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Thoughts on Index Cards [Productivity in Context]
From How Not to Write:
Thoughts on Using Index Cards
…here are a few lessons I’ve learned about index cards:
1. Be Clear - Nothing is worse than finding a card in your stack that says “remember that thing” or “add dialogue from today’s conversation”. Even though you were in a hurry and swore you’d remember the details, [...]
Power Tips for Using Linked-In to Boost Your Brand [Productivity in Context]
Chris Brogan has an excellent post on using the power of your Linked-In connections to build your business and your brand.
Make Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You
LinkedIn is a professional network built around one’s employment capabilities. It is often referred to (I believe somewhat incorrectly) as an online version of your CV or [...]
Building a Knowledge Vault [Productivity in Context]
Study Hacks - Avoid Wasting an Entire Semester’s Worth of Work
In this academic year-end post, I want to offer up a simple system that helps make sure that you get some lasting value out of your courses.
The Knowledge Vault
The basic idea: During the first week after your courses end — that is, before you start [...]
Sharpen the Saw - The 7th Habit of Highly Effective People [HD BizBlog- The Podcast: Productivity in Context]
Welcome to the next-to-last installment of the series on how to implement the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in a Getting Things Done-style system. This series of posts will guide you through the stages of personal implementation over several weeks. This will give you a chance to focus on each new habit in your [...]
More About Visual Thinking [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
This book by Dan Roam is fantastic. I highly recommend that you watch this video, then go out and buy this book. (Amazon Affiliate link:The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures)
In his book, The Back Of The Napkin, author Dan Roam asserts that that everyone is born with a talent [...]
Guest Post - Frugal Living for More Productivity [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
I have been on the road for the past few days (or week!) and I just have not been able to do any writing. Luckily, Kris Rowlands has offered to pitch in and help cover for my own lack of posting.
Here is the latest Guest Post:
Reduce, Re-use, Recycle!
Source: FotoliaAlways accused of being frugal, I have [...]
Train Your Mind for Improved Memory [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
I just found a super post at Litemind about improving your memory through the technique of the Memory Palace.
Like most memory enhancement systems, the Memory Palace technique works with the use of visual associations. The process is simple: you take a known image — called the memory peg — and combine with the element you [...]
It’s Time to Break Up with Your Daily Routine [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
I get a handful of e-mails every week with questions about how to get started with GTD or other productivity practices, so I thought I would just do a post on it, and improve productivity for two people at once!
When you realize that your level of organization and workflow just aren’t cutting it anymore, there [...]
Practical Advice from the Trenches [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
One of the blogs that I read every week is Self Made Chick, about making money online and working from home. Since this is what I do now, I am looking to learn as much as possible before running my household into the ground.
“I needed to make money FAST. All of these businesses we were [...]
How To - System Recovery [HD BizBlog- The Blog: Productivity in Context]
I originally posted this article back in July of 2007 (which was the last time I got the flu), and since I was down for three days again this week, I thought I’d re-post it as a reminder:
“How to bring your system back online when an unexpected incident occurs.”
1. Start with an Overview
Pause before you [...]