How to Clear the Clutter that’s Slowing You Down
Don’t let disorder derail your day
We can literally turn a blind eye to the impact clutter has on our productivity. Here are some ways to keep clutter from getting in the way of getting things done.
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How to Resolve Yesterday’s Unfinished Tasks
Wrap Up the Past to Prepare for the Future
Is your task list getting overwhelmed with the tasks you didn’t finish yesterday? Here’s how to let go of the past so you can embrace the future.
Keep Your Productivity On-Course with a Mid-Week Audit
Reviewing your progress lets you correct a bad estimate sooner
We plan at high, strategic levels of thinking and execute at lower, tactical levels. A quick check mid-week can help us make sure our tactics fit with our strategies.
The Real Benefits of Being Organized
A Powerful Habit to Unleash Productivity
Getting (and staying) organized is often treated like an end unto itself, but it’s not. Organization is about what it enables.
The Three Kinds of Work that Get In Our Way
Not all work is created equal
We often ask ourselves—out of frustration—why we never get anything done. The truth is, we’re getting more done than we realize. Whether or not it’s the work we want to accomplish is another question.
What is your Win Condition for the Day?
You can win the day without completing every task
Don’t fall into the trap of thinking you have to complete every task to have a productive day. Productivity isn’t all-or-nothing.
How Many Tasks Should You Do in a Day?
The answer may (but shouldn’t) surprise you
Try doing too much today, and you’ll feel like a failure, no matter how much you got done. Don’t do enough, and you won’t conquer the world on schedule. Here’s how to find the sweet spot.
The One Project You Can’t Put Off When You’re Sick
You may be avoiding the one thing you need to focus on
No matter how much you have going on when you’re sick, there’s one thing you need to do. Clear the decks.
If You Want the Golden Eggs, Don’t Kill the Hen
Your ability to achieve results is worth more than anything you do today
Short-term gains have to be balanced with our long-term capacity for gains.
5 Ways to See Results Faster
Wrap things up and move on
We all want to get more done. Here are five ways to finish up sooner so you can get on to the next big thing.