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. … [Read more...] about Jumpstart Creativity at the Library
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Lowering Gas Prices
While visiting relatives last week I saw some television. Since we don't have a TV hooked up to watch any type of broadcast programming, it was interesting to see some of the things that are on now days. On one show (I think it was the O'Reilly Factor) the host was interviewing someone who had written a book about oil, oil prices or something like that. The host kept asking the guy "so who sets the price of oil." The author tried to explain that it was a market, but the O'Reilly didn't seem to get it and asked, "so does OPEC set the price of oil?" Then I saw on the news that several presidential candidates are contemplating a gas tax holiday during the summer months. This leads me to … [Read more...] about Lowering Gas Prices
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". … [Read more...] about Productivity Family Tree
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. … [Read more...] about Cleaning Supplies
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. … [Read more...] about Handheld Copy Machine
Reader Question – Emailing Your Boss
How to write emails to your boss Don't try to impress with the length of your email. Most of the time they will appreciate a short and to the point message. If you need to explain something in more detail, consider listing the main points as bullets at the top and add the rest of your explanation at the bottom or as an attachment. This allows them to quickly grasp the issue without reading through several hundred words. Another advantage of a short message is that it is more likely to get read. If your boss is busy, they may read a short email and leave longer ones to be read later. You can help your boss prioritize your emails, by adding a short code in the subject. For example, … [Read more...] about Reader Question – Emailing Your Boss
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. … [Read more...] about Simple Todo List
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. … [Read more...] about Vote Again
Paperless with the Kindle
James Harris has some interesting thoughts on going paperless when it comes to magazines. In particular he looks at how his Kindle has changed the way he reads. I have a Sony Reader which uses a similar screen and I agree with him that it is a very pleasurable way to read. Here are some quotes from his post. We are really very close to having a paperless society that pundits have talked about every since I can remember. People always exclaim they hate reading off the computer screen even though they spend hours a day doing so. Now the Kindle offers a better way to read, even better than paper, and that starts to suggest going paperless is possible. I'm a little less optimistic. I … [Read more...] about Paperless with the Kindle
Vote: Best Organization Tip
We have been interviewing a number of people for their best tips in a number of areas. Now we need your help to vote for the best tip. Select a question from the list and vote for the best answer. They answers you are show are selected at random so once you start to see a bunch of repeats, move on to another question. … [Read more...] about Vote: Best Organization Tip