I have listed these valuable nuggets below. Enjoy!

1. Keep it simple. Less is more.
2. End the habit of being a perfectionist. The most important part is to get it going, and then making the changes, tweaks and improvements
3. An idea is nothing until breath some life into it
4. Build relationships first before you ever try to sell anything. People will naturally follow those whom they know, like and trust
5. The latest tools aren’t going to make you an expert if you don’t know how to use it
6. Share your knowledge. I once heard a variation of the “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime”. The variation is “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you can sell him fishing equipment.
7. If everything seems slow, you’re distracted. Distraction stops you from getting more done. If possible, eliminate as many distractions as you can – your phone, instant messaging, unnecessary websites and windows opened. Make sure people know you’re busy.
8. Keep learning. In life you either grow or you die, just like a plant. Knowledge cannot be bought, it needs to be learned
9. Make your customers happy and they’ll keep buying from you
10. Saving money isn’t about the amount you save, but the habit. Start saving any amount, whether it’s $5 a week or $1000 a week, it doesn’t matter. It’s the habit that matters. The law of compounding will take effect.
11. Doing more hours doesn’t necessarily mean more work done. Don’t overwhelm yourself with work just for the sake of it
12. Building your list should be your number one priority. Your list is an asset for life.
13. Don’t spend too much at the start. Do what you can yourself first and then consider outsourcing.
14. The “fail fast” mantra should fail. It should be reworded to a more positive saying, like “launch and learn”
15. Don’t worry about trying to compete against your competition and trying to be bigger and better. Stick with your unique selling proposition (USP).
16. Don’t try to be everything to everyone. You can’t satisfy everyone but you can satisfy a good number of loyal customers. Seth Godin’s post says it all.
17. Don’t make project management complicated, that’s when trouble starts to happen
18. Buying established websites is a great ROI. Go to Flippa.com and you’ll find a vast variety of established websites.
19. The best way to get through your to do list is to break it down in to smaller, manageable bite sized tasks
20. Setting a goal that’s too much ahead of time puts blinders in your path
21. Videos are the way the go. We live in a very interactive world. Take advantage of what the Internet has to offer
22. Switching to a Mac has helped me get more done
23. The advantage of having an internet business is that you’re not restricted to just working from home. I can be anywhere in the world while still making money, as long as I have my laptop and an Internet connection. I’ve setup my laptop to have everything I need to run my business.
24. The possibilities are endless when you think of the opportunities around you
25. Don’t take on more than you can handle
26. Going back to the basics of exchanging value always works
27. Always think “What’s in it for me?”
28. Speaking slower and with emphasis makes your speech more clearer and powerful
29. The law of reciprocity is a golden rule to living an abundant life
30. SEO isn’t complicated. People make it more complicated than it is
31. If you can’t handle your current state, then you won’t be able move ahead
32. When nothing else seems to work, there’s always faith. Always have faith in what you do. Trust your instincts.
33. Sometimes it’s best to just let go
34. Being able to handle your low and negative moments is your true measure of overcoming obstacles
35. Spending less time on Facebook, checking everyone’s status and photos has helped me get more done. I only check once, at the end of the day. Period.
36. I turn off and close everything and only have what I need, opened. If I’m writing a new report, I only have my text editor opened.
37. Your mastermind group will help you move forward. You’ll leverage on other people’s strengths, and that’s what will accelerate your success by miles. You’ll surround yourself with like-minded people who’ll inspire and keep you accountable
38. There’ll never be another Facebook
39. Basecamp rocks
40. A market can never be saturated. Anyone can get a piece of the pie.
41. There’s plenty of information if you just search on Google.
42. You shouldn’t have to prove yourself to anyone.
43. Worry about the bigger things rather than the smaller things
44. Dropbox makes life easier
45. You can create any type of site using WordPress and its constant, ever-growing range of plug-ins
46. People used to be skeptical about starting a business online, now people are interested in learning
47. Have a central location/website where you have your documentations, videos and how to’s to train people you outsource. It’ll save hours of your time.
48. Batch your work. Do emails all at once. Make all phone calls at the same time. Update your WordPress blogs all at once. You get the point.
49. Unless you’re bored, most people aren’t willing to spend the time to fiddle around. If you can provide a “ready-to-go” product/service, you’ll sell lots of it.
50. Find something that works. Do it. If it gives you results, systemize it and outsource & delegate as much of it as possible.
51. People are willing to do anything for a low cost if you look around. Check Fiverr.com.
52. Encourage visitors to share your content. You can use share buttons on your site, or simply tell your visitors to feel free to share.
53. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and the pyramids were built stone by stone, layer upon layer. Start somewhere. Take the first step. Get something out there for people to see. There’ll never be “the right time”.
54. Do something each day to move your business and life forward, even if it’s just a small bit. You’ll end up with massive improvement in a short time and build momentum.
55. In times when I’m stressed and under pressure, I get away for a moment, take deep breaths and reflect back on what’s important in life. It helps clear the mind so you get back with better focus.
56. Always be grateful for what you have and where you are at this present moment. If you’re not grateful for your current state, then you’re putting barriers which will stop you from attracting more into your life.
57. A sure-fire way to accelerate your success is to study those who are already doing what you want to achieve. Success leaves clues!
58. One thing I like to do is to learn mistakes from others so that I don’t make the same down the track.
59. Stop wasting time. Being organized is a key characteristic of achieving high.
60. A key way to grow is to stretch your comfort zones. Being “comfortable” won’t let you stretch to your fullest potential.
61. You can apply the Parkinson’s Law and Pareto’s 80/20 principle to everything you do. Parkinson’s Law dictates that work expands to fill the time available for its completion.
62. Nothing is a coincidence. There’s always a reason why.
63. What ever you find works should be done over and over and over and over and over again until it doesn’t work anymore.
64. If you’re not passionate about what you’re doing, sooner or later you’ll get bored.
65. Every morning when you wake up, ask yourself “What am I grateful for?” This will surely start your day with purpose and lots of energy.
66. Focus on what you can control
67. Create a blog and start posting. I found that people do look and read but often don’t comment. The main idea is to get into the flow of sharing.
68. Find and connect with people in your industry. Joint-venture partners will help you grow your business dramatically as it has for me. I have a small group of JV partners but we always help each other grow, and it’s great to just have people who understand what you’re going through.
69. Life isn’t always about work. Balance your work and life areas. You want to make sure you stay sane. Make time for family, your social life, your partner, health & fitness and of course, yourself.
70. The best way to show someone you genuinely care is to share valuable knowledge, content, ideas or simply being there for them.

