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One of the weak spots of the Getting Things Done process is that it doesn't deal well with household and family type items. This article is the second in a series to show how you can create a system for Getting Household Things Done. MORE
Have high standards for your spare time, rather than consider it unmeaningful. Consider the time precious, and fill it with what matters to you. Don’t create spare time and fill it with more work. Instead, do what you love, always, in all ways. MORE
“Spare” time is created through efficiencies. I’m all for efficiencies and what they do for us, but the downside. In all areas of your life—life, work, relationships, money, business, etc., ditch your plan B. Nothing great comes from having a fall-back plan. Consider marriage. MORE
If you’ve finally decided it is time to get a dog, perhaps this is something you’ve been planning for a long time, or maybe you’ve fallen in love with a dog unexpectedly during lockdown. MORE
As a professional, it’s normal to be busy. You have a full to-do list and a jam-packed calendar. But what if you have TOO much going on? What if your workload has grown unmanageable? How do you deal with the reality of the work on your plate, without burning out or breaking down in the process? MORE
These six tips will help your small business grow in audience and sales on Instagram. Marketing MORE
Video content has become a phenomenon in all social media platforms and other public forums, helping every individual and company to sustain their business in the digital world. The conventional marketing methods have become less effective when compared to the current video marketing strategy. MORE
The pandemic taught us a lot of things. Some good, some not so good. One important thing that lockdowns and quarantines taught us is that just because business has always been done a certain way doesn’t mean it’s because it’s the best way. MORE
There are various things that an organization is concerned about in running the business successfully. And one of the most predominant ones is the productivity of the employees, because many other aspects are dependent on it. MORE
The pandemic has accelerated many work trends. But the dramatic and rapid shift to remote work has probably been the most potent trend impacting the way businesses operate. MORE
The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidance for schools on Monday, recommending universal masking for students over the age of 2. Image credit: Getty Images MORE
Experts say you should save about $1 million for retirement. Here's how to make sure you can. Finance MORE
Your Money Should Work for You –Not Against You. “We We must develop an absolute priority of humans ahead of profit — any humans ahead of any profit. Then we will survive.” Frank Herbert. Is your money doing its best for you? We expect our money to be loyal, especially when we send it to work for us. MORE
You're not lazy. But there's something else wrong. Prepare to Succeed MORE
I am a big believer in the power of self-awareness. All growth starts with understanding where you currently are. I am also passionate about all things related to time management. Recently, I wanted to assess my own skills in this area, so I did a personal inventory. MORE
Sometimes the best laid plans go awry. As some of you know, I was summoned for a visit by my mother during this past week. I went, fully intending to be able to get the blog article done during that time away. The post The Best Laid Plans appeared first on Laura Earnest. Self-Improvement MORE
May was yet another banner month for new business applications. As the U.S. Census chart below shows (click to enlarge), 500,219 business applications were filed in May. This was the second highest number of applications filed since this data was first collected in 2005. MORE
Picture: Andrea Piaqcuadio . Research suggests that over half of men start showing signs of hair loss by the age of 50. By the time they turn 70, four in five will have lost at least some hair. MORE
The commercial race to get tourists to space is heating up between Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson and former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. MORE
Iceland has made recent headlines by declaring the world’s largest ever trial of a shorter working week in the public sector a resounding success. MORE
Becca Meyers is a star for the U.S. Paralympic swim team. But she won't be in Tokyo, after being told her mother, who acts as her personal care assistant, can't join her. Image credit: Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for Women's Sports Foundation MORE
To truly know yourself is the most important skill you can possess. When you know who you are, you know what you need to do instead of looking for permission from others. It allows you to bypass tons of frustration caused by putting time into the wrong things. MORE
Average wages for nonmanagers at restaurants and bars hit $15 an hour in May, but many say no amount of pay would get them to return. They are leaving at the highest rate in decades. Image credit: Courtesy of Lamar Cornett MORE
In May, Ben Shapiro's website The Daily Wire had more Facebook engagement on its articles than The New York Times , CNN, The Washington Post and NBC News combined. Image credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images MORE
It’s important to have high standards around how you’ll handle times when you simply cannot work, whether that’s due to vacation, illness, or just a personal day. When deciding, think about the distinction between the words “depended on,” and “dependent on.” MORE
Forerunner Ventures was founded about a decade ago with a focus on direct-to-consumer ecommerce brands. And they've invested in some of the most successful companies in this space, including Bonobos, Warby Parker, Jet, Dollar Shave Club and others. MORE
Sometimes we post articles on topics few people are interested in. This is such an article. But you should be interested because the economic and labor data collected by government agencies no longer provide the information we need to properly understand and manage the U.S. economy. Over the past week several sources explained the problems with government data collection efforts and made suggestions on how to improve them. MORE
