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Productivity

9 Habits You Need to Stop Now

Rather than read all of these self-help books full of things you should start doing to be more productive, it’s often better to look at what you should stop doing that gets in the way of …

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Work in Pulses

We’re not designed for multitasking and we’re certainly not designed to work continuously without a break. We’re designed to pulse, that is alternate between expending energy and …

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What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast

One of the big differences between the most successful people we’ve met and others is how they use their morning. Used well, the time before breakfast dramatically increases your productivity. …

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The Best Way to Find More Time to Read

There is no question I’m asked more often than “how do you find the time to read so much?” or “how can I find more time to read?” Let me share with you how I find time to …

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The Most Productive Change You Can Make In Your Working Habits

In an increasingly interconnected world, finding focus and enabling time to do work is becoming harder and harder. Demands are outstripping our capacity at an alarming rate. It’s time to start …

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Master Productivity: The Proven Eisenhower Matrix Method

The Eisenhower Matrix is a powerful tool that helps you work on the most important thing and get more done. Let’s explore how it works so you can put it to use today. Dwight Eisenhower …

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The Focus to Say No

The difference between average and exceptional results is found in the things you don’t do. Everyone can say yes to great opportunities, but only someone focused will say no to average …

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The Myth of Multitasking: Why the Key to Better Work is Developing Forgotten Skills

Of course you can do more than one thing at once. The catch is you can’t do more more than one thing at once that requires concentration. You can walk and chew gum, but you can’t write an …

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