I hope you take what I’ve learned and apply it to your work and life. As valuable as they are to me, I’m sure they will be for you too.

Apply these now and for the years to come, and you’ll surely improve your life and business.

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The problem is most people starting out aren’t doing it right. What I mean is, they’re creating jobs for themselves instead of creating a business. I won’t lie to you though — I was in the same position.

A few years ago, I read a book called ‘The E-Myth: Revisited‘ by Michael E. Gerber, and in his book he emphasizes that most small business owners are working IN their business instead of ON their business.

To elaborate further, Gerber says that most business owners are doing too much of the “technical” work — they’re wearing all the hats in their business. They’re doing all the research, writing, creating, designing, fixing, maintaining, emailing, customer support, and it doesn’t end there.

Does this sound familiar to you?

It’s a position you didn’t expect but feel obligated to do because you want to make sure your business runs smoothly. What first was meant to give you more time, money and freedom is now something you can’t let go of and feel responsible for.

You’ve heard of the concept of outsourcing to leverage your time and effort, and that’s what any business owner should do, especially an Internet business. The truth of the matter is, you only have 24 hours in a day, and there’s only so much you can do until you get burned out.

This post won’t teach you how to outsource, but instead you’ll learn the exact tools, sites and techniques you can use to build a proper Internet business without slaving away. These are tools my team and I use ourselves to work more effectively and efficiently. I won’t be listing every single tool and gadget, only those which in my opinion would greatly benefit your business and productivity.

