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06Sep 2020 by Jasmine

The Eisenhower Box: What Should Actually Be on Your To-Do List

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Dwight D. Eisenhower is most famous for the work he accomplished as the 34th president of the United States. During his two terms he helped launch the National Highway System, the Internet, and the NASA space exploration program. By now you might be thinking, how did he accomplish all of that? As it turns out, he used a simple but powerful task management strategy to identify the most important work. And now, his method is appropriately known as the Eisenhower Method. You may have heard it referred to as the Eisenhower Box or the urgent important matrix. Whatever you call it, mastering this simple skill can help you add order to your to do list and become a pro at task management. Keep reading to learn more about: What is…

7 Books to Read if You Want to Become a Solopreneur + How to Read Like a Pro

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Starting your own business is an exciting venture, but it can also feel overwhelming. When every decision is on your shoulders, it’s easy to find yourself frozen and unsure. There is no map for this uncharted territory of yours, but there are guides and insights everywhere. You don’t need a degree to be a solopreneur, but you will need help. Nobody does it alone. So, this is where reading comes in. Books based on real success stories or science are some of the best guides you can have on your journey. But how do you make sure that you’re doing it right? We break down the right way to read and learn as well as our top 7 books for solopreneurs. How to Read Like a Pro When you're reading…

How to Get More Work Done (Without Actually Doing More)

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There are thousands of articles listing different hacks to make you more productive. But the problem is that productivity is often misunderstood. Every day, people mistake being busy for productivity. As such, people may feel productive, and even overwhelmed, but they’re not accomplishing much. So, how do we tell the difference between being busy and being productive? It’s simple. Take a closer look at the words themselves. The idea of productivity is based upon the word produce. If you have had a productive day, you will have produced something. To put it another way, you will have something to show for all of your work. In the age of instant communication and technology that gives us access to work everywhere, it’s easy to focus on appearing busy rather than producing…