Frank Zappa said it well, “Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” Bottom line, you can’t do the same thing and expect a different result. Progress means you have to do something differently. Either you have to change what you do or how (or how much) you do it. Let’s face it, the […]
At one of my recent speaking engagements on time-saving strategies, I found myself (ironically) spending WAY too much time offering every possible tip, technique, strategy, and system known to man, when an audience member thankfully interrupted me with a question that cut to the chase: “Chris, what are the top 5 strategies YOU employ on a regular basis […]
Can you remember a time you were fired up about taking on a huge project, and then ran out of gas long before you hit the target? Maybe you had a desire to double your income, or perhaps to expand your company to multiple locations. These goals all began with a great deal of motivation, but […]
It’s the beginning of the month and some awesome new opportunities have fallen into your lap! The tasks at hand seem absolutely doable, and you’re feeling motivated and optimistic and inspired! Just as you’re winding up to dig in, an unexpected steaming pile of crises gets dumped onto your plate by your biggest client creating days of […]
I had a speaking engagement a few days ago, and the topic was: “How to shave 5 hours off your work week.” My talk was part of an interactive workshop that covered items such as making effective to-do lists, and conquering time-sucking email. After my talk, one of the participants asked me a thought provoking question, “After […]
According to a recent survey, 66% of adult Americans claim they don’t have enough time. It’s a staggering statistic when you stop to think about it. Are you among the majority of folks who are feeling overwhelmed or rushed to get it all done? Here are 10 quick fixes to help you get through your […]
‘Tis the season when our attention shifts to New Year’s resolutions and annual goals. Seems like some people love them, while others are less than enthusiastic. And it seems like the two camps are firmly entrenched, so I don’t think my opinion in a blog post is likely to make converts. So instead, let me […]
What can you do in less than 10 minutes? Drink a cup of coffee? Walk to the end of your street? Read through a few emails? How about doing something that pinpoints EXACTLY where to spend your time and energy for the day? Here is a simple technique that will unlock your ability to be […]
By Guest Blogger: Erin Podbielniak of theneatniche.com November already? When did that happen? Regardless of whether you’re ready or not, the holidays are coming – fast. Who has time for overtime? We certainly don’t! That’s why last month we addressed ways to improve productivity by making our work spaces look and feel comfortable and inviting. […]
We all know we should do it. And there are lots of ways to make it work. So why don’t we do a better job when the productivity of our day is at stake? What am I talking about? Prioritizing; the simple, but often neglected, act of determining what to do and in what order. […]