And just to note, this post is not intended to be biased in any way. I’m simply listing the tools I use in my business.

Let’s start…

1. Market Samurai

Market Samurai is a great market research tool that’s helped my staff and I research new niches to approach and more keywords to expand on. As you might know, research is crucial before anything else. You simply type in a keyword and within an instant, this software will uncover related keywords, the number of searches, competition, commercial intent and more valuable data. In essence, this software will determine whether to go for it, or not.

I’ve tested other research tools, but this one’s got to be on top of the list. You can try it out for free, here.

2. AWeber

Whether you’re selling marbles or air conditioning services; every business needs to collect details of their prospects and customers. You’ve already made the effort to get people to your site, so why not collect their name and email so you can send them free tips, updates, offers and more.

I’ve been using AWeber since 2005 and I’ve generated over 30,000 subscribers as a result. If you don’t have an autoresponder yet, get AWeber today.  It’s the smartest investment you’ll ever make.

3. Skype

Most of us have this already, but I’m listing it down here since it’s an everyday tool. I use Skype everyday to keep in direct contact with my staff, business associates, and of course friends and family. I also use it to make conference calls which lead to lots of great ideas.

4. Dropbox

Dropbox is a handy file storage service which enables you to sync files in one location. It’s free to download and you get 2GB of storage.

It acts like another storage drive on your computer, so it’s really easy to use. I use Dropbox as a quick & easy way to share documents, presentations, website files, and ebooks with my staff and associates.

I upgraded to the ‘Pro 50′ account which gives me 50GB of storage for just $9.99 a month because I also like to keep backup and sync files from my computer, too.

You probably don’t need that much space if you’re starting out. When you download it using this link, you’ll get a bonus 250MB of space added to your account, giving you a total of 2.25GB of space. You can also refer your friends to earn more Dropbox space, just like what I’m doing.

5. Xmarks

When you want to sync and backup all your browser bookmarks, Xmarks does it for you. You can sync bookmarks from one computer to another using this handy browser plug-in. It does it automatically for you.

The best part is, it’s free. However I heard that they’re stopping their service from 2011, but you can continue using it for a very small fee. This tool proves to be invaluable if you use more than one computer but want have the same bookmarks on all. You can still get it for free – www.xmarks.com

6. Jing

Select an area, choose whether you want a screen shot or recording, and out pops your screen shot/video. It’s a useful tool when trying to illustrate your point to someone, instead of typing step-by-step how to do it. I use it everyday in my business to explain a new concept, share an idea or an update with my staff. It’s hassle-free, and it doesn’t cost a thing. Get it at www.techsmith.com/jing

7. Screenflow

Screenflow is a software I use to record professional screen recordings. This is a Mac software, so if you’re using Windows, I’d recommend Camtasia Studio. It’s really easy to use and produce screen recordings. You can record tutorials and presentations of anything so you can get demonstrate your idea, educate your customers, create promotional videos and more.

Once you’re done recording your tutorial, you can upload it straight to YouTube using their built-in tool. You can get Screenflow here.

8. Basecamp

We use Basecamp as our main project management tool. Creating, assigning, and tracking projects is easy with Basecamp. The guys at 37Signals (the creators) like keeping things simple, and that’s what Basecamp is — simple to use.

Whenever I have a new product to create, I login to Basecamp, create a new project, create some “To do’s”, and then assign tasks to the appropriate staff. So if one of the to-do’s requires website design, I assign that particular to-do to the designer. The designer will then get notified via email that there’s a new task to fulfill.

As an administrator, you can control who sees what. John may see Project X but can’t see Project Y. You can set it all in the control panel. Ever since I’ve used it, productivity in our company has increased dramatically. No emails going back and forth, no miscommunication… everything’s in one central hub — the scope of the project, milestones, tasks, and messages are in one place. You can try it out free for 30 days – www.basecamphq.com

9. Gmail

Outlook is the old way of managing email. It’s now easier and faster to handle email using Gmail. You can create “labels” which works like folders. I personally have somewhere around 200+ labels to organize different types of emails.

