1. Dec 2nd, 2006

    Six ways to be more productive

    SalaryScout has six great tips on productivity:

    1. Write down what needs to be accomplished
    2. Break tasks down into the smallest unit possible
    3. Prepare your environment for productivity
    4. Start with the quickest/easiest tasks first
    5. Set small, medium, and long term goals
    6. Only work on one task a time

    The first one is the “intuitive, but you never do it” tip. I can’t imagine being half productive without writing down everything and getting it off my mind.

    The last one is counter-intuitive. Tabbed browsing, virtual desktop, Duo Core, it’s all about multitasking. Yet, I’m faster when I don’t. The cost of context switching, and not allowing your brain to relax and adjust.

    Recommended read.

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    1. Dec 5th, 2006

      Martin

      Great list – seriously!

      Thanks for sharing it.

    2. Dec 5th, 2006

      Your Protagonist

      Thanks — I needed this today after two days off and a nasty flu the week before. Printing and pinning to the cube wall…

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