How to Plan Your Day with the Productivity Matrix
Eisenhower’s productivity matrix is usually used to take a high-level look at where we’re spending (and wasting) time. It’s also a great tool for low-level planning of your day/week.
Five Reasons You Need to Build Margin Into Your Schedule
We can only push ourselves for so long. By building margin into our schedule, we can keep a sustainable pace, live life to its fullest, and get more done in the long run.
Is It Time to Throw Out Your Task List?
Have you ever set your task list aside so you could focus on what you really needed to get done today? If you have, you’re doing it wrong.
How to Make Every Appearance On Stage a Command Performance
Before we can expect to have a good performance on stage, we have to first put in the work back stage.
How to Boost Your Productivity with a Photo
There are lots of great productivity apps for your smartphone. One of the most useful is the built-in camera.
How to Overcome Regret and Actually Be Happy
Regret focuses your attention on things you can’t change. Instead, get clear on your priorities, get more decisions right, and worry less about the ones you get wrong.
How to Take a Sick Day Like a Boss
Sick days are no fun, but if you can make it through a few key steps before you crash on the couch, it will make all the difference when you’re back on your feet.
The One Liberating Truth About Mistakes
Mistakes have a lot of bad things associated with them, but they’re hiding a dirty little secret. When you realize this one thing, you’ll be free to make mistakes like there’s no tomorrow.
The Best (and Worst) Gear to Keep In Your Car
The gear you carry in your car can make the difference between having a really bad day (or a really long night), and taking the unexpected in stride.
Six Ways Costco Will Kill You or Make You a Better Person
We can either fold under the pressure or take the opportunity to develop our strength of character.