Take a look at your to-do-list. If it’s like mine it may be something fairly simple and straightforward. My to-do-list is just a post-it note. But, I know people who use a bullet journal, an app like Todoist or Wunderlist, or have replaced their to-do-list with block scheduling. The right or wrong conundrum. There’s really […]
Email could arguably be my favorite communication tool. You can quickly exchange updates, ideas, and attachments without having to worry that you’re inconveniencing the other party — it’s awkward calling someone and they instantly send you to voicemail. At the same time, when not kept in check, email can kill your productivity since it can […]
“Never take your eyes off the cash flow because it’s the life blood of business.” – Sir Richard Branson Whether you’re an entrepreneur or business owner — that may be the best advice you’ll ever come across. In fact, an astounding 82 percent of business fail because of cash flow problems. Where is your cash flowing? […]
Have you already devoured classic productivity books like the “7 Habits Of Highly Effective People” and “Getting Things Done.” You still have a hunger to read more productivity advice. You’ll want to purchase and read the following seven books ASAP. When you have these books read — you’ll be able to get more done in […]
I know what you’re thinking. Aren’t you supposed to only schedule work-related tasks like meetings and priorities, such as doctors appointments? Well, I’m sure most of you do. That’s why 52 percent of American employees have unused vacation time. At the same time, you also need to schedule free time in addition to those deadlines […]
How do you define success? Maya Angelou said, “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” Winston Churchill’s take? “Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” “My definition of success?” Richard Branson asked himself on Virgin’s blog. “The more you’re actively and practically engaged, […]
Most of us dread meetings. And for a good reason. They can be a huge waste of time for both the host and attendees. If you want to make sure that your next meeting isn’t a waste of time you first need to make sure it’s necessary. If it is essential, keep it short and […]
According to the State of the Remote Job Marketplace report from FlexJobs, 3.9 million U.S. employees — or 2.9 percent of the total U.S. workforce, work from home at least half of the time. However, it’s predicted that within the next decade 38 percent of full-time staff will be working remotely. That means that if […]
Early in my career I didn’t have a set schedule. I would wake-up whenever I felt like it, worked on my easiest tasks first, and scheduled meetings at the last minute. That may have worked before my business took off, but I quickly realized that I wasn’t as productive, and successful, as I could be. […]
If you want your organization to thrive then you need to encourage teamwork. Regardless if you’re a startup or enterprise-level company — without teamwork your business will be disorganized and inefficient. One of the easiest ways to ensure that your company is organized, efficient, and runs like a well-oiled machine is by creating a shared […]
Albert Costill
My name is Albert Costill and I'm a content marketer at Calendar. If I can help people become more productive in my journey, even better. If you ever have a question about your Calendar or how you can use it - - don't hesitate to reach out. I'm a Calendar Pro.