Category Archives: Productivity

Conquer Your Computer

Posted on May 7, 2018 by

The first thing to understand is that, contrary to outward appearances, the computer is not deliberately trying to frustrate you. Kicking it or throwing it against the wall will not make it behave any better, and is probably not covered … Continue reading →

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We Can ALL be Winners!

Posted on February 27, 2018 by

Set your goal and train for success. Continue reading →

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Show Don’t Tell—Not Just for Novels

Posted on February 14, 2018 by

It’s Valentine’s Day and you suspect a simple statement of love won’t win you any points today. The writers’ adage of “Show Don’t Tell” is true for love as well as for novels. Roses or chocolate? Too cliche. Be creative. … Continue reading →

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Who is stealing your time?

Posted on January 25, 2018 by

 What do you do when you first sit at your computer in the morning? If you’re anything like most people I know, you begin by checking your emails and messages. Well, I don’t do that now—I get right to work … Continue reading →

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