The human brain controls every function of the body and is one of the most important organs. When an organ is in pain, it is the brain that indicates it so a person can take proper action. If the brain is not healthy, then the functioning of other organs will also suffer. MORE
McKinsey, which is best known as a strategy consulting firm serving CEOs and seniors executives at large corporations, recently released its top trends in tech list. MORE
It’s a long-term financial commitment to buy a permanent life settlement policy. But, when you no longer need your life insurance, or you’re not able to pay the premium, it’s possible to sell it. Here’s how it works, and here’s how you protect yourself, as we’ve outlined for you below. MORE
The Harvard Business Review's Your Company Needs a Digital Nomad Policy covers the reasons why companies should have formal digital nomad programs and policies. MORE
One of the downfalls to the Getting Things Done system is that it focuses on work. And in that focus, it loses sight of the myriad things that have to be done to support life. MORE
Today we've talked about the dangers of overplanning and how it ties into traditional project planning. Agile planning is a better way and we talk about how to do this. The post Podcast Episode 50: Why You Shouldn’t Overplan appeared first on Laura Earnest MORE
You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, not doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. — Max Ehrmann. Starting a new virtual assistant biz is stressful. No way around that. MORE
The high-end combo social club/coworking space Soho House went public last week under the name Membership Collective Group (ticker symbol MCG). Soho House is targeted mostly at creative professionals and has 30 current locations across the globe. MORE
Chinese officials say they cannot support a second phase of a study into the origins of the pandemic, including new investigation into the theory that the virus might have leaked from a Chinese lab. Image credit: Laurent Gillieron/AP MORE
In all areas of your life—life, work, relationships, money, business, etc., ditch your plan B. Nothing great comes from having a fall-back plan. Consider marriage. Anyone getting married knows that divorce is possible if she gets in and wants out. MORE
It is easy to look at successful people and think that they always have it “together” and that their life is nothing but joy. But, everyone has points in their life that are messy. MORE
Small Business Labs
JULY 20, 2021
The high-end combo social club/coworking space Soho House went public last week under the name Membership Collective Group (ticker symbol MCG). Soho House is targeted mostly at creative professionals and has 30 current locations across the globe.
Dumb Little Man
JULY 8, 2021
It’s a long-term financial commitment to buy a permanent life settlement policy. But, when you no longer need your life insurance, or you’re not able to pay the premium, it’s possible to sell it. Here’s how it works, and here’s how you protect yourself, as we’ve outlined for you below.
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Tips From T. Marie
JULY 6, 2021
The pandemic taught us a lot of things. Some good, some not so good. One important thing that lockdowns and quarantines taught us is that just because business has always been done a certain way doesn’t mean it’s because it’s the best way.
Virtual Moxie
JULY 20, 2021
It’s important to have high standards around how you’ll handle times when you simply cannot work, whether that’s due to vacation, illness, or just a personal day. When deciding, think about the distinction between the words “depended on,” and “dependent on.”
Eat Your Career
JULY 20, 2021
I am a big believer in the power of self-awareness. All growth starts with understanding where you currently are. I am also passionate about all things related to time management. Recently, I wanted to assess my own skills in this area, so I did a personal inventory.
Simple Productivity Blog
JULY 18, 2021
One of the weak spots of the Getting Things Done process is that it doesn't deal well with household and family type items. This article is the second in a series to show how you can create a system for Getting Household Things Done.
Small Business Labs
JULY 15, 2021
Forerunner Ventures was founded about a decade ago with a focus on direct-to-consumer ecommerce brands. And they've invested in some of the most successful companies in this space, including Bonobos, Warby Parker, Jet, Dollar Shave Club and others.
Administrative Professionals Pulse brings together the best content for administrative professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NPR Technology
JULY 22, 2021
Chinese officials say they cannot support a second phase of a study into the origins of the pandemic, including new investigation into the theory that the virus might have leaked from a Chinese lab. Image credit: Laurent Gillieron/AP
Virtual Moxie
JULY 15, 2021
You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, not doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. — Max Ehrmann. Starting a new virtual assistant biz is stressful. No way around that.
Eat Your Career
JULY 6, 2021
As a professional, it’s normal to be busy. You have a full to-do list and a jam-packed calendar. But what if you have TOO much going on? What if your workload has grown unmanageable? How do you deal with the reality of the work on your plate, without burning out or breaking down in the process?
Simple Productivity Blog
JULY 11, 2021
Sometimes the best laid plans go awry. As some of you know, I was summoned for a visit by my mother during this past week. I went, fully intending to be able to get the blog article done during that time away. The post The Best Laid Plans appeared first on Laura Earnest. Self-Improvement
Small Business Labs
JULY 1, 2021
The pandemic has accelerated many work trends. But the dramatic and rapid shift to remote work has probably been the most potent trend impacting the way businesses operate.
Dumb Little Man
JULY 5, 2021
The human brain controls every function of the body and is one of the most important organs. When an organ is in pain, it is the brain that indicates it so a person can take proper action. If the brain is not healthy, then the functioning of other organs will also suffer.
