Not a good idea to start the day with e-mails, Twitter and Facebook

How do I know? Because I do it all the time , using the following reasoning:
“If I get rid of the little things like dealing with e-mails and writing Tweets and checking out Facebook, I’ll clear the decks and my mind will be freer to concentrate on the longer, harder projects. Besides, it should [...]

The cost of a messy desk

Most entrepreneurs that I know have a hard time keeping up with the paperwork. It gets piled up and they can’t find a clean surface on their desk. That’s when they start piling the stuff on the floor, until they can’t take it anymore. Then they sometimes throw everything in a box, which of course [...]

Why Hard Work Doesn’t Necessarily Pay Off

You are facing a major deadline. The best way to perform at your best is to:

 Buckle down and focus on the job until it’s done.

 Make sure you keep up with the social chats around the water cooler.

Studies have shown that by far, the best alternative is…the second one. Surprised? Most people are. But it makes [...]