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- Lessons from the 4 Hour Work Week - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from David RiklanWe are all extremely busy. Many of us have an Internet business that we are trying to grow. Many of us have a full time job and a website that we are trying to expand. Others are just struggling to balance our career, our health, our family, our friends and our finances. I personally ...
Views: 1988(14 votes) - The Real Reasons Why People Are Always Late - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Gian Fiero |I know them. You know them too: People who are always late. It seems like no matter what the situation or event, they just can't seem to be on time. Some use a litany of excuses to justify their chronic tardiness, but the worse offenders are not only comfortable with being consistently late, but ...
Views: 10332(3 votes) - Time Management Tips: How To Manage Time And Live A Balanced Life - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Michael LeeNot using effective time management tips could make you lose a lot of time to bond with your family and friends, maintain a romantic relationship, and take care of yourself. If you’re not efficient in time management, you tend to be too focused on work priorities, forgetting that there is ...
Views: 1954(2 votes) - Before You Quit Your Day Job: How to Prepare for a Life of Online Income - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Dele OgundahunsiRight now, millions of people and companies are earning millions of dollars online through Internet Marketing and this is happening every second. However, most of the big names in Internet Marketing did not become a success, overnight. For some of the successful names in Internet Marketing, ...
Views: 953(3 votes) - 3 Ways to Handle Interruptions to Your Schedule - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Tom WeberAll of us have interruptions coming at us on a constant basis from our kids, from our coworkers, from our spouse, from our customers, from our boss. There are three simple, helpful things you can do when faced with an interruption. Prevent, delay, and deal. 1. Prevent Any good general ...
Views: 2402(4 votes) - Time Management Techniques: 3 Effective Techniques To Manage Your Time - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Michael LeeJust think about the various things an average person would have to do in a day and compare that with what the average person would rather do in a day. In order for you to achieve balance in your work and personal life, you must use good time management techniques. Not having any could result in ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - Be On Time and Win More Business! - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from Lorraine PirihiHave you ever arrived for an appointment at the correct time only to be told the person you are seeing is running late? I'm sure that has happened to you on many occasions. In the story I'm about to relay to you, this incident happened to one of my clients recently. Gary and his wife arrived ...
Views: 1376 - You’ll Never Get Stuck In Email Traffic Again - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Jürgen SchmechelOver the past 10 years email has become one of the most utilised means of communication, in the office and the private. It is a fantastic way of corresponding, because you do not have to wait for the post to be collected and delivered and in many cases it’s even better than the telephone, ...
Views: 1150(2 votes) - One Theme Equals Momentum and Success - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Stephanie Frank“So what are your plans for next year?”, I asked a student the other day. He looked down, sighed, looked back up and said “Well, I’m going to work on a book, finish my real estate education, keep attending your teleclasses, work on my marketing plan, and – “ …I’d heard it a hundred thousand ...
Views: 1322(1 vote) - How Do I Keep My Plate Clear and Stay Frazzle–Free? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Stephanie FrankQ: Tony asks, “What is your best method of keeping your plate from getting so full, you feel frazzled?” A: That is a great question. There are a lot of different ways to simplify your systems so you don’t feel frazzled, but let me give you a really quick method to manage everything that’s on ...
Views: 1493(2 votes) - Debunking the Myth of Not Having Enough Time - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Gian Fiero |Professionally, we often hear people say that they are busy. Some people repeat it so much that they sound like broken records. But are they really that busy? Or do they suffer from faulty time management skills? In the vast majority of cases, it's the latter reason. There are 24 hours in a ...
Views: 1385(2 votes) - Small Business Coaching - Beware Time Liabilities - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Dave CrenshawAre you surrounded by Time Liabilities? I define a Time Liability as: a) Anything that consumes time unnecessarily or b) Anything that causes you to spend time in activities that are less profitable than your most profitable activity. If your filing system causes you to spend extra time ...