Entrepreneur.com
JULY 22, 2021
You're not lazy. But there's something else wrong. Prepare to Succeed
Virtual Moxie
JULY 13, 2021
Have high standards for your spare time, rather than consider it unmeaningful. Consider the time precious, and fill it with what matters to you. Don’t create spare time and fill it with more work. Instead, do what you love, always, in all ways.
NPR Technology
JULY 20, 2021
Becca Meyers is a star for the U.S. Paralympic swim team. But she won't be in Tokyo, after being told her mother, who acts as her personal care assistant, can't join her. Image credit: Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for Women's Sports Foundation
Simple Productivity Blog
JULY 6, 2021
Today we've talked about the dangers of overplanning and how it ties into traditional project planning. Agile planning is a better way and we talk about how to do this. The post Podcast Episode 50: Why You Shouldn’t Overplan appeared first on Laura Earnest
Small Business Labs
JULY 13, 2021
The Harvard Business Review's Your Company Needs a Digital Nomad Policy covers the reasons why companies should have formal digital nomad programs and policies.
Dumb Little Man
JULY 22, 2021
Your Money Should Work for You –Not Against You. “We We must develop an absolute priority of humans ahead of profit — any humans ahead of any profit. Then we will survive.” Frank Herbert. Is your money doing its best for you? We expect our money to be loyal, especially when we send it to work for us.
Ideas.Ted
JULY 20, 2021
The commercial race to get tourists to space is heating up between Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson and former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.
Virtual Moxie
JULY 7, 2021
“Spare” time is created through efficiencies. I’m all for efficiencies and what they do for us, but the downside. In all areas of your life—life, work, relationships, money, business, etc., ditch your plan B. Nothing great comes from having a fall-back plan. Consider marriage.
NPR Technology
JULY 20, 2021
Average wages for nonmanagers at restaurants and bars hit $15 an hour in May, but many say no amount of pay would get them to return. They are leaving at the highest rate in decades. Image credit: Courtesy of Lamar Cornett
Simple Productivity Blog
JULY 4, 2021
One of the downfalls to the Getting Things Done system is that it focuses on work. And in that focus, it loses sight of the myriad things that have to be done to support life.
Small Business Labs
JULY 7, 2021
May was yet another banner month for new business applications. As the U.S. Census chart below shows (click to enlarge), 500,219 business applications were filed in May. This was the second highest number of applications filed since this data was first collected in 2005.
Dumb Little Man
JULY 22, 2021
Video content has become a phenomenon in all social media platforms and other public forums, helping every individual and company to sustain their business in the digital world. The conventional marketing methods have become less effective when compared to the current video marketing strategy.
Entrepreneur.com
JULY 17, 2021
These six tips will help your small business grow in audience and sales on Instagram. Marketing
Virtual Moxie
JULY 1, 2021
In all areas of your life—life, work, relationships, money, business, etc., ditch your plan B. Nothing great comes from having a fall-back plan. Consider marriage. Anyone getting married knows that divorce is possible if she gets in and wants out.
NPR Technology
JULY 20, 2021
The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidance for schools on Monday, recommending universal masking for students over the age of 2. Image credit: Getty Images
Stephanie LH Calahan
JULY 8, 2021
It is easy to look at successful people and think that they always have it “together” and that their life is nothing but joy. But, everyone has points in their life that are messy.
Small Business Labs
JULY 6, 2021
McKinsey, which is best known as a strategy consulting firm serving CEOs and seniors executives at large corporations, recently released its top trends in tech list.
Dumb Little Man
JULY 21, 2021
If you’ve finally decided it is time to get a dog, perhaps this is something you’ve been planning for a long time, or maybe you’ve fallen in love with a dog unexpectedly during lockdown.
Entrepreneur.com
JULY 16, 2021
Experts say you should save about $1 million for retirement. Here's how to make sure you can. Finance
Success
JULY 3, 2021
To truly know yourself is the most important skill you can possess. When you know who you are, you know what you need to do instead of looking for permission from others. It allows you to bypass tons of frustration caused by putting time into the wrong things.
NPR Technology
JULY 19, 2021
In May, Ben Shapiro's website The Daily Wire had more Facebook engagement on its articles than The New York Times , CNN, The Washington Post and NBC News combined. Image credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images
Ideas.Ted
JULY 8, 2021
Iceland has made recent headlines by declaring the world’s largest ever trial of a shorter working week in the public sector a resounding success.
Small Business Labs
JULY 19, 2021
Sometimes we post articles on topics few people are interested in. This is such an article. But you should be interested because the economic and labor data collected by government agencies no longer provide the information we need to properly understand and manage the U.S. economy. Over the past week several sources explained the problems with government data collection efforts and made suggestions on how to improve them.
Dumb Little Man
JULY 19, 2021
There are various things that an organization is concerned about in running the business successfully. And one of the most predominant ones is the productivity of the employees, because many other aspects are dependent on it.
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