Productive Week
Over the years, I have learned to focus on the short-term to build long-term success. Some of the productivity systems out there that tout goal setting far off in the future can end up in discouragement. Life is moving too fast and there are too many variables which we cannot control. You may not haveContinue reading “The Productive Week”
Overcoming Inertia In Your Work
We’re all ruled by inertia. I was a mechanical engineer in my past life. It was drilled into my head that the laws of physics are governed by Newton’s laws of motion. The first law according to Wikipedia states: Every body remains in a state of constant velocity unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force.ThisContinue reading “Overcoming Inertia In Your Work”
When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed
Feeling overwhelmed is common for many in our age of speed today. The pace, ambiguity and relentlessness of work can create a high level of stress. Every day has problems which need to be addressed. When you are feeling overwhelmed, it is hard to function. Here are some things which you can do when lifeContinue reading “When You Are Feeling Overwhelmed”
