What’s your focus for 2023? [PMP #271]
IMAGE: Sunset on Dec 31st 2022. It’s that time of year again when we set goals for the new year. And it’s important to have well-defined goals with specific outcomes you can measure (i.e. SMART […]
All posts tagged Decision Making
Productive decision making [PMP 268]
We make thousands of decisions every single day from what to wear or what to eat for breakfast to how to respond to an email or what to work on next. And we should always […]
Solve problems as quick as you can [PMP #255]
When problems arise, the natural thing to do is to put them off and run away from them. I’ve you’ve ever said something like, “I can’t think about this right now, I’ll deal with it […]
What are the “hidden costs”? [PMP #246]
Every decision you make comes with a cost. And I don’t just mean a financial cost. I’m talking about costs in the form of time, health, stress, energy and relationships. In other words, every decision […]
How to choose the right tools [PMP #228]
One of the things I get asked about the most is which tools to use and for what purpose. Whether you’re looking for a task management system, sales CRM, online scheduler or email automation tool, […]
How to balance being ‘reactive’ and ‘proactive’ [PMP #223]
Last Friday, my colleague, Warwick, and I were doing our weekly review where we go through all the clients we’re working with and we prioritise his workload for the upcoming week. During the conversation, he […]
How I decided to hire my first full-time contractor [PMP #209]
On my recent episode of Minor Updates, I shared that I’ve now hired my friend Warwick as a full-time contractor within my business. I’ve been working as a solo operator since I started my business […]
How I decide whether to use a new tool for my work [PMP #203]
It seems like every day there’s a new tool coming out that supposedly helps you to get more done and be more efficient. And if we’re not careful, shiny object syndrome tempts us to try […]
Quantity vs. Quality; What type of person are you? [PMP #202]
We all know about the importance of quality over quantity. And what I find interesting is to think about what you prefer (quantity or quality) as it relates to different areas of your life.
Productivity is simple (but not always easy) [PMP #201]
If you want to be more productive, it’s pretty simple… A lot of books, courses and other resources show you how to build these elaborate systems that help you to be more organised, prioritise your […]