• Productivity

    Debunking The Myth of the 2 Minute Rule

    One of the standard pieces of productivity advice is "if it will take you less than two minutes to do the task, do it now." Unfortunately, this can actually be counter-productive. Today we will look at the additional conditions you need to assess before applying the 2 minute rule.

  • Productivity

    Email Labels Vs. Folders

    One of the key strategies to finding things in an email program is to sort them in such a way that you can find them again quickly. One of the impediments to this is email programs that store their information in folders, as opposed to labeling the email. Today we will look at the fundamental differences in between folders and labels when it comes to email.

  • Productivity

    Adapting Productivity with Limitations

    A reader asked me for help on being productive when you're limited. This limitation could be physical, energetic, time-based, mental fatigue or something else, and it may be variable on any given day. Today we will look at adapting productivity techniques so you can get as much done as possible, whatever your limitation might be.

  • Productivity,  Simplify

    Get Things Done With A Productivity Sprint

    Sometimes, no matter my best intentions and diligent working, my task list seems to take on a life of its own. At the time that I am peering down the throat of this monster that is about to swallow me, I know I have to quickly bring that list down in size. But when you are faced with a massive task list, what is the best way to get things done? The answer is a productivity sprint.