The shy connector’s schedule: making time to breathe
It starts innocently enough. You’re asked to attend a meeting next Tuesday. You accept. Your coworkers invite you to lunch on Wednesday. You agree. A friend invites you to her birthday party next week. You put it on your calendar. Then another meeting invitation comes, and another, and another. Networking...
Source: sacha chua :: enterprise 2.0 consultant, storyteller, geek
Challenges of Satellite Internet Access
Certain locations where terrestrial internet access is not available normally utilize satellite internet services including those people who are always on the go. Geostationary satellites then...
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Saving time and money with a chest freezer
Living an awesome life is easier when you can free up some time and money to do so. W- and I bought a chest freezer more than a month ago, and it's been great.
When we analyzed whether or not a chest freezer would work, we realized that most of the usual monetary savings didn't apply to us.
W- and I already prepare practically all of our meals, so we wouldn't see significant savings from just dining in more often.
We already shop the sales, so bulk buying isn't that much of...
Source: sacha chua :: enterprise 2.0 consultant, storyteller, geek
Find your attention wandering during teleconferences?
Find your attention wandering during teleconferences? The temptation to check your mail or surf the Web is hard to resist when no one can see you.
Instead of giving in, try taking minutes for the meeting. You'll force yourself to pay more attention, avoiding the embarrassing need to say "I'm sorry, what was the question again?". You'll also find it easier to remember action items and details afterwards. If you share your notes with your team members, you'll create...
Source: sacha chua :: enterprise 2.0 consultant, storyteller, geek
HOW TO FOCUS ON YOUR WORK AND AVOID INTERRUPTIONS
Study says that people work faster when constantly interrupted but in effect produces less and poor results.
Here you are in your office, you are in thinking mode… devising a plan or a strategy. It is for an extremely important assignment your boss just gave you the other day. Suddenly, the phone rings and you feel you are obliged to answer. [read more...]
15 WAYS TO BEAT THE FILIPINO TIME
If you are a Filipino or you have been in the Philippines, I’m sure you know what “Filipino Time” means. Its like DST (daylight saving time) but only backwards. Seriously, its about the extra 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours —being late that is very common and acceptable in the country.
The Filipinos abroad are exempted from this phenomenon. [read more...]
NEED MORE TIME IN YOUR OWN HANDS? TRY TO DELEGATE
If you have the time to do all the things you need to do just by yourself, then this might not be for you. But if you have the desire or need to free up more time, you also have things in your mind that you think you shouldn’t be doing, then continue reading. [read more]
2ND CHANCE TO BE ORGANIZED (A Palm Review)
At last. The long wait is almost over. I’ve always been a Palm fan. Every time there is a new model, I try my best to find an excuse to upgrade and I would do so. (like dropping it on purpose – just kidding)
Here is the list of Palm devices I bought for the last 10 years:
Palm Pilot III
Palm V
Palm M515
Palm Tungsten T3
Palm TX
Palm Treo 600
Palm Treo 650
Palm Treo 680
Goodbye Multitasking!
We all know that getting things done requires a lot of energy and maybe, planning. For the last several years, I have been experimenting on this Time Management principle that I have learned. Its is called “Time Blocks”.
Instead of multitasking, you set aside blocks or periods of time to focus on an individual type of tasks or activity.
You do things with the same thought process, direction and resources instead of doing many different things at the same time.
Instead of doing things this way. [Read More]
Find a Smart Piggy Bank
Less than 10 years ago, I just turned 20 then, I needed an additional capital to expand my business.
And so my father, who was mentoring me, decided to help me get a loan. He knew the owners of Asia United Bank, a newly opened bank at the time. He introduced me to the VP of the company and scheduled an appointment with him.
So I met with him. He asked me about my business. How it was doing? What are my marketing plans? How do I handle this and that? I was a 20 year-old young zealous entrepreneur back then and so I gave him my pitch! [Read more]
