Yesterday, I was working with a client and he mentioned that he would love to read more, but he doesn’t have time. Sound familiar? Have you ever felt like that? You would love to read, exercise, write, etc., but you just “don’t have time.” The truth is that we all have time. Time is the… Continue reading »
Being busy does not always mean real work. The object of all work is production or accomplishment, and to either of these ends there must be forethought, system, planning, intelligence, and honest purpose, as well as perspiration. Seeming to do is not doing.” Thomas A. Edison You’ve probably heard the cliché that failing to plan… Continue reading »
As a productivity consultant, I spend my days working with clients that are committed to self-improvement, happiness and success. Many of them are parents like me. Over the years, I have realized that some of the tried-and-true lessons we use as parents can be directly translated into boosting your productivity. 1) Read the books, get… Continue reading »
I recently watched the TED Talk, “What How You View Time Says About You” (see video below) where Anne-Laure Sellier shares the findings of her research on how we use time. She uses the term “clock-timers” to describe those who rely on the clock to schedule their tasks and “even-timers” to describe those who move… Continue reading »
There are two primary ways we experience interruptions. The first is externally, when we are interrupted by somebody or something else. For example, someone walks into our office, calls, or sends an email. The second way we experience interruptions is internally, when we interrupt ourselves. Examples include constantly checking our email, getting up to refill… Continue reading »
I was recently approached by the Association for Talent Development (ATD) to write an article for their newsletter. ATD is the world’s largest association dedicated to those who develop talent in organizations. These professionals take the knowledge, skills, and abilities of others and help them achieve their full potential. I was honored by the request, and… Continue reading »
