We all get burned out — regardless if you’re working for yourself or someone else. But, as Amanda Abella reminds us, this should not be the norm. The problem is that it’s hard to avoid burnout since we work a lot. Americans on average work 34.5 hours per week. Unlike our European counterparts, there isn’t […]
Sometimes the conventional wisdom and obvious advice that you’ve heard a million times doesn’t cut it when need a major productivity boost. During these times you might need to think outside the box and use the following 12 productivity hacks to get you back-on-track. 1. Work when you’re most effective. “Everyone has times of the […]
Time is money, but given the choice, most people prefer time. A new survey from Unum found that flexible work options are the second-most popular employee benefit, trailing paid family leave by just three percent. This is showing that alternative work schedules actually work. When most professionals can work from anywhere, where do businesses draw […]
If you’re like most of us, you jot down an appointment reminder, add an event, or review your calendar without putting much thought into how it has all come together. But, make no mistake, the evolution of the Calendar will continue over the next 10 years; maybe longer. The ongoing history is fascinating. Methods of timekeeping […]
Make no mistake about it. If you have a family then you need a separate family calendar. Believe me. It will greatly improve your life and your relationships. This is because it will keep you and your family on the same page. It will also ensure that your family maintains all of their commitments and […]
Freelancers love the flexibility their no-boss lifestyles provide, but some clients don’t know how to take a hint. They email at all hours of the night and get upset when the project isn’t finished by midmorning. No freelance worker enjoys turning down a good job, but when clients make unreasonable demands, contractors must make a […]
The smarter tools and processes become, the more heavily companies rely on the soft skills of their employees to keep things running smoothly. There are many important soft skills that even the most technical employees need. According to the 2018 Workplace Learning Report from LinkedIn, most respondents named training for soft skills as their top […]
Being an entrepreneur with young children is no easy task. You have to be at work everyday and involved with your business. This dedication sometimes calls for you to put in 12 hour days. There will times when you leave town for business trips — and not be able to spend quality time with your […]
In my experience, there are basically two types of entrepreneurs. The business owners who start a company — they build it — they live it. With the one-business owner, there is no doubt what they are doing and no doubt what they love and where their heart is residing. But how do you divide your […]
Do you feel like you aren’t as productive and focused as you should be? Have you been killing your productivity? Instead of searching for the latest productivity hack, evaluate your existing habits. You may discover that you don’t need to try out something new or different — you may actually need to tweak existing habits […]
John Rampton
John’s goal in life is to make people’s lives much more productive. Upping productivity allows us to spend more time doing the things we enjoy most. John was recently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as being one of the top marketers in the World. John is co-founder and CEO of Calendar.