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…
Posts by Craig Childs
10 Math Tricks You Probably Don’t Know
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…
Say Won’t Instead Of Can’t
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…
How To Auction On eBay With Max Profit
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…
What-To-Wear Calculator
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…
7 Success Strategies For Business
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…
If Goal Setting Affected Reality…
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…
8 Ways To Get The Most From Hardship
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…
12 Investing Mistakes You Can Learn From
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…
David Allen At Huffington Post
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…
Storage Ideas For Small Spaces
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
Can Lack Of Sleep Kill You?
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…
How To Manage Your Mental Energy
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…
Motivated Uncluttering
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…
Leadership is Influence, Not Control
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…