Category: Productivity
Productive Kitchen Gadgets #2: Enameled Lemon Squeezer
In an earlier article, I touched upon productive kitchen gadget #1, which was the microplane. In my house, we love kitchen gadgets. There are so many products out there that have sprung up in recent years that can really add to your productivity in the kitchen. It is in thisRead More
Productive Kitchen Gadgets #1: The Microplane
In an earlier article, I touched upon fast cooking tips for increasing productivity in the kitchen. Kitchen gadgets have become increasingly prevalent in this day and age – and we all know how much productivity-types get into their gadgets! The first kitchen gadget I would like to feature is theRead More
Book Review: The 4-Hour Workweek
Unless you are running on a different clock than the rest of us, you only have 168 hours to do what you need to do each week. Figure at least 29% of that has to be used for sleep, and another 6% just for eating. So that leaves you aboutRead More
Does Value-Based Compensation Increase Productivity?
Within the model of value-based compensation, you are rewarded strictly for results. The amount of hours spent or the degree of effort is irrelevant; you are paid only for tangible, measurable value produced, regardless of the duration or difficulty of the work. For those used to a predictable hourly wage,Read More
What’s Your #1 Question About Increasing Productivity?
When I worked in an office several of my co-workers asked me how I managed to keep my desk organized and clean at all times, how I managed to whip together all sorts of travel plans without a headache, and even whether I actually got any work done with myRead More
Planning an Unconventional Home Office Setup
I’ve had a home office for the past ten years. During that time, my wife and I have moved four times. Besides working full time at jobs we love, Lori and I also run our own side hustles: I write, and she creates art and jewelry. Juggling all that leavesRead More
Do You Prefer a Single or Dual Monitor Setup?
A dual monitor setup is something which I have considered for a long time. I am yet to go for it because, honestly, I think it could distract me instead of enhancing my productivity. Having said that, a lot of people seem to work better with two monitors. Even withRead More
5 Great Links for Speed Reading and Concentration
In an earlier article, I discussed the merits of teaching speed reading in schools. While it doesn’t appear to be something on the immediate horizon, the web has a few options worth considering if you want to upgrade your speed reading skills: Speed Reading Techniques This is a quick guideRead More