From Chapter 13 “Efficiency” in Ingredients of Outliers. Food For Thought I'm sure you've noticed some recurring themes: Put it in writing, use a checklist, press on when you feel like quitting, and stay positive-- it will work, you will learn, and you will have fun! It's much easier to be efficient when you're having fun. When you're no having fun, change your course or change your perspective. In Other Words The most efficient way to live reasonably is every morning to make a plan of one’s day and every night to examine the results obtained. ~ Alexis Carrel There is never … [Read more...]
Efficiency-Smarter, not harder- best practices of an Outlier!
Its that time of year again when we have to say goodbye to summer and hello again to those busy schedules of holidays, school for some, and peaks in business for many. I’m sure, as we think fondly of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, we also have that immediate feeling surrounding the upcoming Fall and Winter seasons wondering, just exactly how we will manage it all. As we fill in our planners we are reminded of our packed-to-the-brim schedules with too many pop-up reminders on our phone, and constant alarms in our Outlook. For some of us, who are slated into cubes or corporate headquarters, it's that … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Become More Efficient
Do you often catch yourself thinking, "There just isn't enough hours in the day!" We know we have. When every aspect of your life starts to amp up, it might get very overwhelming. The best way to cope with this is to become more efficient. Efficiency is the catalyst for productivity. Being efficient is a characteristic every outlier should possess. According to Forbes Magazine, there are some quick and easy changes anyone can make to their daily routines to make they day more efficient and productive. Here are 5 ideas we pulled from their list that we believe to be the most helpful: Get … [Read more...]