It’s Not Really Multitasking
The top job requirement you’re actually terrible at
It’s one of the most common skills listed in job descriptions, but no one is good at it.
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In Defense of Print Books
Print books still win when you want to disappear into the page
Reading on paper is immersive—it draws you in. There is an allure and charm that reading on a tablet can’t match.
Do More by Doing Less
You can’t create a meaningful impact if you’re spread too thin
Try taking on too much, and you won’t get anything done. Here are five ways to increase your productivity by doing less.
Get Better Results by Saying No
Protect the deeper Yes
We want to be helpful. If we spread ourselves too thin, we aren’t helping anyone succeed—especially ourselves.
Schrödinger’s Cat and Incoming Email
What’s Lurking in Your Inbox?
Email in your inbox could be anything. Get rid of the uncertainty by getting it out of your inbox and into your planning system, where you can track it for what it is.
Forgetting Everything You Need to Do
Six principles for getting more done with less stress
My goal is to forget about everything I have to do as soon as I learn I need to do it. It’s an ambitious goal. Audacious, even. I work hard at it. You should, too.
7 Reasons Knowing the Next Action Will Help You Get More Done
Clear next actions turn overwhelm into momentum
Even if you can’t define all the tasks in a project up front, there are still benefits to knowing at least the next action to take.
How Not to Score a Touchdown and Other Lessons from Danny Trevathan
Don’t Celebrate Until You Have Something to Celebrate
Our productivity suffers when we do two things at once—like planning the celebration before we’ve scored the touchdown.
Why Settling for “Good Enough” Might be Even Better
Perfection is expensive; spend your effort where it matters
Before you worry about making it perfect, ask yourself if that’s the best use of your time. It probably isn’t.
6 Advantages of Watching Where You’re Going
A little foresight turns busy days into focused days
Focus on what you’re doing now, but know what you’re doing next. You’ll be much more productive if you can keep the context of the day in mind.