You can set filters to filter emails from different senders. You can add more functions using Google “Labs”. One of the most powerful features is it’s spam filter.

It filters out spam so you don’t have to see it in your inbox. I’ve tweaked my Gmail account to the point that by the end of the day, there’ll be zero emails in my inbox.

10. LastPass

This product is what the name suggest. You’ll no longer need to remember passwords. If you’re still remembering passwords or using one password for everything (bad idea), then it’s time to let go and let LastPass handle all your passwords. I’ve tried many password managers and nothing comes close to this.

I used to be a long time fan of RoboForm but I shifted to LastPass a few months ago and never looked back. Unlike traditional password managers where you actually need to be on that computer where it’s installed, LastPass stores all your passwords on their secure server. So it doesn’t matter if you’re away from the office, overseas or a friend’s place. You can still access all your logins using LastPass. Download LastPass — it’s free.

11. WordPress

WordPress isn’t just a blogging platform, it can be used to create sales pages, landing pages, membership sites, and any site you can think of.

This blog you’re on right now is powered by WordPress. I also use WordPress to centralize staff documentation and training because it’s easy to post, comment and share information.

With the amount of Wordpres plug-ins and themes out there already, you can control how you want your site to function, as well as how it looks. You can install it quickly & easily using Fantastico Deluxe in your cPanel account or download it from WordPress.org.

12. Storm On Demand

I use a special kind of web hosting service called “cloud servers”. For the typical webmaster, this would probably be out of the range. However, if you’re planning a big launch or generating lots of traffic then this would be of value.

You get the same or better performance as a dedicated server. The major difference is that you can scale up or down real easy, to accommodate the traffic. For instance, if you’re planning a big launch next month, you can upgrade to a more powerful server without transferring files from your old server to the new server. That’s why they call it cloud servers. And you only pay for what you use.

At the time of writing, I’m on the Bare Metal Intel Dual Xeon E5506 plan with a fast SAS drive for better performance. Yea, geek talk, I know.

You can learn more about Storm On Demand at www.stormondemand.com

13. MacBook Pro

Yes, that’s me on my 17″ MacBook Pro, working outside, enjoying the weather and fresh air.

That way, I can take it around anywhere and not feel restricted to sitting in my home office.

It took a while to adapt to a Mac. I hated it the first week, but then got used to it. I love it so much now!

I use this laptop as my main computer after retiring from a Windows PC. I don’t think I’ll ever return to a Windows system.

It’s probably one of the best investments I had made to date.

It’s saved me lots of time and hassle because it doesn’t crash, even when I have dozens of programs running.

14. iPhone

Send me away from the office and I bet I’d still be able to run my business using my iPhone. With the vast amount of apps for iPhone, you can pretty much do anything. I’ve got apps for to-do lists, managing finances like Paypal, checking emails, keeping track of projects, communicating with staff, checking the currency rate, and more.

15. Rescue Time

Ever thought to yourself at the end of the day, “Where did all that time go?”. Well, here’s the tool which tracks exactly where time’s spent, which sites you spent most on, which applications you used, and more. It’s an application that runs in the background, so you don’t need to touch anything.

At the end of each day you’ll receive an email which gives you a detailed report of your productivity. Using the data given, you can manage your time better. It’s free to use for personal use. Just head to www.rescuetime.com to download it. It works on both Windows and Mac.

16. OptimizePress

Who ever said creating sales pages is difficult? Not anymore. My good friend, James Dyson, created a genius piece of software called OptimizePress.

OptimizePress is a WordPress theme which enables you to create stunning sales pages, squeeze pages, launch pages and more — all without design and programming knowledge.

It has built-in templates you can easily customize so you can simply pick and choose the one you like. You can easily add web page elements like order buttons, arrows and testimonial boxes using OptimizePress. It’s all built-in. Check it out OptimizePress here.

