It is pragmatic to have the primary focus on the present, but we also should not ignore thinking about the past and future. Maintaining a balanced perspective on the past, present, and future is crucial for sustained productivity. Though dwelling on the past can be unproductive, learning from past [...]
Productivity is a concept that is highly valued in modern society. We are encouraged to be efficient, to complete tasks quickly, and prioritize our work. One popular strategy for achieving productivity is known as "eating the frog." This metaphor suggests that we should tackle our most difficult or unpleasant [...]
I remember a sleepy afternoon, about 45 years back when my teacher, during my visit to his house, unexpectedly asked me if I collected newspaper clippings. When I shook my head no, he pulled out his stash of newspaper clippings and advised me to acquire this habit! Then and [...]
The brilliant meme above by Instachaaz captures the turmoil of people about time management. The Ever Given ship that was stuck in the Suez canal had sparked this idea. Procrastination is the biggest obstacle to personal productivity. Procrastination is real! We are humans and not computers that continue working, [...]
We are always striving to attain a few goals, some professional and some personal. The secret behind achieving a seemingly big goal is to start dividing it into doable actions. This old adage exemplifies the spirit - How to eat an elephant; of course one bite at a time. [...]