Jan 17, 2017
Productivity, Potential, Planning, Goals, Email
Summary
Living up to our “productivity
potential” can be so elusive, can’t it? We’ll look at that in our
Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, productivity
strategist Steve Kahle shares a very helpful perspective on how we
can reach that potential through some simple
shifts.
Bob's Thought of the Day
You’ll discover:
- Why it’s more difficult to live up to our productivity potential when we are distracted by less important matters.
- The difference between efficiency and effectiveness.
- What it means to “eat that frog” and how it helps you be more productive.
- Why you must distinguish between the urgent and the important.
Interview with Steve Kahle
You’ll discover:
- How Mike Rowe (from “Dirty Jobs”) impacted Steve’s approach to productivity.
- Why you need a clear finish line for your workday.
- The value of using your calendar as a “doing” list.
- Dwight Eisenhower’s advice about planning.
- The relationship between goals, tasks, and your calendar.
- Why it’s important to have an empty email inbox, and how to successfully deal with all those emails.
- How to use Steve’s “Promise Management 3” system to manage tasks.
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- Learn how @mikeroweworks impacted @SteveKahle’s approach to productivity.
- Productivity guru @SteveKahle shows you how to tame your out-of-control email inbox.
- Discover @SteveKahle’s “Promise Management 3” system for managing tasks.
Interview Links
“How Do High Achievers Plan Their
Workday?”
The Proactive Lane Boot Camp
Connect with Steve on
LinkedIn
Follow Steve Kahle on Twitter
Resources