Apply the Pareto Principle (i.e., the 80/20 rule)

Apply the Pareto Principle (i.e., the 80/20 rule)

If 80% of the benefit is all you need and can be had for 20% of the effort, then do it.  Learning to effectively skim and comprehend a reference book is one such example. For each chapter, read the first paragraph, the first sentence of each subsequent paragraph,...
Protect yourself from your phone

Protect yourself from your phone

Today’s smart phones are remarkable devices that can add real value to one’s life. But if mismanaged, smart phones can be a productivity killer. Consider the following best productivity practices to have your phone work for you and not against you. Configure your...
Build and sustain a strong foundation

Build and sustain a strong foundation

Your emotional state and strength are sustained by rest, nourishment, and physical well-being. Build and sustain a solid foundation of mental and physical resilience by optimizing the following:  Quality sleep—to maintain mental clarity and focus Healthy...
Be accountable for your wins and losses

Be accountable for your wins and losses

Play the game of life and play to win. Everyone wins when you give your best, honest effort. Learn how to gracefully… Relish the taste of victory and gracefully enjoy its rewardsTreat your losing opponent with respect and humility… acknowledge their effortEmbrace and...
Learn how to recover

Learn how to recover

When necessary, have a regimen of self-care to aid recovery. When life’s strain reduces your emotional reserve to the point of becoming anxious, annoyed, or even angry, execute a personal routine developed to provide some bit of respite and recovery. In real time,...