Lazy Sunday Reading: 99 Ways to Boost Productivity
I always admire prolific (yet sensible) writers. Liz Strauss is one of them, and so is Steve Pavlina.
Since you’re not supposed to be working today anyway, here’s some Lazy Sunday Reading for you: a three-volume series on productivity, with each post featuring 33 tips to boost it. Here you go:
- 33 Rules to Boost Your Productivity
- 33 Rules to Boost Your Productivity - Volume 2
- 33 Rules to Boost Your Productivity - Volume 3
Some selected highlights:
Super Slow. Commit yourself to working on a particularly hideous project for just one session a week, 15-30 minutes total. Declutter one small shelf. Purge 10 clothing items you don’t need. Write a few paragraphs. Then stop.
Halliburton. Cut corners to save time and money when the outcome is mainly for show anyway. If it looks good, it is good. It’s easier to manufacture excuses than results.
Mini-milestones. When you begin a task, identify the target you must reach before you can stop working. For example, when working on a book, you could decide not to get up until you’ve written at least 1000 words. Hit your target no matter what.
Thanks to Freelance Switch for the heads-up.
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2 opinions for Lazy Sunday Reading: 99 Ways to Boost Productivity
Liz Strauss
Jun 3, 2007 at 10:04 am
Thank you, the feeling is mutual. I happen to think ContractWorker is a fine read and a vital part of a business bloggers’ portfolio. :)
Rico
Jun 4, 2007 at 10:35 pm
Thanks for the kind words Liz! :) But nothing can beat your contributions over the years.
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