In my farming childhood the principle of fallowing a paddock was common (leaving ground uncultivated for a season, in order to rest the land, restore its fertility, and prepare it for a new crop.). These days, however, it’s not a word you often see or hear, except in cropping country. It was therefore with [...]
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Ever noticed that if you focus on a strong desire something relevant almost always happens? (Time-saving tip – be clear on your objectives and you’re more likely to get them!) On a professional trip to Singapore I’d woken up in the beautiful Grand Waterfront Copthorne hotel thinking, ‘I want to learn something new so I [...]
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The whole of New Zealand is still reeling from the tragic earthquake that hit Christchurch on 22 February 2011. It is hard to fathom the extraordinary circumstances the people of our Garden City are living through. Two of my staff, Jill and Sanchia, are currently in Christchurch doing what they can to help family and friends move [...]
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I’ve had a real wake up call. Twice in the last two weeks I have travelled to Australia to attend conferences on internet marketing with some of the world’s top experts. I realised I have been working in the online world for the last eleven years, and now it is time to take it to [...]
Sometimes it seems that time literally slips through our fingers. With the 2nd month of the year now unfolding lets look at a couple of the most common time management mistakes and how to stop them from stealing your precious hours: 1: Doing the easy things first! This little critter can suck the [...]
Never ones to do things by halves at GettingAGrip.com we have spent the summer engaging in some serious work/life balance – beautiful beach-filled days partnered with knuckling down and spinning out a brand new and much improved website! Check it out at www.gettingagrip.com. FREE OFFER….. ‘How To Regain One Hour Of Your Time In 90 Seconds’ [...]
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Business people and professionals around the world are shackled by the status quo or the day-to-day grind. The first step to breaking out of those chains is to believe that you can achieve so much more – go on, I dare you, play a bigger game!
One of my ezine readers from Papua New Guinea recently sent this cry for help. ‘I am struggling with managing my time in completing tasks assigned. I have read your book but the willpower in me to take control of my time is lacking. I guess my weakness is saying “No”. Could you provide some reference [...]