“The difference between an amateur and a professional is in their habits. An amateur has amateur habits. A professional has professional habits. We can never free ourselves from habit. But we can replace bad habits with good ones.” -– Steven Pressfield It’s true. Professionals are always at the top of their game. And, in order […]
Employers have tracked information about their workers since the time clock punch was invented. But these days, a lot more can be monitored than time on the job. Are biometric sensors a smart way to boost productivity? Maybe it’s just a file with your name on it, or perhaps it’s just your internet search history. […]
Whether you’re just having “one of those days” or if you’ve experienced a significant setback, there will be times when you don’t want to do squat. Maybe you can only handle — zero, zip, nada. Occasionally, taking the day off may not be a bad idea when you feel this way. But, just laying-low shouldn’t […]
It’s no secret that outsourcing work to contractors can save your business a lot of time and money. But outsourcing relies on a dubious assumption: that your contractors are as productive as your full-time team. Like all employees and employers, freelancers sometimes need the motivation to stay productive and on task. But it can be […]
Working from home might sound like a dream. Who wouldn’t want to avoid the morning commute and stay in their pajamas all day? It’s no wonder the demand is so high for remote jobs. Virtual Vocations, a remote and telecommute job platform, grew its remote job database by 197% in the last five years. This […]
According to Bain & Company, companies like Apple, Netflix, Google, and Dell are 40% more productive than the average company. Think about that: 40% is not a small margin, and the tech giants use many of the same tools that enterprises in other industries do. So, why are the top tech companies so much more […]
I have an affinity for William Penn. Sure. He founded the Province of Pennsylvania, as well as planned and developed Philadelphia. But, it was also the democratic principles he established that were the inspiration for the United States Constitution. And, he also had some pretty inspiring quotes. Here are some thoughts on time which is […]
Because time is your most valuable and precious resource, it’s only natural that you want to squeeze the most out of it each day. That’s probably why you’re trying to strengthen your time management skills, like reducing time-sucks from your schedule. Try as you might, these time-sucks are inevitable but, believe it or not, they […]
Managing your calendar is no easy task. But, it’s essential to keep this management under control if you want to lead a successful and productive life. After all, the last thing you want is to plan a dinner with a high-profile client only to realize that it’s the same night as your child’s birthday. These […]
For most of us, calendars and productivity are integrally linked. But, that’s only possible if you’re correctly managing and organizing your calendar every day. While that may sound like a daunting task, it’s achievable if you implement the following 25 tips to be productive every day. 1. Map out your week on Sunday. I’d rather […]
John Hall
John Hall is the co-founder of Calendar a scheduling and time management app. He’s also a keynote speaker that you can book at http://www.johnhallspeaking.com.