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Yes, Toxic Productivity Is a Thing. Here’s How to Unlearn It and Make Peace with Time

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That’s what Oliver Burkeman, a self-proclaimed productivity geek, says about the state of the world today. But he offers a different perspective, one that views productivity as a function of well-being. “We Most of Burkeman’s advice is about toxic productivity and how to avoid it. Productivity 101: Faster isn’t always better.

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A New Book Explores How Embracing Uncertainty Helps You Develop a Growth Mindset

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Musk challenged the industry standard of $600 per kilowatt hour by breaking batteries down into raw components and demonstrating that the materials could be purchased on the London Metal Exchange for $80 per kilowatt hour. Instead, he says, “my goal in year one was to understand the game so I could play it my own way.”

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Set Stretch Goals

Office Dynamics

From Joan Burge’s new book, Joan’s Greatest Administrative Secrets Revealed (2018). Don’t you dare settle for mediocre goals. What is a stretch goal? It is a goal that causes you to go beyond what you know. It is a goal that challenges your thinking and basi­cally makes you uncomfortable. Oh heavens, I thought!

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7 Goals to Invigorate Your Career in the New Year

All Things Admin

As the days fly by toward a new year, now is the perfect time to start setting your goals for next year. While that sounds good in theory, it can be a bit more challenging in practice when it comes to putting your goals in print. What are some goals to consider for the upcoming year? If all else fails, pick up a book!

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New Book Announcement: The Invisibility Cure

Eat Your Career

I am so excited to announce that my new book is now available for purchase ! For those of you who attend my monthly free webinars and Q&A sessions , you’ve no doubt heard me talk about this book. When I truly set my intention to finish and publish this book by the middle of this year, things just fell into place.

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5 Must-Have Skills for Progressive Assistants From Joan’s book, Who Took My Pen… Again?

Office Dynamics

Decision making is key for productivity and growth. Think of the future in terms of: new projects outcomes goals your executive’s calendar important upcoming event potential business Consider trends and changes in technology. Purchase Here. Place a picture by your desk that speaks to your creative side. Decision – Making.

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Does Money Really Make People Happier?

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In his book, Geller shares a core message that money is not security or freedom. Learning to manage money responsibly and serve others is like being able to use electric current in a productive manner. But that’s not what the ultimate goal should be; luxury items won’t make you happier—not in the long run.