I remember the first real job I quit. Even though I was recently given a raise and enjoyed my co-workers, I was way too stressed. I was also spending too much time at work and not what really matters to me at the time. I gave everything to that company and I had bigger things […]
Some of us are born more gifted than others, but the vast majority of the labor force starts out on a more or less even playing field. For most, success is about finding that slight edge over your competition. Productivity is key, and to be productive you need energy. Have you ever noticed that many […]
One of the greatest things about being an entrepreneur is the ability to dictate your own schedule. After all, your business is yours to run, which means you don’t have to answer to anyone else when you make decisions around how you spend your time. That all said, there are always two sides to everything. […]
If you’re like most business professionals, your day is likely filled with meetings. Meetings can be a great way to gather your team and make important business decisions. On the contrary, they can also be a total waste of time. In fact, they are typically the latter. As a manager or business executive you need […]
The ability to grow your business is what will make it break it. Often times, this looks like being consistent with certain tasks. These tasks are usually those that keep eyeballs on you while also getting you paid. The problem is many beginning business owners don’t know what that means. Many also fall into a false […]
If you’ve ever watched people in an airport you probably saw them moving at many different speeds. Some walked slowly, seemingly without a care in the world. Others likely moved more purposefully as they checked their bags and shuffled through security lines. Still other travelers could have been running for the gate in a desperate […]
Working from home is empowering. It allows you to wake up on your own time, avoid a commute and escape social pressures that might exist in the office. Working from home also provides challenges, though. You might not be accustomed to working productively in that space. You are on your own more often. And you […]
If you want to be successful, you need to make a conscious effort every single day to work closer towards your goals. That means staying productive and removing as many distractions as possible. The best way to accomplish this is to develop and stick to a schedule each and every day. Here are four ways […]
Developing the right habits can often lead to success and the positive results you want. It’s easier said than done, however. Habits take time to build and can be difficult to stick to long-term. In order to get to your intended destination, you must be able to make your habits stick. When it comes to […]
Nearly everyone gets in a slump now and then in their work. But at times what many assume is a short-lived slump can actually be full blown burnout. When you recognize yourself heading into a state of being burned out, you can make changes to fix it. Here are six ways to boost productivity when […]
