In eighth grade, Mrs. Dooley taught us the “Big Rock” theory of time management: If you’re trying to fit rocks, pebbles, and sand into a jar, you’ve got to put the big rocks in first. Once those are in place, the smaller bits will all fall into place around them. It made sense in theory,… Læs mere "Boost your productivity with the 2+8 prioritizing technique
I’ll admit it: I used to be a Monday morning train wreck. I’d arrive at the office groggy and disoriented, my brain still stuck in weekend mode. I’d waste precious time and energy trying to remember what I had been working on before the weekend and what needed to happen next. My productivity and morale… Læs mere "The Monday Start Note: Start your week strong with this simple hack
Around 20 years ago, I felt like an unproductive, lazy bum in my work as a knowledge worker. Emails piled up, deadlines whooshed by, and my general motto in life was “I’ll do it tomorrow.” It was a never-ending cycle of procrastination and guilt, a vicious loop I couldn’t break free from, no matter how… Læs mere "Confessions of a productivity junkie
Use the power of prioritization to achieve your goals Is your never-ending to-do list making you feel overwhelmed and stuck? What if there was a simple hack to help you cut through the clutter and focus on what truly matters? Enter the ABCDE method, a powerful tool for prioritizing your goals and activities. Step 1:… Læs mere "The ABCDE prioritization method
Mark Twain was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer who lived from 1835 to 1910. He is best known for his novels “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” which are considered classics of American literature. The quote is often attributed to Mark Twain, but no substantive evidence exists that… Læs mere "If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning
