Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 4, 2010

However, you don’t have to wait for ideal conditions or tools to get started. Others carry on self-directed learning in recreational arts and hobbies, matters of health, family and community, or simply to increase their intellectual resources. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail. Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 3, 2010

R-e-s-p-e-c-t Everyone wants to be treated with respect. For individual rewards, how about gift certificates for DVD rentals, music CD purchases, theme park tickets or “Dinner for 2″ at a local eatery? What you need? You know I got it! You are limited only by your imagination and budget. A WIN-WIN-WIN situation for all.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Don’t scribble it at the back of an envelope or a bill. Don’t write one message at the edge of another one. If the pen stops working in the middle of the call, you shouldn’t be putting the caller on hold to go searching for a replacement. Here are some tips on how to take a proper, accurate telephone message.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 14, 2010

Video clip: “Gotta get my stuff done” Procrastinators actively look for distractions, particularly ones that don’t take a lot of commitment on their part. This is post 6 of my series: Inside the Mind of a Procrastinator. Checking e-mail is almost perfect for this purpose. Get rid of the knick-knacks, games and toys tools.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 21, 2010

But it doesn’t mean that I can’t control it. Nothing was important enough to interfere with my television watching. wanting control; being unhappy with the person in charge; feeling I should have been the boss, so procrastination gets a passive-aggressive twist. just to be irritating; a variation on the previous reason.

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 26, 2010

Don’t worry – Every time you start to worry about things you don’t have, ask yourself this question, “How much difference is this going to make in five years?” Don’t get me wrong, discontent can be a useful thing. When did you start noticing the dents and rust; the scratches in the paint job? It’s not worth the effort.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 28, 2010

Don’t send spam. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software great christmas gift ideas - Buy one share of stock: Disney, Harley Davidson, Target, eBay, etc small movers Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house. Respond efficiently.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 28, 2010

Don’t sacrifice information for the sake of brevity. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software ideas for christmas gifts - Buy one share of stock: Disney, Harley Davidson, Target, eBay, etc shipping furniture Dallas Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house.

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Ian's Messy Desk

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

.; April 2008;$19.95US/$21.99CAN; 978-0-470-25746-3 Copyright © 2008 Steven S. Let’s can the empty slogans, take down the banners, and throwaway the T-shirts. Facing reality isn’t merely a good idea; it’s an imperative. Why couldn’t that be a leader like you? And I know they truly mean it.

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Loosely Speaking

DECEMBER 4, 2008

Or I could explain how my child’s recent health scare derailed my focus. Or I could share my heartfelt excitement over working into the wee hours, creating homespun (handknit) holiday gifts. Going into a cave to escape isn’t the answer, though. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Loose Ends.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

5 Ways to Deal (lifescript.com) Workplace Democracy: Corporate Style (seeingtheforest.com) Related Posts: 7 tips for Stronger Self-Discipline 24 Time Management Tips 10 Things you Don’t Want to Hear from Your Real Estate Agent Communication Did you enjoy this post? Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 12, 2010

Three rules for effective time management : 1) Don’t Create Impossible Situations. Don’t get trapped into doing too much. Don’t multi-task. Time Management Time Management doesn’t mean rushing | iThoughts.de Learn to say no. Figure out what is important for you and focus on that.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 19, 2010

Don’t answer the phone or e-mail. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software unique christmas gift ideas - Buy one share of stock: Disney, Harley Davidson, Target, eBay, etc shipping furniture Miami Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house.

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Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 18, 2010

T – Take control of your life. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software anniversary gifts for mom and dad - Buy one share of stock: Disney, Harley Davidson, Target, eBay, etc shipping furniture Seattle Leather Furniture www.spacify.com/family-room-furniture.htm - for any room of the house.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 7, 2010

If a visitor comes into your office, stand up to greet them and don’t invite them to sit down. With a little courtesy and the above steps, you shouldn’t have to resort to such drastic measures. Doesn’t alsways work so after a brief, pleasant chit-chat I simply tell folks that I am busy. Stand up for visitors.

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Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 31, 2010

We’re going to drive to the west coast to enjoy a part of Vancouver Island we haven’t visited before. The Mind Mapping Manifesto The Bubble Planner GoalPro Goal-Setting Software christmas gifts idea - Buy one share of stock: Disney, Harley Davidson, Target, eBay, etc furniture shipping - is easy with ShipSmart.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 21, 2010

After all, we only have a finite length of time but the snag is that we don’t know how long we have and when your time is up… As Jim Rohn said, “Time is more valuable than money. Comments Good Information. Time Management is very important. Please visit our website at [link] and check out of our ideas on Time Management.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 2, 2010

Comment by Ian McKenzie on May 30, 2007 @ 1:13 pm I’ve had similar experiences after trips; I travel to customer sites and while I’m onsite, I can’t typically keep up with the things I usually do when I’m in the office, so I find myself going through a similar process. Here’s where you can pull things back on track.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 7, 2010

Make a list of all you can’t stand about work/life Those who are really stuck may complain that they don’t know what they want. Recognize that ALL change (good or bad) means loss The ‘evil’ we know is sometimes less scary than the ‘evil’ we don’t know. Reframe ‘I can’t!’

