Reflections on a Marathon
April 25 dawned chilly but clear in Big Sur, California. With the crack of a gun, I and a few thousand other folks started running …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
When Happy Hour Isn’t an Option… Or Is It?
A while ago, I read a piece in the Wall Street Journal called When Happy Hour Isn't An Option, Finding Time to Network. The author, …Read More
Need TP? Just Ask Alice
At a recent Real Simple event at Grand Central Terminal, I was handed a fascinating advertisement for a new business called Alice. This online retail/delivery …Read More
It’s Not Your Last Supper
Today I was exchanging emails with Maureen Mackey over at The Fiscal Times about what we were going to order for a lunch meeting. I …Read More
Surfing the Web is Productive
We spend vast amounts of time on the internet. We watch the latest cat videos, check Facebook, etc. It's not exactly productive, per se. But …Read More
Thoughts on Good Housekeeping’s 125th Birthday
I spent a fun evening last night at Shine On, the show celebrating Good Housekeeping’s 125th anniversary. It was not a “show” per se as …Read More
The 20-Minute Call
Here's an insight into productivity that takes many of us too long to learn: if you do creative work, the best gift you can possibly …Read More
Yep, parents are spending more time with their kids
Tara Parker-Pope's Well blog over at the New York Times highlighted findings this week from economists Garey and Valerie Ramey that college-educated parents are spending …Read More
Dina Santorelli on 168 Hours
Dina Santorelli posted a few time management tips from 168 Hours over at her blog, Making Baby Grand, today. Thanks Dina! …Read More
The Case Against Inbox Zero
When I started researching productivity for 168 Hours, some people mentioned the concept of "Inbox Zero" -- that is, the zen-like state that ensues from …Read More