If you’re like most people, exercise is one of those things you should do – but just never have time for. You might start going for a week or two, but exhaustion from work or conflicting commitments keeps you from going. It isn’t easy to stay in shape, but I’d like to suggest some strategies […]
Book Review: Zen to Done
“Zen To Done (ZTD) is a system that is at once simple, and powerful, and will help you develop the habits that keep all of your tasks and projects organized, that keep your workday simple and structured, that keep your desk and e-mail inbox clean and clear, and that keep you doing what you need […]
10 Tips to Be Accomplished and Instead of Just Busy
Doing tasks is an easy way to make yourself busy. But all that extra work might not be going anywhere. Unless you are actually getting projects accomplished, you might just be wasting your time. This was the idea proposed by Cal Newport in his guest entry here, The Art of the Finish. I always strive […]
The Quickest Route is Usually the Boldest
What’s a faster way to become a great public speaker: works slowly, giving a small speech every month, or finding the time and courage to tackle a big crowd every day. Tony Robbins, perhaps one of the world’s best known public speakers gave three speeches a day when he was starting out. I believe the […]
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