Category: Productivity
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I want to start with a simple analogy, comparing momentum with motivation Momentum [moh-men-tuhm] Motivation [moh-tuh-vey-shuhn] Motivation is a lot like the momentum of a ball. As long as the path is flat and smooth motivation will keep things rolling for a long time. If there is enough of it then you can overcome any…
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Welcome to part two of my Getting Things Done series. In part one I went through the fundamentals of GTD. You can read that article here Getting Things Done Part 1 or watch my video. This article will show you how to apply the GTD principles to your Outlook inbox. If you are using the…
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Are you a naturally productive person? Do you finish each day with a sense of accomplishment, standing in a hero stance, while looking whimsically into the distance. Don’t worry; neither do I. What I have managed is find a way to help organise my daily tasks and actions. It may sound trivial but this simple…
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In last weeks blog The Science of Learning – Part 1 I regaled a whimsical tale of how I perceived learning as a child. This week I will discuss the book that got me thinking about thinking. In a mad scramble to use up my Audible credits before they expired I stumbled on a book…
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I was never an academic kid growing up, Like most I sat through lessons absorbing information by whatever media they were presented. Finding some subjects easier to remember than others. I begrudgingly completed homework at the final hour and prepared for exams ad-hoc with no clue on how to effectively study. Our Victorian-industrial education system…