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Tip: The BEST Question |
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Think about it: From the moment we wake up to the
second we go to sleep, we are making decisions about
how we spend our time. I'd like to share with you my
secret weapon for making smarter time choices: I ask
myself the BEST time management question*:
What is the BEST use of my time, right now??*
For example, this morning when the alarm went off, I
had to decide whether to get out of bed to exercise
(which I know will make me feel energized all day)
OR hit the snooze button and get a little more sleep
(which I felt I could use). Today, I decided to get
up and exercise (hence I have energy to write this
column!) while other days the answer to question is
to hit the snooze button. Both are smart decisions,
if I consciously decide that it is the best use of
my time. There are literally hundreds of other
similar pivotal points in my day that benefit from
using this question.
I especially love to use the question when I have
just 5-10 minutes in between activities and I'm not
sure what to do. When I ask myself this question, I
think about what I'd like or need to do today that
can fit in this timeframe. I have found many things
I can do in this short time that enables me to get
more done in less time every day, such as:
- Peruse the newspaper
- Fold a load of laundry
- Research something on the internet
- Call for an appointment I need to make
- Organize my stuff
- Do the dishes
- Pay a few bills online
- Read a few of my online newsletters
- And so on!
Each of the above, when completed, gives me a
sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Now don't
we all need a little more of that at the end of our
busy days?! Consider writing this question on a
piece of paper and put it where you work. You may be
surprised what you decide to do!
So now that you are done reading this tip,
what's the BEST use of YOUR time, right now?!
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A "Complete Idiot's" Count Down |
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As many of you know, I had the privilege this
year to write "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Speed
Reading" with my friend and colleague Pam Mullan. I
am excited to share the cover of it with you (which
I just received this week!) and am counting the days
(55) until it is released on June 3.
During this time, I am creating a targeted
marketing list for people, newspapers, companies,
associations, and radio and TV stations that might
have interest in this book. If you know of anyone I
should be in contact with, I'd greatly appreciate
their contact info. Thank you in advance for
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10 Days Ebook Up For Sale |
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I am pleased to report that the ebook version of
my book 10 Days to Faster Reading is
now available for sale on my website. It consists of
a 122 page Adobe PDF document that can be downloaded
to your computer or other electronic reading device.
I am especially excited about this as I've had
many inquiries from people overseas looking to read
the book but can't get the book in their country.
The ebook will also be used for my online course in
the process of being designed.
If you purchase either the print or ebook
version, please know that I am eager to help you
achieve your reading goals. Contact me with your
questions as you read along and I'll do what I can
to help!
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Work Smarter with Our Free Teleclass
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You can now access Beyond Overload: 10 Secrets to
Get Back Control on demand. A pre-recorded
session is now available for your immediate playback
or download the MP3 file. Listen to it yourself or
invite your colleagues to join in. Check it out!
Beyond Overload Teleclass Recording |
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