Productivity

Cut to the Chase… Dammit!
by Rich Schefren (05/01/2008)

Do you ever end your day wondering, "Did I really get the important stuff done today?"

Dear ETR: "How does someone like me fit anything else into a day?"
by Michael Masterson (04/30/2008)

"I have many goals and lots of things I want to do to further my life financially and otherwise - but how does someone like me fit anything else into a day?

Reader Appalled by My Self-Absorption
by Michael Masterson (04/25/2008)

In a recent article, I revealed the early-morning routine I've used to accomplish my goals. Sonja Mahs from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia wrote in, wondering where family responsibility fits into the mix:

Really Simple Set-Up for RSS Feeds
by Rick Maggio (04/21/2008)

RSS delivers updates from your favorite newsletters and news websites into one place: your RSS feed reader. So, by getting set up to receive RSS feeds, you'll spend less time looking for content and more time benefiting from it.

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love My Glass Cooktop (Thank You, Google!)
by Judith Strauss (04/19/2008)

"Don't re-invent the wheel," we've cautioned you in ETR. No matter what major or minor problem you're facing, someone has already faced - and solved - it.

The Art of Letting Bad Things Happen (and Weapons of Mass Destruction)
by Tim Ferriss (04/17/2008)

It's not that I go out of my way to irritate people - not at all - but I recognize one critical fact: Oftentimes, in order to do the big things, you have to let the small bad things happen.

Dear ETR: “This might be a personal question…”
by Michael Masterson (04/09/2008)

What were your daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals for becoming a writer? How did you accomplish those goals?

Troubleshooting Tip: Is That Website Really Down?
by Jason Holland (04/08/2008)

You're trying to check your e-mail account or your favorite online news site... but the homepage just won't load. Is it your computer? Maybe you have a virus. Maybe you have accidentally enabled a setting that's blocking the site. Or is the website itself down?

A Life-Changing Early-Morning Routine
by Michael Masterson (03/24/2008)

When it comes to personal productivity, we all have the chance to have good days or bad days.

Productivity Tip: 2 Free Online Calendars
by Will Newman (03/11/2008)

If you do not have a computer-based calendar program (like Outlook, Entourage, or iCal) to manage your time, Google and Yahoo have free full-feature online calendars to fill that void.

How to Make Measurable Progress Toward Your Most-Neglected Goals
by Michael Masterson (03/10/2008)

If you want to really change your life, you have to learn how to prioritize.

The Stress-Reducing Power of a Daily Task List
by Joseph McCaffrey M.D. (03/08/2008)

Here's a quick suggestion for relieving stress: Don't ask your brain to do something it's not particularly good at.

A Simple Way to Make Today More Productive
by Jason Holland (03/07/2008)

You can quadruple your productivity and efficiency at work, just by doing one thing: Cut back on the number of times you check your e-mail.

A Lazy Way to Get More Done
by John Forde (03/03/2008)

Aim, every day, to accomplish only three things. The real trick: You have to make sure you choose three things that count.

Using Daily Task Lists to Accomplish Your Goals
by Michael Masterson (02/25/2008)

A daily to do list is essential in organizing yourself when trying to accomplish larger goals.

How to Pack Your Next Hour (With Progress)
by John Forde (01/12/2008)

Hey, I’m just like you. I get easily distracted. In fact, maybe more so than the average procrastinator.

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