Views: 812 - Top Three Free Programs - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Dave CrenshawI often experiment with programs to find new ways to shave a few extra minutes off of each day. New tools are developed daily that may be a fit for my clients’ way of working, so staying on top of the latest technology tricks is important to me. The following are three free software tools I ...
Views: 938 - Multitasking - Why Is My Computer Slow? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Dave CrenshawWhile I do not consider myself a “computer professional,” I often find myself poking around my clients’ computers. Since productivity is so closely tied to technology, I’m often investigating the little hiccups that are costing business executive’s big money. Sooner or later, I hear some form ...
Views: 4063(1 vote) - Goal Setting and the Undeniable Power of Priorities - How to Achieve Your Goals Faster - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Jill KoenigIf a Goal is worth setting, it's worth examining it's relationship to the values and priorities in your life. The Goal is the what, the priority and value is the why, and where it fits into your life. When you know the what and the why, the how is easy. One of the most common complaints ...
Views: 2475 - Create a Concise Plan for Success - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Machen MacDonald“Simple clear purpose in principle gives rise to complex intelligent behavior. Complex rules and regulations give rise to simple and stupid behavior.” If this quote by Dee Hock contains truth then your business plan, game plan or even life plan must be concise. When it comes to writing ...
Views: 1716 - How To Optimise Your Time - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2009 from Andrew RondeauThe best way to utilise your time effectively is to identify the goals you first need to achieve. We usually feel that we have far too many things to accomplish and need to deliver on too many promises. This makes us feel overwhelmed which leads us to give up and choose to do nothing ...
Views: 1559(1 vote) - The 3 Things You Can Do Now To Instantly Increase Your Reading Speed By 50% - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Robert WatsonHave you ever wished that you had more time in the day? I know I have. Time is something we can never have enough of. There’s simply too much to do, and too little time to do it! Having said that, take a simple task like reading. We take it for granted that the speed at which we read is ...
Views: 1681(1 vote) - Burn Bright or Burn Out - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Dirk ZellerAre you burning bright or heading for burnout? Many people are heading fast toward burnout or just recovering from burnout. Burnout is a real happening for many REALTORS®. Daily we get calls from Agents who are struggling with this dilemma. Burnout occurs when reality and our expectations ...
Views: 1120 - Faster Than the Speed of Thought - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Dawn AngierOne of the ways you can differentiate yourself in the marketplace is to deliver your products and services faster than your competition. I just signed off on the proofs for a 300-page book with a full-color cover. The turnaround for this digital printer is less than eight days—and most of ...
Views: 1070(3 votes) - 10 Ways to Get More Done with Less Stress - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Stephanie FrankWhen it comes to getting things done in your business, do you find yourself drowning in overwhelm? Do you feel frustrated or confused by trying to figure out where to start or what comes next? Is procrastination the default for handling your stress? It doesn't have to be that way. There ...
Views: 1315 - Use These Four Techniques to Reduce the Number of Stressors in Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Elisabeth KuhnWe all know how to deal with stress, right? Get rid of what's stressing you. And if we can't get rid of it, at least reduce the number or severity of the assorted stressors in our lives. But how do we do that? That's where we get stuck. Sure, we all would like to be less stressed, but where ...
Views: 1325(3 votes) - The Value of Your Time - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Sumner DavenportAt a conference this year, I heard many self employed and small business owners lamenting how hard they were working, yet not gaining any new business growth or profit. In today’s business environment many emerging entrepreneurs mistakenly attempt to wear all the hats when running their ...
Views: 1743(2 votes) - Productivity Coaching - Rhythm vs. Perpetual Motion - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Dave CrenshawMany people feel that in order to be truly efficient in their work day, they have to be constantly busy, constantly moving from one thing to another. These people make a constant effort to not waste a single moment in their day. The reality? Productivity is more about rhythm than perpetual ...
Views: 1021(1 vote) - The Myth of Multitasking - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Dave CrenshawI'd like to share a valuable principle with you. It's something I've taught to many business owners and executives I've worked with. This principle may go against the grain of some of your beliefs about time and the best way to get things done. Because of that, I ask you to keep an open ...
