Despite popular belief, e-mail does not have to run your life. E-mail is not your boss. It is simply a method of communicating information, just like postal mail. Before the advent of all of our modern electronic "conveniences" there was… Continue reading
E Tip-3 E-Mail Auto Responders to Break E-Mail Addiction
THIS IS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: E-Mail Addiction Has Reached Epidemic Proportions. If You Don't Take Proper Precautions, It Will Soon Take Over the Planet. Seriously. According to a Kings College study that Tim Ferriss often cites, e-mail and phone… Continue reading
E Tip-How to Fold a T-shirt in 2 Seconds
OK--it take 2 minutes and 13 seconds to watch this video, but if you work in retail, do a lot of laundry, or simply want to dazzle and amaze your friends, you should check it out: It was recommended on… Continue reading
E Tip-How can I KEEP “First Things First”?
[caption id="attachment_238" align="alignright" width="300"] Tonya and I use effective time strategies so we can enjoy activities like a 3-hour lunch last Saturday![/caption] This year, I will be different. This week, I will be different. Today, I will be different. We… Continue reading
E Tip-How to Write an Effective E-Mail Update
As promised, here's an example of my most recent e-mail update and some tips you can use when you reach out to your network. (Note: These are my opinions on how to efficiently keep in touch with a broad personal… Continue reading
E Tip-How can I efficiently keep in touch with contacts?
One of the greatest professional assets is who you know and who knows you. According to a study of over 600 MBA grads, with 56 % earning over $100,000, "Fifty-eight percent of respondents believe a person skilled at networking could… Continue reading
