Best business book, new rules for email, and a tomato timer for productivity
This is an excerpt from my weekly email, Something for Everyone, a list of what I’m enjoying within the topics of productivity and time management. (format credit: Tim Ferriss)
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Experiment I’m trying ??
I’ve used this technique on and off for several years, but I recently started using it more. Every time, I’m reminded of its greatness.
Article I’m reading ??
Hide your phone when you’re trying to work
I used to be borderline-addicted to my phone, until I finally decided my phone isn’t worth the time and brain cells I was dedicating to it. So, I made some serious changes, starting with these seven.
Video I’m watching ??
The book is “The Coaching Habit” by Michael Bungay Stainer, which I added to my reading list and read after watching this video.
At the heart of this book are seven essential questions which “great coaches” should ask. Plus, it’s a short and easy read.
Quote I’m pondering ??
“It’s not that we have little time, but more that we waste a good deal of it.” — Seneca
Among the many places we waste a good deal of time is in our email inbox, which I’ve cut down drastically thanks to some new rules for checking email.
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~ Josh