[Tip] Try some low-tech tools
I needed a new planner. Really. One with some customization. One with a weekly overview, and a daily spread, and some blank …
[Tip] Divide your work into its major areas
I was struggling recently with trying to get a grasp on, or overview of, the work I do. You’d think I know …
[Tip] Tell your brain what to do for better focus and flow
For the most part, multitasking isn’t real or even possible. Why do we ask our brains to do it? It makes us …
[Tip] Be a copycat.
This is a tip that can be applied to help you improve in almost any area: creative work, marketing, writing, blogging, social …
[Tip] Think about what’s not happening
When you do your weekly review or adjust your to do list or plan your day, ask yourself this question: “What’s NOT …
[Tip] Put more learning into your life.
Yesterday I mentioned that you shouldn’t stress about the learning you’ll need in the future. And you shouldn’t. But that obviously doesn’t …
[Tip] Streamline & automate your weaknesses
If you’re at all interested in productivity, efficient work, doing stuff… You’ve heard the concept of “strengths.” As in, your strengths. As …
[Tip] Schedule laziness in
Schedules give us structure, and we need structure. Structure has a way of actually increasing our freedom and creative ability. Neat-o, huh? …
[Tip] Keep a productivity log
Keeping track of something, every day, is a sure way to keep it at the front of your mind. If you’ve ever …
5 tips to maximizing your personal growth
photo credit: Katie Tegtmeyer Quit bouncing, and figure out what matters. You can’t do it all. You can do all that matters. …