Category Archives: Individual Productivity

Are You Too Busy Keeping Score To Play The Game?

Nugget: “In truth, people can generally make time for what they choose to do; it is not really the time but the will that is lacking.”~ Sir John Lubbock Reflection drill: We tend to rate our success by the number of activities we … Continue reading

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Are You Lost In A Sea Of Manila?

Nugget: “The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.”~ Mike Murdock Reflection drill: Remove the clutter in your work area by removing those materials that you do not use on a regular basis. If you don’t need it right … Continue reading

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Keep Your Time Log Current

Nugget: “We sleep, but the loom of life never stops, and the pattern which was weaving when the sun went down is weaving when it comes up in the morning.”~ Henry Ward Beecher Reflection drill: Time logs work only if properly kept, and … Continue reading

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Tired Of Being The Crossing Guard?

Nugget: “Be ready when opportunity comes. Luck is the time when preparation and opportunity meet.”~ Roy D. Chapin Jr. Reflection drill: Eliminate ALL distractions — of EVERY nature. If you have a poorly located work area next to a heavy traffic pattern, change … Continue reading

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Are You A Morning Person?

Nugget: “A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.”~ Patricia Neal Reflection drill: Observe the times of day when you tend to be the most creative, social or adapt at problem solving. Do your best to match your scheduled … Continue reading

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What Are You Doing To Nurture Your Plan For Success?

Nugget: “When I am delivering my very best, then that is when I feel successful.”~ Art Fettig Reflection drill: You’ll learn as you go. Make your best guess, then correct as required once you know more. Why it matters: Wanting success is not … Continue reading

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Are You Making Any Progress On Your Goals?

Nugget: “Wherever there is danger, there lurks opportunity; whenever there is opportunity, there lurks danger. The two are inseparable. They go together.”~ Earl Nightingale Reflection drill: Begin every week by identifying the most rewarding step you will complete toward the attainment of your long-range … Continue reading

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How Much More Do You Want To Accomplish?

Nugget: “Determine what specific goal you want to achieve. Then dedicate yourself to its attainment with unswerving singleness of purpose, the trenchant zeal of a crusader.”~ Paul J. Meyer Reflection drill: Make planning a routine part of today’s agenda. Make a To Do List and … Continue reading

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Do You Have Any Old Business Hanging Over Your Head?

Nugget: “Sometimes only a change of viewpoint is needed to convert a tiresome duty into an interesting opportunity.”~ Alberta Flanders Reflection drill: Find all those half-finished projects lying about and finish them, one by one. You can’t concentrate 100% on new business … Continue reading

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No Pain, No Gain?

Nugget: “Time is at once the most valuable and the most perishable of all our possessions.”~ John Randolph Reflection drill: Taking immediate action is a habit you can build. Like working a new set of muscles, at first it’s uncomfortable. But soon you’ll … Continue reading

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