Another Monday. More Monday Madness. Five years ago, the seminal David Allen book Getting Things Done started something big. Popular productivity blogs, like 43 folders, are based on concepts found in the self-help guide. Five years later, this time management system is actually increasing in popularity.
If you’re wondering what the fuss is all about, but […]
Too distressed to accomplish anything? Unfortunately, deadlines aren’t swayed by emotion, especially if you enjoy the flexible schedule of a freelancer. You’ll need something to get back on track.
While it’s so easy for me to tune things out (at least until I’ve done what needs doing), some people need all the help they can get. […]
Whatever you say Mac fanboys, Windows’ Task Bar will always trump OS X’s Exposé. While the latter definitely looks a lot better, the former allows quicker switching between active apps.
But even the Task Bar has its limits. Things get pretty messy when you have lots of Windows open. That’s why a few days ago, I […]
Multiple email accounts: why you shouldn’t maintain them, and what you can do if you already handle lots of them.
Maintaining one inbox is trouble enough, since it alone creates enough load to want to declare email bankruptcy. A fellow freelancer immediately regretted his decision to use one email account for personal matters, and another one […]
Want to eliminate a lot of unnecessary stress?
Want to go through the day without trying to make up for lost time? Without having to apologize constantly? Free from procrastination?
Then make an effort to never be late again.
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Remember the story of the Tortoise and the Hare? The speedy Hare’s overconfidence led to his defeat. After he left the Tortoise far behind, he took a nap. By the time he woke up, the Tortoise had crossed the finish line.
The moral usually taken is that slow and steady wins the race. But there’s another […]
Revisions are a fact of life for freelancers, because it’s extremely rare for a client to be totally satisfied with a first draft. This is especially true for freelancers working for a particular client the first time. Before the contract worker can know what kind of output the client usually wants, he’ll have to receive […]
Despite my hatred for Forbes’ online slideshows, which insist on moving forward automatically, the content is sometimes well-worth the irritation. Take for instance, this list of the Most Annoying Office Habits:
Leaving the office kitchen in a mess
Getting water all over the sink in the bathroom so that when the next person leans against it, they […]
Yes, computers can do so much. It wouldn’t be surprised if a model coming out next year could cook your breakfast and drive you to work. That’s why they’ve become extremely popular for personal and business use.
But alas, since computers are capable of a lot of things, they also create a lot of new distractions. […]
Did you know that, in the advertising industry, it’s standard for a copywriter to practice the 50 boxes method? In other words, they push themselves to do 50 ideas for each assignment. Is it any wonder that copywriting can be such a time-consuming art?
Of course, coming up with 50 different ideas with deadlines looming is […]
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Written by Rico Mossesgeld [email] for b5media.
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