Category: Productivity
This is about being effective with your time and being focused on the right things to do each day or at each stage.
It could overlap with PM when we talk about your time on a project.
Want to get the most out of your learning? Adopt these 3 rules
by
How many PDF books have you bought? How many online courses that will help you market better or build your email list or…whatever? How many have you completed? I know I have a huge notebook in Evernote full of PDF books I’ve purchased over the years. I’ve never read these books and quite likely won’t
If you want success you need to move past theory
by
When you’re starting in any field basic literacy is a must. As a designer you need to learn to operate Photoshop, use grids, good typography rules, and many other things. Programmers need to learn the basics of their chosen language and the basics of version control. Then it’s time to stop with the theory and
Want a successful business? Make sure you’re doing this 1 thing
by
You didn’t start your business to be a failure. That would be a silly reason to start a business, but at least it would be easy to achieve. No, you started your business for some great reason — like freedom. Maybe you told yourself you wanted more money but what you really wanted was the
The 2 errors you make reading for self-improvement
by
Clearly I’m an avid reader and I attribute some of my success to the books that I’ve read. If you look around here you’ll find book lists for running an awesome business, productivity, and a whole host of book reviews. I believe that you’re going to be more successful in business faster if you take
12 books you need to read if you want to run an awesome business
by
The cheapest form of education is reading. For just a few dollars and a few hours, you can get access to the thoughts of leaders in our world on any subject that interests you. The single book I think everyone must read is How to Read a Book. Reading is so much more than just
The 4-Point Guide to a Great Mastermind Group
by
It’s been five years since I first joined a mastermind group and in that time I’ve been part of three mastermind groups. In two of those, I was the member who organized them, and the third I run to help people run better businesses. In each of the masterminds I’ve been involved in I’ve formed
Good Consultants Don’t Abdicate Control, They Take Control
by
I get that you want to be a consultant, be your own boss. It seems so idyllic, doesn’t it?You may see me working in Starbucks and hiking during the weekdays and want this life. I get that, but there’s something crucial you must do first. You need to start taking responsibility. The idea of “I’m
Reconciling the isolation of Deep Work and social support in The Happiness Advantage
by
I’ve recently read two awesome books that can help with your happiness and success. First was The Happiness Advantage (read my review) and second was Deep Work (read my review). In summary, The Happiness Advantage showed us that happiness comes first and then success follows. Deep Work showed us that it’s only inside large swaths
The 10 Productivity and Business Books You Should Read
by
There is a plethora of productivity books out there to read. So many that you could make reading them a full-time job, and even getting through a few a week you’d be further behind at the end of the year than when you started. Today I want to talk about the ones that I think
Focus, Purpose and the Tools You Use
by
I find it both sad and interesting that the most viewed posts on my site are the ones where I compare different software tools or do a detailed review of a software tool. It’s great because it helps me reach more people with my content but sad because this is a symptom of a bigger
