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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Time Management Tip of the Day: On the weekend, I had a large project I wanted to tackle. So my tip for the day: 1 - Break big projects down if possible. Something that might take 6 hours uninterrupted time. But I had a few calls scheduled. And an appointment. Things that broke up my days. So, I did not start the big project.

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JUNE 11, 2014

People are not getting faster and stronger but technology is improving. ++ And my new favorite website for marketing and startup tips is growthhackers.com.' . ++ I saw an interesting TED talk on athletic performance.

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MARCH 2, 2017

I must have a leak in my blogging organization that tipped someone off that I was doing this post. Give up fried foods or eat more lettuce (As you can likely tell, I am long on lettuce and trying to start a run on it so my lettuce stocks go up) The Telegraph already reported on the shortage of salad ingredients on February 3rd.

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MARCH 2, 2017

I must have a leak in my blogging organization that tipped someone off that I was doing this post. Give up fried foods or eat more lettuce (As you can likely tell, I am long on lettuce and trying to start a run on it so my lettuce stocks go up) The Telegraph already reported on the shortage of salad ingredients on February 3rd.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Malcolm Gladwell in his famous book - Tipping Poin t talks about the 10,000 hour rule. (one characteristic of happy and successful people is they are grateful) And I was able to get a useful workout in - shoveling snow for 2+ hours. Beats going to the gym and yes, I am appropriately "good" sore.

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OCTOBER 23, 2010

The book suggests using the GROW method to solve problems: Goal Reality Options Whats Next At the end of each chapter was a list of 10 tips. EG 10 tips for Picking Up Defining What to Do and Letting Go of Telling How to Do It. I loved that the book even had a section on my favourite topic " what should I repeatedly do ".

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MAY 31, 2012

The Pin Drop Principle radiates tips on how you can improve your communication skills through a unique and unexpected lens. The book also has a myriad of exercises that reinforce the tips that it teaches. This book is not your typical self-help book. After the second example, I have a clear understanding of what the author explains.

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JULY 10, 2017

Good book. ++ And for those interested in the brain: + And the grandkid pic of the week - this time with an efficiency tip included. "The internet means you can learn anything you want, if you are thirsty enough to do the work to learn it. We don't need badges." Elizabeth looks happy.

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JULY 10, 2017

Good book. ++ And for those interested in the brain: + And the grandkid pic of the week - this time with an efficiency tip included. "The internet means you can learn anything you want, if you are thirsty enough to do the work to learn it. We don't need badges." Elizabeth looks happy.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Fortunately, they do not seem to mind if I reach in and use their own change to tip them. She (and he brother) play songs as long as you keep throwing money in the case. If you don't for 10 seconds they stop. So of course this goes through the change fast. Very entrepreneurial. And a beautiful winter has arrived.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Speaking of courses, Execusense has a course for CEOs on iPad tricks and tips that I might do Friday. I notice that Linkedin has gone viral (or perhaps I have reached the tipping point for me where the network effect has kicked in). Speaking of kale, the garden continues to produce even though it is almost December!

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OCTOBER 19, 2015

Hearing real life people cite their tips was inspirational. After offering the distillation of time management ideas, Kruse included interviews with successful business people, olympic athletes and students. This was an interesting spin. I was in Collingwood Sunday for the memorial service of a most lovely woman.

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JUNE 27, 2013

Pick up a few tips. Look it up and see if it might be one you try) 5 - meet with mentors. You do not need a formal mentoring program - just ask people you think who might have something to teach you. 6 - repeating over and over that "I am not a good time manager" simply reinforces it in your mind.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

And the best safety tip is to drive conservatively (as in with traffic and not too fast and keep your distance). Of course, the first and most important is to focus on the road and the cars. No amount of increased productivity is worth an accident. So of course use voice commands, blue tooth, etc. 1 - Listen to business books.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Interesting idea (assuming I got the gist of it from speed reading it). ++ And of course no Time Management Blog would be complete without a time management tip. . ++ The NY Times had an interesting article on " slow down - get more done ". The best way to clear snow is to hire the sun. And the sun is doing a good job today.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Some of the things I do and tips include: 1 - Change passwords often. In the past couple of weeks, someone hacked my email and spammed my contacts. Most peoples'' virus checkers flagged it but not all. It was very discouraging. So I have been thinking about privacy and security online. Helps my fading memory. 2 - Invent a fake birthday.

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OCTOBER 11, 2010

4 - Access to foreign markets the same as those accorded to what they are granted in our markets (I agree with the theory but fear that all countries will try to tip the balance in their favour. 3 - Stringent environmental protections (my personal view is we need to bring current externalities into the economic system.)

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MAY 13, 2017

I was listening to a book recently - The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey while driving that suggested a great time management tip that I have incorporated into my routine. The Power of 3 My to do list is a page long (and I use a small font). Every night decide what 3 things I hope to accomplish the next day.

