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Book Review – Creating Flow with OmniFocus (Second Edition)

Productivityist

To date, there have been two books that I can claim, without hesitation, have had a dramatic effect on the way I organise and live my life. That book saved me and by habitually applying the advice within it, I’ve been able to turn that part of my life around. However there is a class element to this book that rises above that.

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First Look - The Amazon Kindle Fire

Small Business Labs

 Despite a sometimes confusing user interface and a few other problems (for example, it's hard to plug in), I like it and already use it more than my iPad (which I also like).  But it fits nicely in my book bag and I'm already traveling with it.   I thought the 7 inch form factor would be too small.

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Technology to help with minute taking

Practically Perfect PA

More recently I’ve heard from assistants that have tried a few different apps and bits of tech which have really helped with their minute taking so I thought I would give a few examples of what is out there. Again it is a digital notebook but it also has an automated To-Do organiser which syncs with calendars and address books.

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Mission Possible

Office Dynamics

Seeing it propped up on my keyboard tray provides a continual reminder about the initiatives I want to leverage both at work and in my personal life. For example, here is mine, right off a blue index card that sits prominently atop my desk: Be willing to do the best in everything. Mission statements don’t have to be complex.

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The Most Important Trait To Boost Your Productivity

Productivityist

Example : I am currently working to launch my first online course. For example, I have learned how to structure a course (e.g. For example, want a book contract with a major publisher? Example : I was new to the financial services industry in 2009 and found some of the terminology unfamiliar. YouTube Videos.

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Streamlining Your Workstation For Productivity

Small Business CEO

In college, my favorite professor had stacks of books and articles that rivaled the Empire State Building. That boils all the way down to your work station, both as an example to your employees and a place where you can be as productive as possible in the least amount of time necessary. What’s all the fuss about keeping a clean desk?

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Answering Reader Mail: Tips and Tools for EAs?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

For example, I am about to start as an EA, and am a bit worried that I won't be able to write down everything my boss says. My notes for the above will looks like this once done: Lobster RSVP 7pm for 8ppl Satur 2) Laptop - I take notes with a Mac Book Air just because it is so compact and easy to carry around.