Views: 1170 - Time: Are You Good at Managing It? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsSprouts! The topic of today’s musing is TIME. Are you a type A Super Girl/Guy who over estimates your ability to get it all done? Be honest. I know I am. As a result of my very long “YES, I CAN DO THAT FOR YOU - SURE, I’LL GET RIGHT ON IT” list, we hemorrhaged money this week. Why? Because I ...
Views: 595 - Applying Time Management to Your Network Marketing Internet Business - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Mark PhelpsHave you got what it takes to run a network marketing internet business? Working from home is the ideal scenario for many people who simply hate the commute to work, working for an uncompromising boss and for pennies on the dollar. Money making opportunities fill our in boxes everyday with ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - Million Dollar Tips On Managing Your Time - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Kendall SummerHawkHave you ever noticed that entrepreneurs will scrimp and save every dollar they can but then fritter away hours of their time on unproductive (and often un-fun) activities that add nothing to their 1ncome? Why IS that?! The reasons are twofold. First, most business owners don’t truly know ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - The Dreaded To-Do List Dilemma - To Do or Not to Do? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Anastasia NetriEvery person has a different to-do list experience. It works great for some, and does nothing for others. There are some people that actually get frustrated and overwhelmed by their never ending to do list. Most people have had that experience at one time or another. Especially if you have a ...
Views: 1094(1 vote) - Passion Driven Simplification - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Lyndsey ShafferUse your passion to simplify your life. Knowing what you want out of life and intending your success in achieving it is the best way to simplify your life. Follow your passion every day. By first identifying that which you are passionate about, you will be able to categorize the other items ...
Views: 1762(3 votes) - Too Many Things to Do? Seven Great Tips to Get Things Done! - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Prasanna Gunturi"Don’t count every hour in the day, make every hour in the day count.”~Unknown Let me first thank you for participating in the survey. If you haven't yet, you may still take part by clicking here. . Too many things to do in life? 24 hours is not enough? You wish there were 48 hours in a ...
Views: 8274(1 vote) - CIA Model of Stress Reduction - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Roger SeipA saying that you’ve probably heard a lot in business, in sports, and human performance in general is controlling the controllable. What does that actually mean? I wanted to take this concept of controlling the controllable, which is actually really good advice by the way, and take it out of the ...
Views: 8140(4 votes) - Taking Control of Your Time - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixWe’re all trying to squeeze more into, and get more out of our days. With overflowing inboxes, and schedules that are packed tight, making the best use of our precious hours is becoming increasingly important. While we can’t actually manage time itself, we can exercise some control over how we ...
Views: 1540(2 votes) - E-mail Driving You Crazy? Decide! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Randall "Randy" DeanOver the last few years, I’ve been leading time & e-mail management sessions at major conferences, corporations, and universities in the United States and abroad, and over that time I’ve had the opportunity to take a good close look at the key issues people are having with their e-mail ...
Views: 1538(2 votes) - Why is it Sometimes So Hard to Be Organized? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Karin StewartYou have read time management and organizing books, you know what to do, you’ve even tried some of the solutions they offered and liked them, yet nothing seems to really work. What is going on? Why is it sometimes so hard to get and stay organized? The clients who come to me for help are ...
Views: 1875 - ORGANIZING TIPS FOR WORKING WOMEN: The REAL Reasons Why You’re Procrastinating - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Patty KreamerWhy do you procrastinate? The answers aren’t necessarily obvious. Gain some insight on this annoying problem, and get things done faster! “I’ve done it again. It’s 24 hours before my deadline and I’m finally starting to write.” You know what I’m talking about because you’ve done it ...
Views: 1155 - Make Life Easier - Learn to Automate Twitter! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Zack MillerThere are a ton of people flocking to use Twitter these days. Some say it will over take Google as the biggest and badest search engine, who knows. I do know that your life can soon become consumed by using Twitter. Most people start using twitter to keep up with friends and family and other ...