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MAY 13, 2017

I was listening to a book recently - The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey while driving that suggested a great time management tip that I have incorporated into my routine. The Power of 3 My to do list is a page long (and I use a small font). Every night decide what 3 things I hope to accomplish the next day.

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AUGUST 10, 2012

Anyways - it had tips on managing them. I must say I would not like to be in the cohort labelled the entitlement generation (and no worry - I am far from that agewise). I think to some extent we become what we are labelled. I liked the chapter on "Prioritize for Productivity". Fast read.

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DECEMBER 28, 2017

Very unrealistic and not many good business tips. Good book - good studies on what works and what people want. Good refresher since much of it is intuitive. Twas the Night Before Christmas. Distilled by Charles Bronfman. A page turner for me. The family that owned Seagrams went from glory to family infighting and losing their crown jewel.

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MARCH 31, 2014

Interesting how colorful socks have "tipped" and seem to be the norm in the startup community. By setting goals and deadlines, I can artificially create urgency. I thought this article on how time could be used better was awesome. See [link] - a company owned by friends of mine. Mark Fasciano ''s father was featured on CBS.

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JULY 8, 2012

What tips would you offer for achieving daily goals? And like anything else, the more you practice, the better you’ll become. Have you developed a system that allows you to focus your efforts on accomplishing a set of tasks?

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Some tips for dealing with Conditions: 1 - Compartmentalize. Or as someone once wrote "you cannot ought to have done anything". Dwelling on the "ought to have done" does not change it or add any value except in tearing down your self esteem. Often the Condition is high stress. Once you have done all you can do. 2 - Choose your reaction.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Some tips for dealing with Conditions: 1 - Compartmentalize. Or as someone once wrote "you cannot ought to have done anything". Dwelling on the "ought to have done" does not change it or add any value except in tearing down your self esteem. Often the Condition is high stress. Once you have done all you can do. 2 - Choose your reaction.

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OCTOBER 7, 2011

To learn more leadership tips from Joe, subscribe to his leadership blog or follow him on Twitter: @zengerfolkman. Joe Folkman Joe Folkman is the co-founder and President of Zenger Folkman , a leadership development firm focused on building strengths of individuals, teams, and organizations. Kruger, Justin; David Dunning (1999).

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MAY 28, 2011

I am sure my blog readership mostly reads this for my gardening tips (or will now) + I read a great book - A Guide to Open Innovation and Crowd Sourcing. My father grew the best in the county. He claims the secret is to add manure in the late winter right on top of the snow. It is a collection of 25 articles edited by Paul Sloan.

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MAY 8, 2011

And Baruch's rules for successful investing: 1 - don't speculate unless you do it full time (I violate that one or perhaps I don't since I do not like to think that I speculate) 2 - resist "information" or tips 3 - Before purchasing a security, know everything you can about the company.

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JULY 8, 2011

Perhaps they are trying to tell me something. It was an awesome play. The actors were outstanding. It is billed as a musical comedy and it was hilarious. Highly recommended.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Orloff gives examples and practical tips to try to achieve each transformation. One point the book makes is the importance of sleep. Of course the book was interesting enough that I stayed up to read it so it hurt my sleep.

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JANUARY 22, 2011

Interestingly, this is also a time management tip since things tend to take time. I have had a lot of luck in life. 7 - Seek the success for the business not the trappings of success. I always wanted a business that was successful and lived a highly frugal personal life. I think frugality also really helped the business.

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JUNE 3, 2012

The clear and straightforward nature of the book paired with the appendices of tips and bulleted principles makes this book a valuable asset for long-term purposes. This book is for anyone who is currently in a position to lead and change, and for those who eventually wish to do so.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

As with many books, the title almost says it all (without giving away the real meat) It has things like "phrases to get started", "tips for being a great communicator" and even "sample scripts and scenarios". . + I read " Conversations for Change - 12 Ways to Say it Right When It Matters Mos t" by Shawn Kent Hayashi.

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JANUARY 15, 2011

I tip my hat to this blog. Getting away from the stresses of every day life for even thirty minutes a day not only decreases a cluttered mind but helps you to simplify and overcome many obstacles without strenuous effort. I'm glad you touched on this as it is one of the most vital tools in becoming successful in whatever you are doing.

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DECEMBER 31, 2010

Thank you for sharing those great tips. Now, when relationships are so important to sales success, having a higher quantity and quality of time with each customer is going to result in higher sales.” posted by Jim Estill @ 5:18 AM 1 Comments: At 12:52 AM , Maria Payroll said. Interesting post.

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MAY 15, 2012

Although I ascribe to those, it is always worthwhile to have practical tips to make these sayings become reality. I have always ascribed to Fail Often, Fail Fast, Fail Cheap. And having a failure does not make you a failure. True failure is not trying. The Winner's Brain single tasks. It is great at shutting out distraction.

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