Author: Mike Vardy
Pac-Man Eats Up Productivity
Last week’s playable Pac-Man game on Google’s home page (permanently playable here, by the way) may have been awesome for those nostalgic about playing the game – the iconic video game turned 30 last week – but it sure did sap the productivity out of the day for most. ARead More
The GTD Implementation System
David Allen, the “Godfather of Getting Things Done”, has just released a new product that’s ideal for those who have a basic understanding of the popular methodology. The GTD Implementation Guide goes through the system in a step-by-step fashion, allowing you to get into things quickly and effectively. You canRead More
How to Ask Your Boss to Work From Home
I’m writing this article from home – where I’d love to do all of my work. Much of my writing is done here, but my day job doesn’t afford me the ability to enjoy the same “luxury.” That’s not to say I don’t do some of my work for myRead More
To Read or To Listen?
Thanks to the dawn of “The eBook Era,” reading is becoming more accessible (if not necessarily more popular – thanks still to television). If you have an iPad or Kindle (or one of the many eReaders in the marketplace) or simply use another mobile device, ebooks are literally in theRead More
Are You An Efficient Early Riser or Energetic Night Owl?
Some would say getting an early start on the day is the best way to go. You have the opportunity to get focused early on and tackle the day’s tasks and projects with little to no distractions. Then, when the rest of the world wakes up, you’re already a fewRead More
Three Quick Snacks That Keep You Productive
If you’re looking for snacks that keep you going – and going in the right direction – during your day, there’s a few choices that will help you “keep your steam” throughout the day. While there are more out there, here’s three to keep handy that will get you started:Read More
Do You Have A Productivity Dilemma?
First things first. You enjoy what you do…that’s apparent. That’s why you’re here. It’s not just your work you enjoy, it’s life in general. As a matter of fact, you’d love to be able to enjoy all of it more often – completely, even. That’s always the challenge. Without aRead More
The Rock Solid Reflection Plan
One of the best ways – some would say the only way – to keep tabs on where you’re at and where you’re headed in terms of being productive is by looking back on where you’ve been. It’s challenging to do this regularly. Really challenging. What’s more is that manyRead More