I’ve already written about common patterns of various techniques which are based on the “start with facts” idea. Another, similar one, is based on the idea of getting it all out of your head (before you really start doing anything about it). Numerous techniques are using this approach to start your engines. Take GTD (Getting…
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Rules For Meetings
The Internet is full of “10 Rules For Effective Meetings” blog posts so why not create my own? Sure, why not? These are the guidelines I try to follow when organizing meetings. They work fine for me in the context of the company I work for (flat structure, ~80 people, no managers, no corpo-bullshit). I have…
Me vs. Email – Trying To Reach Inbox Zero
I was addicted to email checking. Or maybe I should say that I still am the same way an alcoholic doesn’t stop being alcoholic, he merely doesn’t drink anymore. So let me say I’m still emailoholic who checks email in controlled manner. Or at least, one who tries to achieve the inbox zero. Checking email often was exhausting,…
2016 – Year of Self-Retro
It is almost the end of January, but I believe it is still a good time to make some New Year’s resolutions. Today I want to describe one of mine, which I believe could be a good fit for many of us. As you know, it is very simple to make resolutions but much harder…