Outsourcing Efficiently

Quick Tip: The idea of outsourcing some of your daily tasks to someone else is very attractive.  However, if it is easy to do, then it may indicate you weren’t operating very efficiently in the first place.  Make sure you aren’t just moving busy work from your plate to someone else.  First fix the process, then delegate.

Buying Software

Quick Tip: Don’t avoid buying software when it will save you time.  I found a $150 piece of software that automates a task I was paying $1,000 per month to have someone else do.

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Good Bookshelves

Quick Tip: When buying bookshelves beware of particle board shelves. They are usually decorative and not designed to hold the weight of real books. After a few months they will bow and eventually dump your books on the floor. You can sometimes glue or screw a board to the bottom of each shelf to improve its strength, but solid wood is a better option.

Jumpstart Creativity at the Library

Quick Tip:  When you need an injection of creativity, consider spending an hour browsing your local library.  I find that the change in environment and letting my mind explore whatever it feels like is a great way to great way to get into a creative mindset.

Productivity Family Tree

Mike Pierre wrote a cute post at lifehack.org that mentions this site.  I’m listed as the “up-and-coming son” with the “arguably most stylish productivity website”.

Cleaning Supplies

Quick Tip: Keeping a rag and bottle of Windex near your desk can make it much easier to keep your work area clean.

Handheld Copy Machine

Quick Tip: A digital camera can serve as a simple hand held copy machine.  If you need a copy of a rebate before mailing it in, just snap a photo.  Want a copy of a deposit before mailing it off?  Grab your camera.

Simple Todo List

There are many different ways to manage your todo list.  I am currently having the most luck with a single sheet of paper placed in the center of my desk.  I draw a line across the middle.  The things above the the line are the things I must complete.  The things below are the other items I think of during the day.  I write big so I can only fit a finite number of items on the page.  For right now this is working very well.

Vote Again

With well over 3,000 votes in the Organization category, we are ready to move on to the Personal Development section.  So take a few minutes to vote for your favorite answers. You just select a question that looks interesting and then select the best answer from the two presented.  When you stop seeing any new interesting answers, just move on to another question.

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