This month we've discussed how the Four Thieves can creep up and take your productivity without you even realizing it. They work by stealing focus from your real priorities. Instead of putting your ONE Thing front and center like planned, you find that you're taking...
Saying no is one of the most impactful ways of increasing productivity. It empowers you to focus on what matters most and helps you avoid the non-essentials that will certainly derail progress. Simply saying no to distractions around the office gives you the freedom...
Chaos invokes feelings of fear, uneasiness and confusion, so it’s no wonder that people avoid it at all costs. The conundrum we sometimes face is that chaos is a part of life, and it becomes more prevalent the more you focus on your ONE Thing. Why? Because giving your...
Deadlines. No one likes to have a deadline looming, but the only thing worse is not meeting it. For some people, deadlines sneak up seemingly out of nowhere. Others spend so much time on every detail of a project that they inadvertently let the deadline pass. Then...
There is a prevailing quest to live a balanced life, but ironically doing so tends to throw things out of whack. Why? Because balance is not possible, nor is it the most productive philosophy. People beat themselves up trying to obtain balance, but in the end, all...
Would you rather do ONE thing well or do numerous things poorly? If you are a multitasker, it’s a question that needs to be asked. The idea of multitasking as an acceptable way of getting multiple things done at once has become so mainstream that busy people have...
Does it ever feel like too many things need to be done at once? Are you reactive, choosing to work on anything because it seems like getting something done is better than not getting anything done at all? Does it seem like no matter how busy you are things keep piling...
Is this going to be the year you maximize productivity and achieve your goals? We have great intentions when we set our sights on achieving something, but unless we have the right tools in our back pocket, these promises we make to ourselves often fall flat. Think of...
In the world of startups, every minute counts. Productivity requires a massive amount of focus on the things that grow your business. For busy entrepreneurs that wear multiple hats it can seem like you’re totally focused on your business, but in reality you’re being...
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