productivity

Make it Easier to Check Email by Going Offline

Being connected doesn’t have to mean being inundated

Going offline to process your email is like stopping time. Get to Inbox Zero without interruptions.

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How Creative Procrastination Sneaks Up On You

Have you ever tried to justify and excuse your lack of action?

We can recognize procrastination when it comes at us head-on. Sometimes, it sneaks up on us and catches us by surprise.

2:55 read (576 words)

How to Set Up an Unstoppable Scanning Station

Everything you need, where you need it

A scanner is only one of the tools you need for effective scanning. Here’s what you should have on hand so you won’t have to stop until you’re finished.

3:40 read (738 words)

How Do You Make Time to Automate?

Find the time to make more time

Automation saves time, but it takes time, too. Here’s how to make the time to get started.

4:00 read (792 words)

Is Planning Every Day the Wrong Approach?

What if your plan for today takes several days to finish?

It frequently takes me several days to work through a daily plan. Is that really such a bad thing?

3:05 read (615 words)

The 90-10 Fallacy of High Productivity

Don’t be so busy that you don’t get anything done

If we aren’t careful, our quest to get more done will keep us from getting anything meaningful done.

3:20 read (661 words)