• Productivity

    Moving Action Away From Collection

    There are systems out there that insist if you touch an item, you have to do it (one-touch methods). There are systems out there that insist if something is going to take less than X minutes, you need to do it right then (2-minute rule). The idea behind these ideas is to move the action as close to the collection point as possible to minimize what will get lost in the system. Unfortunately, they can actually cause blocks in the process instead of moving things through more smoothly. Today we will look at why you want to move your action on items closer in time to when you collect them, and how to do this.

  • Productivity

    What To Do If You’re Not Naturally Productive

    One thing people assume about me is that productivity comes naturally. After all, I spend a lot of time reading and writing about it, not to mention adjusting my own methods.Nothing could be further from the truth. I am not naturally productive.But in spite of that, I am still highly productive. Here's why:

  • Simplify

    Why You Should Spring Clean Your Calendar

    We all have visions of spring cleaning as it involves our living quarters. Get down to the bare walls, clean everything, and have a fresh start. Most people don't realize, though, that you should do the same thing to your calendar. Today we will look at why and how you should spring clean your calendar. Today we will look at why and how you should spring clean your calendar.