Talk to the Duck
One of the most useful programming techniques I’ve picked up is one they definitely didn’t cover in college. It can help you sort out all kinds of problems.
Keep Asking Why
Keep asking questions until you understand what happened and how to influence it. It’s a management technique that three-year-olds have down pat.
5 Types of Productivity Debt
Productivity is about doing less of what you have to do so you can do more of what you love. Here are five ways our choices can get in the way of that, creating more “debts” we need to pay off first.
The First Law of Productivity
A proactive mindset is one of the best things you can develop to increase your productivity. Accept responsibility for what you do, and you can be unstoppable.
Get Notified of Important Email Messages
Don’t waste time constantly checking email “just in case” you got an important message. Your email client can help.
Protect Your Focus with Email-Free Zones
Here are some times you definitely should not be checking email. You can start breaking free of your email addiction here.
Outcomes Lead to Actions
Are you focusing on what you want to do? Or what you want to get done? Focusing on results gives you greater flexibility in how you get things done.
The Secret to a Productive Monday
The secret to a productive Monday begins on Friday. Don’t end the week until you have a plan for how to start the next one.
Why You Should Keep a Work Log
Your task list and calendar are an important part of your digital planning system. Keeping a log of what you actually do provides valuable feedback to help you get better at getting things done.
Two Questions to Let Go of Bad Decisions
We often feel trapped in old decisions, no matter how bad we feel the decision is now. Here are two questions to help you let go of the past and make a better decision today.
