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Are You Quitting Facebook?

Mike Vardy 31st May Productivity Leave a Comment

    Facebook has its benefits.  It creates a connection of sorts, reconnects old friends and is an excellent social media tool.   But it is also a productivity killer when overused.  Between email, Twitter and Facebook you can seem to be doing a lot without really doing anything at all.

    May 31st was designated as the day that everyone who was going to quit Facebook would band together do so.  Ideally, this would drive a point home that solidarity can make a huge impact (and some would say to get Facebook to think twice about privacy issues) on how the site goes forward.  Then again, it might just be that not many people know about the significance of the day at all…

    So, have you quit Facebook?  Will you?  Are you going to be part of the crowd that does it en masse?  Tell us in the comments. Click Here to Read Article …

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    The CV Toolkit – Resume Templates

    Mike Vardy 30th May Career Leave a Comment

      Keeping your credentials up-to-date is crucial.  In the ever-changing job market (and world, for that matter), it’s important to keep on top of what skills and experience you have acquired.  It may seem onerous, but there are ways to do it quickly, easily and consistently – you can maintain both your productivity and resumé with the right tools.  That’s where WorkAwesome comes in. Click Here to Read Article …

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      Achieving: The Over/Under

      Mike Vardy 30th May Goals Leave a Comment

        How productive you are is never about simply achieving.  Everybody achieves something sometimes.

        It is the lengths to which one goes to achieve that makes them extraordinary or just plain ordinary.  Or perhaps less.

        Effort is what propels achievement – and it’s often not the person with the most talent that stands out but the one who worked the hardest.  Prominent leadership expert/speaker/author John Maxwell has touched on this in many of his books, most prominently in Talent Is Never Enough.

        Be honest with yourself…if you’re not getting what you want out of what you’re doing, what’s holding you back?  Are you making the most of what you’ve got or resting on your laurels?  What keeps your achievement level high – or what brings it down? Click Here to Read Article …

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        How Far Ahead Do You Plan?

        Mike Vardy 29th May Goals Leave a Comment

          Its been made pretty clear that an integral part of being awesome at being productive is doing some planning. When, where and what method you use are questions only you can figure out through trial and error.

          Once youve stopped trying and (hopefully) erring, you can dig a little deeper and look further into the future. Thats when the real meat of goal-setting comes into play. Thats when life gets interesting…and more fulfilling.

          How far ahead do you plan? How many weeks, months, years? Do you plan activities, events and goals? How far down the rabbit hole do you go?

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          Looking Back and Looking Forward

          Mike Vardy 29th May Productivity Leave a Comment
            Looking Back and Looking Forward

            The weekend is a time to take care of yourself – whether it be catching up on household projects, spending time with family and friends or taking the time to rest and simply enjoy the fruits of your labor.

            It is also a time to reflect on the week gone by and prepare for the week ahead.

            Since you were a child you have (likely) known that you should look both ways before crossing the street.. You should treat your planning in a similar manner. Look both ways before going ahead. Know where you have been and where youre headed – or like to be headed.

            Looking back on your past successes and shortcomings will work for you going forward. The weekend is the perfect opportunity to take the time to do that.

            Failing to do so may not be as destructive as what could happen if you cross a street without looking…but it can definitely make for a less productive week. Click Here to Read Article …

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            The iPad: The Ultimate Productivity Device?

            Mike Vardy 29th May Productivity Leave a Comment

              Friday was the launch date of Apple’s iPad device outside of the United States and early reports suggest that sales are likely to be as “brisk” as they were when the American public had first dibs.

              Now that the device has made its way into nine additional countries, many wonder if part of the appeal of the device is its inherent appeal to be used to maximize productivity. With Apple themselves marketing their iWork suite as productivity apps and The Omni Group focusing their energy on bringing all of 5 of their productivity apps to the platform, it’s clear that the iPad is being positioned as a device geared towards fostering productivity.

              (That said, it’s also being touted as a cutting-edge gaming device.)

              Whether the iPad becomes the “go to” device for people wanting to be awesomely productive or if it’s just a flashy new gadget (re: distraction), one thing is certain – it is going global.

              Is the iPad the ultimate productivity device?  What do you think? Click Here to Read Article …

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              Working for the Weekend?

              Mike Vardy 28th May Productivity Leave a Comment

                Not that silly of a question,  really.

                Even if you put in a 9 to 5 work week, it’s entriely possible that it doesn’t end there.  Some people work straight through the week.  Some take other days off during the week because they can simply get more done on the weekend.  Others have part-time passions that they pursue on what would normally be considered “days off” – myself included.

                So do you work over the weekend?  Do you put in a full day when you do?  Leave a comment to let us know! Click Here to Read Article …

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                What Fuels Your Productivity?

                Mike Vardy 28th May Productivity Leave a Comment

                  As we approach the end of a week (for many of us), it’s time to take it easy over the weekend…get in a little rest and relaxation.

                  But once the weekend is gone you’re right back at it again. This patterns repeats itself, week in and week out. It’s not necessarily monotonous, it just…well…is.

                  Clearly, you have to have something that you’re doing all of this for. Is it the knowledge that another weekend is just around the corner that keeps you motivated? Is it that long-awaited beach holiday? Is it the satisfaction of knowing you’re the best at what you do?

                  What fuels your productivity – and why? Click Here to Read Article …

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