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May 2003
In The Tipping Point, Malcom Gladwell writes about how
minor changes can produce major consequences. May’s organizing
ETIP includes three small changes you can make to be more productive
and change your world:
Are you aware of your natural high and low energy times of the
day? With this bit of self-awareness, choose your activities accordingly.
Plan to work on the hard stuff during a high energy time of your
day, and work on easy, pleasant tasks during times when your energy
is lower.
Some tasks are better accomplished in a consolidated fashion;
bill paying, for example. Whether you bank on line, call in a
credit card number, or mail a check, each requires set-up time
to get the job done. Pay bills twice a month and save on set-up
time. Bundle the task of maintaining an address book or database.
Collect addresses & phone numbers in one spot. Update your
system once or twice a month, and stop searching for addresses
or phone numbers. Errands and phone calls are other tasks that
you can do in bundles. Bundle-up and watch yourself flow!
At the end of the day, take ten minutes to declutter your space.
Tidy up as much as you can, returning things to their places.
Apply the take ten principle to your desk or any room at home.
Take ten and you’re better prepared for tomorrow.
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