Outputs: Getting Started With Productivity
In any system, things get taken in (inputs), something happens, and things come out (outputs). If there are no inputs, the system dries up; if there are no outputs the system will explode. That’s a year of system theory boiled down, folks. Productivity systems are no different. We have our inputs, which we talked about two weeks ago (Inputs: Getting Started with Productivity). So the next step is to consider what we need as outputs, so that we can figure out what has to happen in the system.
Why You Need To Ignore Celebrity Productivity Secrets
I know it’s click bait. But they seem to be cropping up all over the place: articles about celebrity productivity secrets. Or celebrity creative secrets. Or celebrity success secrets. It is popping up so often in my feed reader that I thought I should take a moment and point out something you may not have thought about celebrity productivity secrets.
Inputs: Getting Started With Productivity
If someone asked you what the basics of productivity are, how would you answer? I was faced with just such a dilemma this past week. One of my readers emailed me and said, “where do I start? What are the basics?” I’ll admit. I stumbled around for a while. I started many sentences and deleted them. And then I realized I couldn’t answer in a quick one- or two-sentence email. So this month I will devote my Monday articles to the Basics of Productivity, starting with today, when we will tackle inputs.
From Laura’s Desk – 31 August 2016
Today I am looking at a great little video called "The Science of Productivity".
Breevy: Beyond Simple Text Replacement
How many times a day do you type the same thing (think email address, business name or phone number)? Or have you ever had to do the same thing over and over on your computer and wished you could have someone do it for you? Today we’re going to talk about Breevy…an abbreviation manager that can actually automate your computer work.
5 Habits To Supercharge Your Day
Wouldn’t it be nice to launch every day in a supercharged mode? No matter how you were feeling physically or mentally? Today we will look at 5 habits to supercharge your day.
How I Use The Bullet Journal
Last week I talked about how I had started my bullet journal, and I provided the basic information on how to start one. This week I will talk about the particulars of how I am using it.
Bullet Journal Overview
I started something new at the beginning of May, and I have to say that it has been a great success in both productivity and journaling. It's called the bullet journal. Today I will give you an overview of what it is.
