Archives for June 2008
Das Periodensystem des Reinemachens [ToolBlog]
Dass es ein Periodensystem für Visualisierungsmethoden gibt, wissen meine Leser bereits. Es gibt aber auch eins für den Hausputz: Periodic Table of Cleaning. Damit Sie Ihr Laptop beim Putzen nicht ständig von Zimmer zu Zimmer tragen müssen, gibt es das Periodensystem als pdf-Datei zum Herunterladen. Wenn ich so meine Tochter höre, wäre das der ideale [...]
rhythm vs. routine [Creativityist]
For the past few weeks, I’ve had not a sense of rhythm or routine. we’ve been in the midst of packing and moving our family from Seattle to Austin. My life is literally stuck in boxes, and I can’t wait to get out.
This is all helping me to see that creativity doesn’t just happen when [...]
Get Your Paperwork Organized [Productivity @ Home]
Life has been full of adventures and very busy for the past three weeks, keeping me away from my home office quite a bit! I’m looking forward to returning to my routine and to regular blogging this week. A special thanks to Debbie Dragon, today’s guest blogger, for sharing her wisdom!
Get Your Paperwork Organized
Paperwork at [...]
Ask the Readers - The 7 Habits [Productivity in Context]
I have delayed wrapping up a series of posts on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and I apologize for that. I have been working on some rather pressing matters that required some serious attention.
In any case, I am planning on scheduling some time to work on that summary and edit the series into [...]
Online Personality Tests [Ian's Messy Desk]
Are you interested in digging a little deeper into your personality type? Perhaps you’re tired of your current personality and would like to examine the options for an upgrade.
similarminds.com has a range of online personality tests you can take. From intelligence tests to Enneagram tests to Famous Leader and Classic Movie tests. Spend a few [...]
The Age of Conversation - Contributors [Productivity in Context]
Drew and Gavin have completed the gargantuan task of pulling together all of the submissions for the sequel to The Age of Conversation. I am very excited to be part of this project, and I believe that it will be a great success.
The following is a link-rich list of all of the 237 contributors, please [...]
7 Pairs of “C” Words for Successful Individuals [Ian's Messy Desk]
Posted in Motivation
Here is an exercise for you. Think about the seven word pairs below: how they strike you, is there tension between them, the relative merits of each, and which you think you value more (and apply) in different situations.
Complacency vs. Change.
Combat vs. Conflict.
Constrained vs. Creative.
Climb vs. Coast.
Close-minded vs. Curious.
Contained vs. Comical.
Clarify vs. Convince.
Go [...]
Para Concluir, Dois Vídeos [Além Das Curvas]
Links para os dois últimos vídeos da série de reportagens inspiradas em O Valor do Amanhã:
A importância da educaçãoA educação é parte dos investimentos que uma sociedade faz em seu próprio futuro. A produtividade dos trabalhadores qualificados agrega mais valor do que os que não tiveram instrução (07/10/2007 - 8m22s)
O mundo de nossos filhosA última [...]
Quotes - June 30 [Ian's Messy Desk]
“Determination gives you the resolve to keep going in spite of the roadblocks that lay before you.” —Denis Waitley
“Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” —Ella Fitzgerald
“I think I’d like to be remembered as someone who [...]
8 Tips for Saving Money and Your Life (Bankaholic.com) [:: Flipping Heck! Productivity, Project Management & Motivation Blog ::]
I’ve been pointed in the direction of an article entitled “8 Tips for Saving Money and Your Life” Over at the Bankaholic blog which I thought I’d share with you.
There’s some good little tidbits there (although I disagree with point one massively - cough, cough!) such as wearing sensible shoes and avoiding Junk Food.
In these [...]