Well, that just about wraps it up. There are dozens of other tools I wanted to share with you, but these are the important ones which I think you should add to your toolbox.

I’m sure they will save you all that pain when trying to find the best solution. I’m confident these tools will increase your productivity and in turn, your business growth.

Now it’s your turn. What tools and gadgets do you use to run your Internet business?

Let us know by posting your comment below. I’d love to know!

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Faced with flurries of task, messages, and concerns, each of us need to contend with heaps of work. We can wilt or we can get over the hump. Either way things need to get done! Here are some habit-changing schemes to increase your productivity…

1. Have an intensive work space. There is a time for work and a place for work. Make sure you define your space where no one will disturb you.

2. Organize your work space. Some prefer a minimalist approach while others draw a system in their work space. A tidy work space allows you to focus on what needs done.

3. Eliminate distractions. Figure out what takes your focus away from your work (email, IM’s, cellphones) and turn them off.

4. Plan the next day before you sleep. Night time is the right time to visualize what you should be doing tomorrow.

5. Break large projects into small tasks. Understand what it takes to accomplish a large task and outline them in manageable sets.

6. Focus on having a good start. What you do when you wake up sets the tempo for the day. By being in the right “place” physically and emotionally, you can focus on your tasks for the day.

7. Have a “To-Do list” system. Some independent workers adhere to David Allen’s GTD (http://www.davidco.com), while some work better with just a pen and paper.

8. Define your break period. Sometimes we forget when we need to stop, which drags our productivity and leaves us tired for the next tasks. Moderating your breaks is very important.

9. Understand your work pattern. Do you work well in the morning? Do you peak after sunset? Know what time of the day you are most productive and work a schedule around that.

10. Delegate. Strip out tasks that you can pass to your colleagues and focus on what you do best.

11. Use online to-do lists. Start with Remember the Milk (http://rememberthemilk.com), Vitalist (http://vitalist.com), or Simple GTD (http://simplegtd.com).

12. Manage your contacts. Organizing your contact list saves you time when you need a specific name and number from your list. GMail (http://gmail.com) has an excellent contact management feature.

13. Set a personal deadline. Aside from the deadline made by your boss/client, create your own personal deadline and take it as a challenge.

14. Track your time. Your schedule in theory may not be what you spend in practice. Track your time with online tools like David Seah’s ETT (http://davidseah.com/tools/ett/alpha/), or Rescue time (http://www.rescuetime.com/).

15. Work with a purpose. In the long run, facing your computer takes a toll if tasks become routine. Find the bigger picture in these tasks and use that as motivation.

16. Minimize. We only have so much that we can handle. Take your tasks one at a time, focus on the present, and block out succeeding tasks.

17. Organize incoming information and tasks. It is beneficial to absorb each detail of your project so that you won’t leave anything behind. Capture what needs done, and prioritize the information at hand.

18. Offline Tools work best. Lots of web apps abound, but the classic pen and paper or moleskine (http://www.moleskine.com) might be a better choice for you.

19. Strike quick, strike effectively. Each step of your task must lead to an action or help you move forward with your project. Small steps lead to bigger leaps.

20. Develop a work rhythm. Get things done at your own pace. Find an optimal work speed where you know you can give your best quality while not dilly-dallying over the deadline.

21. Work with your computer. Most people cannot get things done because of their “special relationship” with their computer. If you want to get things done, just install the minimal tools that will get you moving.

22. Develop a spontaneous yet structured work pattern. You cannot always free up your time with distractions, but you cannot have too rigid of a schedule either. Find the right balance by thinking ahead.

23. Be aware of your laziness. Each of us has laziness within. Discover why you take these down times and block them out. Laziness is also good if you plan your breaks carefully.

24. Review your day. What have you done right? What went amiss?

25. Just Start. Take the first step and do not look back once you start.

26. Remember: Tools are tools. To do lists, PDA’s, and notebooks help get things done. They should not take the bulk of your schedule as you organize stuff.

