At the end of the first course lecture, a hand goes up. “Could you recommend us any books to read?” A variation of this happens in each course I teach. I often tell my content marketing students that the best way to create content is to listen to your users’ questions. I decided to practice […]
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My Productivity System – a Routine That Tames the Chaos
It’s Sunday morning, I’ve just taken a shower after my morning run. Coffee is steaming, breakfast is waiting, and my cat is lying on the kitchen counter overlooking the table. She looks on as I sit down, take a sip, and get to work. I open my bullet journal, my task list, and my calendar. It’s […]
Productivity Tools – a Fast Track to Success
I mentioned in the first post of this series that no tool can help you without the right mindset. The opposite is also true. No one app can become a panacea for your efficiency issues, but the right productivity tools can save you lots of time and improve your flow. Of course, productivity is a deeply […]
The Personal Productivity Methods I Love – and You Should, Too!
A friend surprised me recently. She was interested to hear about the personal productivity methods I use. I almost didn’t know where to start – and moreover, I didn’t understand why she wanted to hear from me of all people. Aren’t there enough productivity gurus out there? It seems we’re always looking for answers on productivity […]
So You Want a Career in Marketing?
“What does a PR person actually do,” I asked. Without knowing it at the time, this was the first step of my career in marketing. The idea came to me largely by chance and my personal career development was as haphazard as a ball’s journey in a pinball machine. It’s crazy to think that 11 […]