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Monthly Archives: July 2011

1 Step To Start Regaining Control Of Your Inbox

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Stever

I spent a couple of hours today methodically unsubscribing from several years’ worth of newsletters, subscriptions, etc. It’s amazing how freeing it feels to see browser window after browser window saying, “Thank you, you will no longer receive these emails.” … Continue reading →

Posted in communication | Tagged communication, email, organization | 5 Comments

Is The Marketplace of Ideas Turning Into a Swamp?

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Stever

We take it for granted that making things easier is always a good thing. I disagree. Sometimes it is, while sometimes it isn’t. Today, I’ve been contemplating the case where maybe it’s good to make things harder. Technology has made … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, culture, Psychology, strategy | Tagged overload | 8 Comments

Give Yourself Some Slack Time

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Stever

One of the most important things that I’ve learned is that you can only be up to 100% efficient - you can’t get 25 hours of work done in a day. How do you know when you’re at the point … Continue reading →

Posted in Focus, Productivity | Tagged focus, productivity, time management | 7 Comments

I’m still not convinced Inbox Zero is necessary

Time spent processing email simply isn’t necessarily time well spent. If you’re going to argue with that statement, show me the data. Continue reading →

Peek behind the curtain: Who actually benefits from your ‘extended warranty’?

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Stever

I bought a printer recently. The store clerk offered to sell me the 3-year warranty, which cost 1/3 as much as the entire printer. I confess, the very idea astounded me. Apparently, I’m supposed to believe that the printer can’t … Continue reading →