Whether you’re just having “one of those days” or if you’ve experienced a significant setback, there will be times when you don’t want to do squat. Maybe you can only handle — zero, zip, nada. Occasionally, taking the day off may not be a bad idea when you feel this way. But, just laying-low shouldn’t […]
I’ve got several recipes from my mom. I use the same ingredients and follow the instructions to a tee. And the meals never taste the same. The reason? She’s passionate about cooking. Real productivity comes from making it your passion. I know the idea of mom’s cooking tasting the best is probably true about all […]
Considering that entrepreneurs are in the midst of a mental health crisis, it’s unhealthy to idolize those who are only known for their businesses. To be clear, I’m not talking about aligning a personal brand with a company — think Richard Branson and Virgin. I’m talking about the founders whose entire existence is their business, […]
There’s a misconception that productivity and efficiency are the same things. But that’s kind of a problem when it comes to improving your performance. Learning how to measure efficiency is an important step in your professional career but how do you do so? Ben Mulholland explains this nicely over at Process Street . Productivity “measures […]
The internet is a new invention — relatively speaking — but going without it sure feels like a return to prehistoric times. Even without an always-on internet connection, work must get done. Whether due to a power outage, a digital detox, weak in-flight Wi-Fi, or a truly remote location, working without internet service requires a […]
As entrepreneurs, we’re immune to thinking that work carries over into our personal lives. For example, this past weekend, I went out of town with my family. While I was able to unplug a little, I still had to respond to work-related emails. I even had to schedule an emergency conference call with a couple […]
Unless your name is Steve Rogers and you’ve recently been thawed from a block of ice, then you know that work-life balance is all the rage these days. And, while there’s plenty of valid reasons why it’s mainly because it helps you avoid burnout. As a result, you’ll be healthier, happier, and more productive. Here’s […]
I don’t know if you caught it. But, I was pleasantly thrilled to see that David Byrne, who you may recall, was the frontman of Talking Heads, was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on February 29, 2020. As a fan of his music, and the fact that the show was hosted by John […]
Having a team can be expensive for your business. It’s important to realize that you will get to a point where you can’t do everything yourself and will need to hire. However, I’ve seen plenty of businesses fail or end up hiring their entire team because they ran out of money or business just got […]
Back in college, I had a professor who accused me of just “sailing by.” What she meant was that I wasn’t really applying myself and that I was doing the bare minimum to graduate. In a way, she was right. But, that’s because I adopted a philosophy that I still adhere to today — done […]
