Top 8 Productivity Tips

As I’m constantly perusing the internet and listening to as many podcasts and audio books as I can find, I can’t help but accumulate a wealth of knowledge about productivity (as well as creativity). I thought these lists were dumb and I figured that as much as I see them, everyone else has as well. After a few conversations with… Continue reading Top 8 Productivity Tips

Overcompensating

As I was watching football on Saturday as CSU beat Coastal Carolina University, I couldn’t help but draw parallels to the work world. The team played well as a unit and there was no overcompensating for each other, allowing each individual to their jobs to the best of their abilities. The CSU defensive coordinator was making bold moves to stifle… Continue reading Overcompensating

Unplug

We are obsessed with technology. We love to hear the ping of emails, we can’t wait for push notifications to pop up, and we do everything in our power to keep ourselves distracted by it all. We have an overabundance of distractions in today’s world from everything that it’s hard to focus. When driving we’re barraged with billboards, when listening… Continue reading Unplug

Continual Learning

Conditioning is a major part in any sport. Some sports condition for precision, like golf, and some for lung capacity, such as swimming. And still others like soccer and football condition for precision as well as stamina. This is because the best coaches know that athletes need to be able to call on their skills not only when they’re rested,… Continue reading Continual Learning

Walk Away

Any artist will tell you that the hardest part of creating is knowing when to walk away from. Painters will add a touch of color here and smear a bit there and before they know it they have a completely new piece that they aren’t satisfied with. The same goes for musicians, sculptors, book writers, and all of us making… Continue reading Walk Away

First Things First

In the realm of personal productivity, there are a number of ways to get more done. We’re all allotted the same amount of time each day, so why not make the most out of it? There are entire books written on productivity, weekly podcasts about it, and even businesses that have emerged from individual’s relentless pursuit to be more productive.… Continue reading First Things First