Here’s a great tip for the notebook GTDers out there. Peter at Getting [Some] Things Done has a nice write up on using tabs to organize his Moleskine notebook, but this little hack stood out. Starting at the back and working forwards, are my notes, sketches etc. I use the bookmark to mark the current working place, and a single blue tab at the top of the notebook to mark the processed work- most of my notes either need to be blogged or processed into my context lists. If the blue tab... More »
No matter how hard you try, maybe giving up maths straight after leaving high school, you inevitably end up having to solve a bleeding problem some time. Or you enjoy the simplistic logic of maths. Either way, these 10 easy tricks to solving a few harder problems will be of use to you. The first trick is similar to the times 10 trick where you just add a zero to multiply anything by ten. This one is for multiplying by 11. Take the original number and imagine a space between the two... More »
55 Shares It’s funny how one word, a seemingly inconsequential one, can alter a statement’s entire meaning. Can’t and won’t are such words that, when switched, can give off much different intentions. Look at the difference in these two sentences: “I can’t get enough leads to make enough sales.” “I won’t get enough leads to make enough sales.” The second statement begs the question – Well Why Not? Why won’t you get enough leads to make the sales you want to make? Not motivated enough? Not willing to do what it takes to get... More »
If you’re like me you’re an eBay buyer and maybe occasional seller; but we’re no experts. With something like eBay I take advice from someone who’s been battling it out for a few years. Enter Randomn3ss.com where Mike Panic lists his tips for profitable eBay auctions. List the item on Sunday. It is a proven fact that listing a standard seven day auction late Sunday afternoon into early evening will give you the best chance of a great auction selling price. More people are likely to be home and you will get... More »
Ever get an invitation with a dress code specification like ‘smart casual’ and stare at your wardrobe wondering what fits that description? You’re not alone. To make things easier, DressCodeGuide.com does all the thinking for you by suggesting items of clothing for each dress code. For instance, if you were going to a corporate event with ‘business casual’ as the dress code – during a summer evening in the USA [or Canada] and you were a male – a collared dress shirt would be required, long sleeve, without cuffs. Dress Code Guide
Ponn M. Sabra, author of Empowering Women To Power Network, outlines seven ways to better business [and living]. You need to encourage others to succeed within their own abilities, and empower them to strive forward by taking initiative so they can succeed as individuals as well as an integral part of your team. You need to focus a sense of pride that one day your team members or staff can and will have the ability to be your colleague and peer and that you must humbly let them go; or even better–hire... More »
We’ve talked about the benefits of setting and recording goals here, but few articles have explored the concept of goat setting actually directly affecting real outcomes out of your control. This article from Mr Wang Says So takes a karmic look at things by arguing that when you continuously write out all your goals and aspirations the real world will help you achieve them. What this might more likely result in is you noticing more opportunities when they present themselves, where you would normally miss them. Through constant repetition by writing, you’re... More »
Sometimes I feel bad about referring you guys to Pamela Slim’s website, Escape From Cubicle Nation, so much. There is just some great stuff over there! Such as her latest on overcoming ‘painful or awkward’ transitions in your life. These include things like losing your job, a loved one or retiring. Embrace it. Instead of asking yourself “When am I going to get back to normal?”, be thankful that you are given an opportunity to reflect on your life and possibly come out with a new, improved, emotionally healthier you. You may... More »
Pinyo at GetRichSlowly is confessing a dozen mistakes he feels he’s made in regards to investing. One of the greatest things anyone can do is learn from his mistakes, and Pinyo is doing one better and sharing them with us. Not investing soon enough — I have been working part-time since my first year at college in 1991. If I had known what I know today, I would have invested my money in an IRA from day one. But like many other young adults, I was thrilled to have money and to... More »
If you’re a follower of GTD or similar productivity systems you’ll know of David Allen, the author of the book that started it all. Well David has found a new playground over at Huffington Post where he began posting last week. He’s beginning with the basics so it’s a great place to get started and follow the man himself. Just because we think of something, that doesn’t mean that we are being productive or constructive about or with it, or that it will be fulfilled. We have to realize that the thought... More »
Living in an apartment or small room, space is important and keeping things organized while pleasing to the eye can make a big difference – particularly if you’re working from home. Here are around 20 simple ideas that could take your storage from drab to fab or just to something clear and organized. 19 Ideas to Steal for Your Apartment – [MSN]
12 Shares Well we all know that humans need to sleep to live, but some studies are suggesting as little as a few hours less can decrease your chances of living longer! Those whose nightly sleep fell from seven hours to five hours or less were 1.7 times as likely to die (compared with those who stayed at seven hours) over the next 11 to 17 years. Their risk of cardiovascular-related death was double. There are, however, some different view points. One suggesting that more than the standard eight hours may actually be worse... More »
Let’s face it, we can’t always be focused, working dogs all day and every day. What helps is knowing when our energy levels are high and when they aren’t and how to better spend the energy you have. Spend your energy on the right things (for you) in the right way (for you) and end up with even more energy to do the things you love to do! It’s an upward spiral of positive energy and creativity. This is the mindset of abundance in full effect on an energetic level. Mastering Productivity:... More »
Unclutterer.com, one of our favorites and great resource for organizing and simplifying your material life, have put together an easy motivator post for those of us who struggle getting started. Living an uncluttered life doesn’t mean that you have to live an ascetic life. Simple living is about getting rid of distractions that prevent you from enjoying a modern, luxurious life. It’s about smart consumption, not no consumption. As Albert Einstein said, “Things should be made as simple as possible, but not any simpler.” How do you motivate yourself to unclutter your... More »
What is a leader? Is it someone who tries to control everything they can, or someone who influences those around them? How do you become a leader with influence and not one by force? Michael Hyatt attempts to show us how with a few pointers for the leaders and would-be leaders out there. Cast the vision. Oftentimes people don’t do what we want, because we have not invested the time to paint the vision. In my experience, people want a challenge. They want to do something significant. They are eager to help.... More »