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Ian's Messy Desk

APRIL 9, 2010

That’s when she noticed that one member, Bob, wasn’t writing anything down. I don’t want to tell you how to do your job,” Lynn began, “but I noticed you’re weren’t writing down any of your assignments.” Lynn knew Bob was a competent guy. Yet, given the importance of this project, his casual approach concerned her.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 27, 2010

  I won't let these fears own me, but I am letting them instruct me.  In order to live full and giving lives, we must acknowledge the blessings and gifts that have come our way.  What are the gifts you've received?   Why shouldn't it?    Keep reading to learn the story.

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Stephanie LH Calahan

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Check out this great tool | Main | Getting Organized Helped Me Find Health and Lose 65+ Pounds » Can You Define Social Media Clutter? JaniceSimon   @ StephCalahan No, I don't. We really don't need to read everyone's minute by minute plans for the day. don't play why are they sending it to me?

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Stephanie LH Calahan

AUGUST 16, 2010

This is a powerful gift and must be used wisely. All of the best thought out plans will turn into nothing if you don't take action. Work With Stephanie | Contact Copyright 2007-2010 Calahan Solutions, Inc. -- All Rights Reserved Want to use my content in your ezine, newsletter or blog? It is about HOW you use your time.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Don’t charge by the hour! I don’t know this person, I don’t know how good he/she is at what they do? Ask me your small business questions, I will answer them ASAP. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. You want a little more.

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www.pickthebrain.com

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement Home Articles About Contact Archives 90 days 5 Ways To Work Smarter Written by Brett Hagberg - 12 Comments Categories: productivity tips , self improvement As much as workaholics like to claim that they’re superior because they work more hours, don’t listen to them.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Believe me, this is something you don’t find every day. The second and third benefits for me are health and friendship. JKD has led me to pursue health in a more focused and intense way, and it’s led me to create some of the greatest friendships that I could have ever imagined. Complete 180. You think you can do it?

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Small Business Bootstrapping How to start your own small business with no or little money. OnlineOffice: Overview Get the Flash Player to see this player. External Links External Links SynergyOne.co.uk

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Stephanie LH Calahan

JANUARY 28, 2011

  technical difficulties again, can't tweet yet I need to know -- is there anything you find yourself doing that gets in the way of your OWN organization & productivity? This is a powerful gift & must be used wisely Attention! or is that all show? Some clients are really overwhelmed w/ physical things.

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Brilliantly Better

MARCH 7, 2010

The few who don’t are easily picked out of the bunch. If you want to impress, you can’t let up as quickly as others. In this post by Bud, he mentioned how Glen said that he was “so unreliable&# when he didn’t come through on his plans for him. Taking it easy is easy. This is something to keep in mind.

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Brilliantly Better

JUNE 6, 2010

There’s a shimmer that doesn’t come from this world. I’m not really sure – maybe it’s social conditioning, maybe your emotional dependence on the outside, heck, it doesn’t really matter. I don’t know about your area, but where I live people don’t really have passion when they talk.

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Brilliantly Better

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

In terms of physical health, I’m 25 (and I mean it). Don’t hold your breath, because this art is much, much simpler than you think. Not only I do not feel like the “common” image of a 40 year old, but I highly doubt that this number-age combination has any meaning whatsoever. Which will be not only boring, but utterly stupid too.

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Brilliantly Better

OCTOBER 24, 2010

The thing that I notice about myself I usually am pretty aware of these little things and here comes the big “but&# I kind of keep ignoring them most of the time for the same reason “I don’t have time/urge… (fill with your own word)&# to deal with it now. As simple or as complicated as you see fit. { Rytis Lukoševi?ius´s

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Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 1, 2010

Burnout also negatively impacts your health. Leading the Way to Better Boundaries Burnout doesn’t have to be part of your job description. Aim high, but never sacrifice your health or personal life to get there. Put your health first. Or, if you prefer, you can subscribe to my blog posts by e-mail.

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Ian's Messy Desk

JULY 28, 2010

Don’t leave half-completed projects sitting on your desktop. If you aren’t joining sheets of paper with tape, move the dispenser off the desk. It doesn’t take much “neglect&# for your workspace to fill up with things that eat at your productivity. Thanks for visiting!

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Ian's Messy Desk

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The other day we shouldn’t worry about is tomorrow, with its impossible adversaries, its burden, its hopeful promise and poor performance. All the money in the world cannot bring back yesterday. We cannot undo a single act we performed. Nor can we erase a single word we’ve said – yesterday is gone!

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Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 6, 2010

You’ve heard your speech…your audience hasn’t and needs time to process it. This doesn’t mean blubbering like some over-mascara-ed televangelist, or uncontrolled laughter at your own jokes. Nothing will destroy your credibility faster than inappropriate emotions. Silence is better than idling. Pace, pace, pace.

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Brilliantly Better

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Don’t Hold A Grudge People say or do things that you may not like. Don’t Take Crap Rejecting crap (in all of its forms: words, actions, attitudes) is not only a form of self-respect, but also a way to show them that you really care: “I understand you and I see what you’re doing, but I’m not taking it&#.

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