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above-average

Be Brilliant

August 24, 2010 by Mark Shead · 4 Comments

Are you average or above average? By definition, you are probably average although I like to assume that most readers of Productivity501 are above average. But for the moment, lets assume you are average.  How can you become above average? Time is the great equalizer. Everyone has the same amount of time--whether you are average, below average or above average.  The simple difference between people who are average and those who are above average is that above average people … more

Money Myths

Money Myths

August 23, 2010 by Mark Shead · 2 Comments

The older I get and the more people I meet, the more I come to realize that biggest thing that determines your level of financial freedom has to do with your beliefs about money.  I'm not talking about the "if you think positive thoughts, you'll become rich" line of thinking. I'm talking about our expectations related to how we get money, what happens when we receive money, what are good ways to spend money, how you define wealth, etc. Here are some common myths about money: When I … more

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TIP: Where Do I Look For It?

August 10, 2010 by Mark Shead · 2 Comments

When it comes to organizing your stuff, most people deal with every item and ask "Where do I put this"? This is not the question to ask.  When you go to look for the item you may or may not be able to remember the answer to the question "Where do I put this?"       The real question to ask yourself is "Where will I look for this when I need it?"  There seems to be a big separation between the way the brain makes connections when you are trying to store something and when you are trying … more

Home Office Working From Home

Work From Home Tips

August 16, 2010 by Mark Shead · 3 Comments

1. Go to work When you work from home, your workspace may be just down the hall, but you still need to intentionally go to work when you are ready to start your day. Some people will walk around the block go to work in their home office and then walk around the block to "go home" at the end of the day. It may seem silly, but you will be much more productive by making a concrete breaking point between when you are at work and when you are off. You can still take advantage of a zero commute by … more

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Letting Go of Paper

July 23, 2010 by Mark Shead · 14 Comments

I've been surprised at how difficult it is to let go of my paper. As I move more and more of my paper to a digital format I keep finding myself hesitating when I get ready to shred a document. We are trained so very well to keep our paper records. Has anyone else experienced this? I think part of the issue is that most people have suffered some type of data loss with their computer. Even though I have multiple systems in place for backup I'm still haunted by losing important files years … more

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The Sacred To-do List

August 1, 2010 by Mark Shead · 8 Comments

Everyone is familiar with a to-do list, but most people don't really understand the importance of having a list of the things you want to accomplish. Creating a to-do list is creating a list of goals. The list tells you what you need to do to achieve some larger outcome in your life. The power isn't so much in the list itself, but in the overall goal it helps you to achieve. A list is a way to break down your life goals into easy manageable steps that you can complete in a specific amount … more


Technology

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Übernote Review

Within the past few years, developers have flooded the web with task management/note taking applications. Most … more

  • Springpad Review
  • 10 Paperless Office Myths
  • Technology Worth Noticing
  • A Talk With The FBI
  • Paperless Office – Reducing Paper Creation

Development

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Graduate School Options

Graduate school is the next academic step after getting a bachelor's degree.  Graduate schools award masters and … more

  • Fire (or keep) the Workaholics
  • Diplomas – What to do with them?
  • Interview with Jennifer Armitstead
  • Never Hire An MBA
  • Continual Self-Development

Productivity

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Solving the Wrong Problems

It is amazing how good people are at problem solving.  Think of all the inventions and methods people have come … more

  • Other Side of Productivity
  • Power of Routines
  • Improve Your Focus
  • The Role of Lighting
  • Productivity – What is it?

Money & Finances

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Borrow from your IRA

Usually I write about stuff that I recommend doing. In this post, I want to look at something that is possible, but not recommended … more

  • You Are Self Employed
  • Prepare for Next Year’s Taxes
  • Diversified Income
  • Money Thoughts
  • Income Diversification

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Useful Links

Here are a few things I've run across that I thought might be worth sharing.  If you find … more

above-average

Be Brilliant

Are you average or above average? By definition, you are probably average although I like to … more

Money Myths

Money Myths

The older I get and the more people I meet, the more I come to realize that biggest thing that … more

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Reader Questions

Here are some random question we've had from visitors to this site along with some attempts … more

Home Office Working From Home

Work From Home Tips

1. Go to work When you work from home, your workspace may be just down the hall, but you still … more

clutter-desk

TIP: Where Do I Look For It?

When it comes to organizing your stuff, most people deal with every item and ask "Where do … more

harvard-main

Graduate School Options

Graduate school is the next academic step after getting a bachelor's degree.  Graduate schools … more

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