From the Web The Zen Valedictorian – Cal Newport’s advice for being relaxed without curbing your ambition. Although the advice is aimed towards university students, the productivity tips can apply to almost everyone. The motto? “Do Less. Live More. Get Ahead.” What NOT to do When Changing a Habit – Another great post from Leo […]
Keep a Journal to Solve Tough Problems
People often struggle with tough problems. Learn how keeping a journal can help solve them and how to stay on track with your self-development.
Why Productivity?
I write a lot about productivity. While I like to tackle other subjects, how to get things done is a main one. After two years of writing here, I’ve noticed that there seems to be two different types of people who become interested in productivity. The first category is for people who are trying to […]
How to Stop Wasting Your Energy
You will save a lot of time, energy and stress if you stop worrying about things that aren’t important. Don’t waste your energy on things that won’t make a difference in five years. While the idea of ignoring the unimportant seems great, it can be tricky to put into practice. Many of the things that […]
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