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10 currencies you own that are worth more than money
Money talks, and it's one of the strongest motivators out there. But there are a ton of other currencies that can heavily influence other…
The most terrifying question you will ask yourself today
I was going to make this one of those blog posts where I ask you to grab a pen and a piece of paper…
5 ways to be more productive the next time you do the dishes
TIP: Here's a good "washing the dishes" mindfulness meditation. For about one minute, be mindful of the sound the water makes as you move…
Is more conflict the key to becoming more productive?
http://embed.ted.com/talks/margaret_heffernan_dare_to_disagree.html If you're anything like me, you love TED talks and productivity. So when I was stumbling around on TED.com and found Margaret Heffernan's…
4 Ways to Surf the Internet Mindfully
Second only to Narnia, the Internet is the most magical, make-believe place in the world. And because it's so magical, it's incredibly easy to…
The Two Minute Rule
The Two-Minute Rule: When you realize you have to do something (or receive an email about something you have to do), if it will…
13 things to do ‘because it’s Thursday’
This blog is about becoming more productive, but too much productivity can add rigidity to your life. Being a bit more impulsive can help…
Get Unstuck: How to manage your time with the Pomodoro Technique
The Pomodoro Technique is a dead-simple time management technique that breaks your time down into easy-to-manage chunks. It helps you focus, get more done…
A one-minute gift to yourself
Stop. Just stop, right now. I have a gift to share with you. It's not a unique gift, or one that you haven't received…
5 reasons meditation will make you more productive
I personally believe that meditation is as important as sleep, exercise, and healthy eating, and that it is a habit that everyone should integrate…
How the ‘jobs-to-be-done’ theory will change how you think about your life
In Clayton Christensen's book, How Will You Measure Your Life, he talks about his jobs-to-be-done theory. The theory states that when a consumer (me…