(Time to read: ~ 5 minutes) I find that many people I encounter have difficulty in taking time “off”. There seems to be such value placed on “doing” and accomplishing and being “busy”. I myself find it very difficult to stop and “not do” during the day. There are always so many things that I […]
Starting the Day Off Right Begins the Night Before
(Time to read: ~ 2 minutes) I did it again – I left my desk and computer screen cluttered when I stopped work last night. So this morning when I came to my desk to write a piece for my website I got distracted – first by the bill to be paid, then by the […]
Manager’s Schedule, Maker’s Schedule
(Time to read: ~ 2 minutes) This is a celebration and appreciation of what someone else has written on this topic – Paul Graham. Paul Graham is an essayist, programmer and investor. He has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Harvard, and studied painting at RISD and the Accademia de Belle Arti in Florence. I’ve […]
Overcoming The Biggest Barrier to Getting Anything Done
(Time to read: ~ 1 minute) What is the biggest barrier to getting things done? It is trying to tackle a task that feels “too big”. One characteristic of “too big” tasks is that they are usually not very clearly defined. For example, I ran into a barrier like this just today. I sat down […]
First Unpack Completely
(Time to read: 3 minutes – skim it in 1 minute) This tip can save enormous amounts of time, frustration and disorder. It is also very important to maintaining a solid reputation as a professional in any field. And it helps a lot in maintaining personal relationships. It applies when you: first arrive at your […]
The Most Powerful Time Management Question
(Time to read: ~1 minute) In seeking spacious balance, I’m asking myself a new question these days. It seems incredibly obvious now that I’ve started, but it certainly wasn’t obvious before. Well, maybe it was obvious, but just asking it made me so anxious that I didn’t do it. The question is “When?” As in […]
Time Management Lessons from Vegetables
(Time to read: ~ 1 minute) I enjoy eating vegetables, especially raw ones. What I have found difficult to manage is preparing vegetables to eat. I think of eating vegetables when I’m hungry – usually too hungry to be willing to take the time to wash and chop them. If they aren’t already ready to […]
The 3 Essential Spaces Every Office Needs
(Time to read: ~3 minutes) People who do mental and paper-work where they have ready access to the following 3 types of spaces tend to stay more on top of their work with less effort. If any one of these are missing, it is extremely difficult to stay clear and organized. 1) Working Space Research […]
Your Most Important Task Every Day
Hint: It’s NOT planning (Time to read: 2 minutes) Your most important task every day is to do something that increases your enjoyment of your life. Note that I did NOT say “do something you enjoy”. There’s a very important distinction here. For me, and I’m guessing for you too, there are many things I […]
The ??? Box
(Time to read: About 1 minute) Filing is the process of putting things away so we can find them again when we need or want them. It can also be one of the most boring tasks on the planet. So it’s important to make it as easy and fun as possible. When I file, I […]
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