“How can I use AI to get more done?” Here’s the twist: Getting more done isn’t what makes AI valuable. Focusing on the work that matters most is. AI shines when it helps you protect and amplify your Most Valuable Activities (MVAs). The work only YOU can do. Your MVAs live at the intersection of … Continue reading “How to use AI to become more valuable”
What you should use instead of a to-do list
If your to-do list had a LinkedIn headline, what would it read? Is it “Open to opportunities—forever”? A to-do list gathers intentions, but a calendar converts intentions into commitments. When you put a task on the calendar, you choose when you’ll do it and how long it will take. You’re also more likely to protect … Continue reading “What you should use instead of a to-do list”
Success Tip: Work-life balance is not a 50/50 scale
Yes, it’s important to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Yet, the very word “balance” can be misconstrued. Here’s a better phrase: Work-life rhythm. The ideal ratio won’t be the same for every single person. It’s not as simple as balancing on a beam, dividing your time equally between work and personal activities. Keep making adjustments … Continue reading “Success Tip: Work-life balance is not a 50/50 scale”
Productivity Tip: For peak productivity, take a short break
Set a timer for 90 minutes. When it goes off, I want you to stop working and take a short break. You’ll boost your productivity and get MORE done in LESS time! Why 90 minutes? It deals with a physiological principle called the “basic rest–activity cycle” proposed by Nathanial Kleitman—the guy who discovered the circadian rhythm. … Continue reading “Productivity Tip: For peak productivity, take a short break”
Why saying “no” more often can save you time and money
When should you say “no” at work? Many people struggle with saying no when it matters. Maybe you want to make everyone happy, or you want to be seen as a team player. The problem is, if you say yes to the wrong tasks, you’re costing yourself AND your organization time and money. Every time … Continue reading “Why saying “no” more often can save you time and money”