Views: 917 - Trying to Do it All - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Renee UrsemI have come to the realization that I can’t do it all. No matter how organized I am, how many lists I make, or how well I manage my time, I will never be able to do all the things in the time that I have. I have felt this way for a while. Years. Probably most of my adult life, but more ...
Views: 1361 - 5 Steps to Maximizing YOUR Focus! - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Joy PecchiaMost everyone is aware of how difficult it can be to focus these days with all of the distractions around us, whether it's the numerous interruptions caused by advances in technology, your family's needs, your finances, not to mention your health, relationships and all other areas of your life ...
Views: 1114 - Make Time With Efficient Effective Time Management Techniques - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Cameron CarterDoes it ever seem like you need more than 24 hours in your day? Is your work life and home life clashing together? The problem is not that we need more time but that we need to learn to use time more wisely. The best way to get started organizing your life and ridding yourself of the insanity is ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Keeping a Healthy Balance Between Work and Family - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Cameron CarterMillions of people are constantly struggling to maintain a healthy balance between their time in the office and at home. Fortunately, there is a way to do it with a simple time management plan. Eight hours a day is typically spent in the office, plus an additional couple of hours for the daily ...
Views: 1620 - The Essence of Managing Time - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraManaging time means that we have to learn skills and techniques for, such as organizing and what really works best for us. We need to be truly effective in communication to manage it. Additionally, we also need to stay focused and concentrated and be conscious and aware of our own beings all the ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - Slowwwwww . . . Downnnnnn . . . - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOne thing I hear over and over from clients is that they just don't have enough time. That's kind of funny, because our world moves fast, and we move fast -- you'd think we'd have plenty of time. But moving fast makes us feel as if we can't catch up. Rushing certainly doesn't give us physical ...
Views: 619 - Gold Time - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Kathy NelsonI was talking with a friend who is in the middle of a divorce, who has a lot of free time in the evenings, and it is driving him nuts! In today’s society many people are buried in ‘busy’ and are looking for a moment just to themselves. This guy doesn’t know what to do with himself. We talked ...
Views: 1159 - Tips for Managing Your Time at Work - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumAs life gets faster and faster, workloads get bigger and longer. Many professionals - whether they work for an employer or for themselves - are finding that there are too many projects to do and not enough time to complete it all. Feeling the time crunch and not accomplishing everything that you ...
Views: 1099(1 vote) - Avoid the "Round Tu-It" Trap - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Sue WhiteSuccess doesn't happen unless we take action. There are lots of dreamers in the world, but if all you ever do is dream, it's unlikely you'll succeed in life. Becoming a success and realizing your dreams requires hard work - and action. Don't let fear of failure keep you from taking action. ...
Views: 993 - 6 S.I.M.P.L.E. Steps to Better Time Management - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Carroll EmersonI, like most people, am not very good at managing my time. Everyday seems to pass by rather quickly and I wonder what it is I accomplished for the day. I seem to mis-calculate the time it takes to accomplish certain tasks and goals. Do you have the same dilemma and challenge? Due to the ...
Views: 1363(1 vote) - Manage Your Time and Manage Your Stress - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Theodore Henderson"Until you value yourself, you will not value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it." ~ M. Scott Peck All of us should strive to reduce stress and improve productivity. Effective time management is a primary means to achieve this aim resulting in a less ...
Views: 978(1 vote) - Manage Your Time and Reduce Your Stress in 5 Simple Steps - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Michael LeeIf you find yourself doing a lot of unnecessary overtime or bringing work home more often, then it’s about time you change this routine. There are better ways to manage your time and reduce your stress - ways that don’t involve drinking a lots of coffee and pulling all nighters worthy of the ...
Views: 790(1 vote) - How to Get More Done in Less Time - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Heather DominickHave you ever had the feeling of having so much to do that your head spins, your energy feels drained and all action just stands still? Here's why: most of us have been taught to approach our tasks from only a head point of view. There's great productivity power in engaging your energy as a ...
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