Posts made in August, 2012

How to wield the double-emailed sword of productivity

Posted by on Aug 29, 2012 in Productivity

How to wield the double-emailed sword of productivity

E-mail. The humble, initially text-based, form of communication has been with us for decades, and during that time span been transformed from obscurity through prominence into the scourge of the workplace – which isn’t e-mail’s fault; rather, it’s ours.

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Why distractions launch full-scale assaults during important work

Posted by on Aug 20, 2012 in Productivity

Why distractions launch full-scale assaults during important work

Have you ever had the feeling of being under a deadline to get something important or urgent – or both, for that matter – done, yet you inevitably seem to get caught up in distractions of lesser import? The following is what occurs.

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Quotes: James Shelley on why productivity gets you ahead of the pack

Posted by on Aug 16, 2012 in Quotes

“Paying attention in a distracted world: it’s like bringing a gun to a knife fight.” -James Shelley

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An uncomfortable truth about the journey of life

Posted by on Aug 9, 2012 in Productivity

An uncomfortable truth about the journey of life

Every journey comprises a distinct set of elements. Taking an interest. Choosing a destination. And, finally, planning ones route – perhaps painstakingly. Most people think the second part is the hardest – but that depends on what kind of journey you’re talking about.

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