Posts Tagged ‘trick’

Summer Giveaway: Work Hacks and Rules of Thumb

Everyone has a set of hacks or little tricks that help them get their job done a little more quickly, a little more cheaply, or with a little more fun. For example, I’m a writer, so it’s crucial for me to always have a pen with me. To make sure I don’t catch myself without one, I put pens everywhere – in my pockets, in my shoulder bag… Continue reading

August 26 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: giveaway, hack, rule-of-thumb, trick, work, writing | 78 comments»

How to Be On Time Every Time

In my last post, I talked about why being punctual matters. The short version: people who are habitually late (or are late even once, when it counts) project incompetence, self-centeredness, and even a lack of integrity.

In the comments, lapka asked if there were any tricks for people who have a hard time showing up on time, and through a little bit of research and a little bit of… Continue reading

May 16 2008 | By Dustin | Tagged: planning, procrastination, punctuality, time-management, trick | 21 comments»

50 Tricks to Get Things Done Faster, Better, and More Easily

We all want to get stuff done, whether it's the work we have to do so we can get on with what we want to do, or indeed, the projects we feel are our purpose in life. To that end, here's a collection of 50 hacks, tips, tricks, and mnemonic devices I've collected that can help you work better.