Five Things to Understand About Getting Started
Every great story has a beginning
Getting started is easy. Keeping going is the hard part. Here are five things to keep in mind to make the second step as easy as the first.
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 I Have Four Scanners
The right tool for the right job
Productivity and organization go hand in hand. A good scanner will help you organize your paper documents, so you can spend more time doing and relaxing, and less time hunting and worrying. Here are the four scanners I use (though I could probably get by with two).
How to Keep Errands to a Minimum
Getting things done around town takes extra planning
Errands are a necessary part of a productive week, but the time you spend running around town can add up. Here are nine ways to help keep the overhead of running errands to a minimum so you can stay productive.
The Opportunity Cost of Reading a Book
Reading is good, but it’s not always the best use of your time
Sometimes, the best way to spend your time is to be fully present in the moment. Don’t miss out on the important things in life because you were too busy being busy.
Focus on the Top 20%
Separate what drives results from what takes up your time
How different would your life be if you didn’t spend 80% of your time on things that don’t matter as much as the top 20%? With a little planning and practice, you can spend your time and attention on what matters most.
How to Get More Done by Walking Away from Your Desk
Keep your productivity, focus, and energy high
When you’re stuck on a problem, a change of pace can be exactly what you need.
Priority is an Adjective, not a Noun
What are you going to do first?
When my wife called just after lunch on the day our son would be born, you bet my priorities for the day changed! Everything I was working on went on hold and I walked out of the building without giving it a second thought.
The Forecast View in OmniFocus 2 for OS X
Because you don’t do everything at once
The Forecast view lets you schedule tasks and see when you’re overbooked. OmniFocus 2 for OS X brings this powerful tool to the Mac.
Four Keys to Balancing Work with Life’s Other Roles
The secret is more connections, not compartmentalization
Your roles in life are ways you’ve chosen to express yourself and your values. If they are in competition with each other, they’ll constantly compete for your time.
Three Steps to Increase Your Influence and Worry Less
Focus on what you can control. Let the rest go
Focusing on what you can control will help you be more productive and less stressed. Here are three steps to help you grow your circle of influence and accept your circle of concern.