Author: Colter Reed

Colter lives in the heart of Silicon Valley with his wife and children. He enjoys golf, sings baritone, and watches mostly British TV shows.

Why You Need a Weekly Review

Track Commitments, Make Progress, and Be More Relaxed

Weekly review and planning will help you keep your commitments, achieve your goals, and be more relaxed along the way.

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7 TextExpander Macros to Increase Your Typing Efficiency

Make every keystroke count

One of the best things you can do to increase your productivity at the computer is to use macro software like TextExpander. Here are 7 ideas to get you started.

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Take the Stairs One at a Time

Leadership of self is the first step

Taking the stairs one at a time will affect how everyone perceives you, including yourself.

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Four Stages of Increasing Focus

Increase your intensity, increase your productivity

Focus helps you be productive day-to-day and get clear on the big picture. Here are four stages of focus that will help at any level of thinking.

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Eight Ways to Remember What to Do When

Every task needs a trigger when the time is right

The key to an effective productivity system is knowing the right thing at the right time. Here are eight techniques to know what you’re supposed to be doing.

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Respond Like Shaun, Not Bitzer

Every situation is what you make of it

How we respond to adversity shows how we see our ability to influence our world. Adversity is a set up, not a setback.

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Is That a Task or a Project?

Don’t let implementation details slow you down

Tasks and projects both represent a desired outcome. Which you use depends on how detailed you need to be.

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Stop Procrastinating and Enjoy Yourself

Nothing ruins your day like knowing you’re putting off work

Procrastinating makes you miserable because whatever you’re putting off is hanging over you. Get it done and enjoy yourself guilt-free.

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How to Create Project Support Notes in Evernote

An integrated record is just a click away

Create notes in Evernote to support your OmniFocus projects. Here’s how to set them up for a seamless experience.

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Complete Your Digital Planning System with Notes

Every day needs a plan, a map, and room for notes

Evernote is a great tool for personal productivity. Here’s how you can use it to complete your system.

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