Tag: productivity
You are NOT Special
We get the notion growing up that there’s something special about us. That our uniqueness is special and that somehow we’re better than we are. The fact is that this way of thinking stops your betterment. In this episode we discuss how we should stop thinking and relying we’re special and instead focus on working…
Break Out of Your Morning Routine with a Productivity Change-up
Sometimes we fall into routines that do more bad than good – meaning we hit a productivity plateau. Once you can predict how productive you’ll be during the day, then it’s time to change your routine. You should always strive to grow, and any routine could get in the way of that growth. Here are…
Stop Answering Your Phone So You Can Get Work Done
I used to answer my phone on the first ring, but nowadays when I’m busy I don’t even look to see who’s calling. Answering the telephone not only takes a lot of your productive time, but it also takes away from you being “in the zone”. The best thing to do is stop answering every…
How to find motivation INSTANTLY [VIDEO]
Here’s a tip on how to get motivated immediately simply by taking action. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4IohqXtS0g&w=560&h=315]
New ipad, New Productivity
My gf gave me an ipad (no reason, just because). I never saw myself as an “ipad” kind of guy. Always been a laptop/desktop type and more recently a Blackberry type. But in the last couple of days I have changed my mind. There are so many applications that are quite productive for the ipad. …
Dont Be a Jack and Master Your Trade.
There’s power in becoming a specialist in whatever it is we do. Focusing our energy at being the leaders or experts in a niche of our trades assures success. We all have tendencies that lead us to be a jack of all trades and a master of none. Yet, even though we understand what that…
Write First, Edit Later
A lot of people start writing by editing, and this is the biggest mistake you can commit when you’re actually trying to finish something. You can’t edit something that has not been written yet! So you have to WRITE FIRST! Write whatever comes to mind, don’t worry about what it is that you’re trying to…
How To Be Better Than Everyone
Being better than everyone is a simple concept with a complex execution. The first part of being better than everyone is to be okay with the fact that you are better than everyone. If you live your life waiting for people to catch up to you or to reach your level, then you’ll just be…
How to beat video editor’s block.
Just like writers, video editors get blocked too. So where do you find the inspiration to get back on track? That’s a question I’ve asked myself plenty of times, and these are some of the things I’ve found so far work for me. The first thing is to STEP AWAY FROM THE PROJECT. It sounds…
