Tag Archives: Problems-solved
How do you set your agenda for the day?
As you know from listening to my podcast, I keep my TO DO list on paper. It keeps me honest about keeping it a reasonable length, and ruthless pruning items that I’m never going to do. But even so, my … Continue reading
How big is your backlog?
I’m trying to get a sense of what kinds of things stay on our backlogs and clutter up our mental lives. When you don’t get to something on your “to do” list on a given day, how long does it … Continue reading
"Self-promoting w/o being a jerk" — good topic?
Today’s podcast is about how to be self-promoting without being a jerk about it. I think it’s one of my better podcasts. What do you think? Should this be expanded into a chapter (or part of a chapter) in the … Continue reading
What makes up your physical clutter?
Ok, my desk sometimes gets a tad messy. So now I’m working on techniques for whipping that desk back into shape. Looking around, there’s a clear pattern: I’ve got Books-I’ll-read-someday here, along with a bunch of incoming paper mail that … Continue reading
Help college students work less :-)
I’ve been getting a lot of letters from college students asking for tips that are specific to them. I’m trying to get a sense of what the big issues are in college these days. In my Taking Killer Notes episode, … Continue reading
Is there any place for using data and observation in the book?
I’d value your thoughts. I just wrote a fairly rambling post about my frustration at how we ignore data in favor of superstition, and that could lead to stuff like, oh, the collapse of modern society.
What major problems should the book address?
Here are some of my current ideas: Procrastination Managing e-mail overload Building stronger relationships Leaving work earlier Fixing Meetings once and for all Motivating yourself Receiving & giving feedback constructively I’m pasty white, have no muscles, and blotchy. I want … Continue reading
