There is no question that the tools you use can help you increase your productivity. Using the right tools can help you accomplish more in less time. In my case, I use many tools that fill different roles. But, if…
Dan Schawbel recently interviewed me on the topic of productivity. In the interview, he gave me some good questions that I think touch the core of the topic. Here they are: What are some of the best ways to have…
As you might know, I’m an advocate of creating a life map. I believe creating a life map can help you see the big picture of your life and its overall direction. It can help you plan your life effectively.…
“Make your day a masterpiece.” That’s the advice that John Wooden got from his father, Joshua Wooden. He took this advice to heart: he went on to become one of the greatest coaches ever. Of course, it’s not easy to…
I recently renewed my interest in the world of chess. It was my hobby years ago, but over time I shifted my attention to other interests. The World Chess Championship 2013 brought my attention back. The match is especially interesting…
There are many tips and tools available to help you save your time. But let’s focus on the essential question: what is the best way to save time? Different people may have different answers to this question, but I believe…
I recently finished reading More Than a Hobby by David Green and Dean Merrill. It’s an insightful book on how Hobby Lobby works and the philosophy behind it. I learned a lot from it. Among other things, the author mentioned…
In my previous post, I wrote that one good way to invest your time is to build time assets. Time assets are things that can save you time in the future. They require time investment to build, but once they…
Knowing how to manage time is essential for your personal effectiveness. While there are many approaches to time management, here I’d like to focus on just one key mindset that I believe you should have: an investor’s mindset. Many people…
Note: This is a guest post from Timo Kiander of TimoKiander.com Our daily life is full of unproductive habits and rituals that we execute – whether on a conscious or unconscious level. This makes us less efficient and productive than…