Tweet56ShareShare82138 SharesPowerpoint. Even the word, makes many people cringe. If you have ever been in an endless PowerPoint presentation, you know exactly what I am talking about. PowerPoint is supposed to be a great way to present your ideas. Yet, most people are not effective when they use it. Today, I have 10 tips to help […]
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12 Top Features for the Perfect Todo App
Tweet35ShareShare1348 SharesPaper todo lists are still great. However, these days, many of us use apps on our phones to manage our tasks. It makes sense since our phones are with us all-of-the-time. (Many people even sleep with their phones.) Yet, many of the popular todo apps leave much to be desired. They are often too […]
5 Times You Should Make a Phone Call to Get Things Done
Tweet94ShareShare426520 SharesOur phones are magical devices. They allow us to do things that could only be dreamed of a few years ago. You can work on the go, from practically anywhere on the planet. You can communicate with anyone instantly. You can look up information on almost anything from the palm of your hand. Yet, […]
7 Tips to Increase Your Email Speed
Tweet135ShareShare197332 SharesEmail has taken over many people’s workday. However, (as I have said before), unless you are a customer service rep… email is not your job. You need to get out of your inbox and get your work done!
7 Tips to Stop Your Phone from Interrupting Your Life
Tweet100ShareShare75175 SharesThe phone rings. Like Pavlov’s dog, you answer it. It’s a habit that most of us can’t resist. Yet, if you want to get more work done, you need to remember that your phone is a tool that is meant to help you, not constantly interrupt your day.
10 Ways the iPhone Forever Changed Our Productivity
Tweet81ShareShare52133 SharesTen years ago today, Steve jobs introduced the iPhone on stage. It is still one of the best keynote speeches of all time. (You should watch it.) I don’t think it can be overstated that, “The iPhone forever changed the world.” It flipped so many industries on their head, from telecom to music to […]
Clean Up Your Phone for Increased Productivity
Tweet97ShareShare51148 SharesYou spend time cleaning your office, your car, and even your bedroom. You also spend countless hours filing paper and email. Yet, when was the last time you cleaned up your phone? Is it as organized as the rest of your life, or is it a mess of unused apps, notifications, and more?
Why Reading Your Email is a Waste of Time
Tweet125ShareShare163288 SharesDo you open emails and then leave them in your inbox? Would you do this with your post office mail? (Your mail carrier would get angry pretty quickly…) This action makes no sense. It wastes time and only serves to create more work later. Don’t bother opening your emails unless you are prepared to […]
5 Common Mistakes People Make Spending Their Time
Tweet125ShareShare84209 SharesTime is a currency. It is what makes up life. And it is the one thing in life that you cannot replace. You don’t get more later. You can’t directly buy more. And, ironically, you truly never know how much you have left. Ask, “What am I spending my time on?” The answer might […]
5 Tips for Backing Up Your Digital Possessions
Tweet72ShareShare51123 SharesWe protect our physical assets. Our belongings, valuables, and more. Yet, in this day, more and more of our assets are digital rather than physical. What could you lose if you computer or phone were broken or stolen? Are you digital assets protected and backed up?