27. Use an alarm clock. A clock that rings will always keep you on your heels. Set up an alarm on key parts of your schedule.

28. Simplify. Work towards the best way to get your job done without cutting corners. Keeping things simple is a good start.

29. Attack the big tasks first. Prioritize what needs to be done during the day and accomplish the big tasks first. This will give you a sense of accomplishment earlier in the day.

30. Nifty calendars plan and organize your medium-term plans. Google Calendar (http://www.google.com/calendar) is a heralded tool, but offline workers still like their iCal or Microsoft Outlook.

31. Use Time Blocking. Time blocking or time chunks allow you to focus on a set of tasks without requiring you to have an elaborate schedule. Learn about time blocking here (http://www.focuslearninggroup.com/resources/tips/generaltips/timeblocking.php).

32. Work together. Even if you are working on different tasks, having the right company will help you feed off each other’s energy.

33. Develop a Routine. A routine gives you a better handle during your work day. Realize what things you tend to do daily and organize it.

34. Define the contexts of your actions. Categorize your tasks, whether it is your job, school, family, leisure, home, etc.

35. Take only what you can for the day. You cannot take all tasks in one day. Your time is a renewable resource, but in the end, it is still 24 hours in a day.

36. Wake up early, Start Early. It might not be for everyone, but it is a nice feeling when you accomplish what you have to do before lunch time.

37. Focus on the essentials. Doing what is most important to you and blocking out the “bloat” in life will free up more time and benefit you in the long run.

38. Do not stop when things do not go well. Each task is a hurdle with a set of sub-hurdles as you complete a specific task. It is nothing new though. You just have to reload.

39. Do not neglect other parts of your life. Your career is only one aspect of life. If you ignore more essential things, it will come back to haunt you and distract you from your work.

40. Be an optimist. Tasks should not bog you down – always find a positive side in what you do.

41. Set Goals. Of course, goals are the culprit why we do what we do. There is no shortage of goals – use them as motivation.

42. Have a productivity meeting with your friends. There is a science and art to getting things done. It is always a worthwhile and productive discussion. Share and learn.

43. Take note of your accomplishments. Crossing out an item on your to do list gives a sense of accomplishment. These little victories do not hurt.

44. Bring less baggage. When it is time to buckle down, have every tool that you need in arm’s reach. Minimalist work is focused work.

45. Commit to your TO-DO list. Planning on paper without action is meaningless. Treat your list as a contract.

46. Read Blogs like these. Burn your RSS feeds, and read an article or two daily. They serve as constant reminders that you need to be on top of your game.

47. Discover what makes you work. Our goals are our large motivators, but there might be small motivators that can keep you going.

48. Take Notes. Online note taking applications such as Evernote (http://evernote.com/), and Google Notebook (http://google.com/notebook) have nifty tools to capture everything.

49. Work with Passion. No amount of productivity tips will replace your love for your work. Find your passion and let the chips fall.

50. Printable CEO. This is a shoutout to David Seah and his Printable CEO tools (http://davidseah.com/pceo/).

51. Finish what you have started first. Multi-taskers might disagree, but having too much loose-end gives more stress since the unfinished task may still be in the back of your mind.

52. Clean Your Inbox. Your email inbox is a microcosm on how you organize yourself. Prevent your inbox from overflowing.

53. Getting things Done is a Habit. Being a doer cannot be done in a snap, work your way and buy into the philosophy slowly.

54. Plan by the day, by the week, by the month. A calendar organized your month, while to do lists organizes your days and week. Have a separate list for a specific day.

55. Do not react to your list. While your to do list is a contract to yourself, make the crucial call and take action when things go wrong in your list. Ultimately, your to do list is just a tool.

56. Use key browser tools. Firefox have various tools to make you more productive like

• Customize Google (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/743),
• All in one Sidebar (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/743)
• Delicious bookmarks (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/3615).
• Go to Eriwen.com (http://eriwen.com/firefox/firefox-add-ons-for-productivity/) for a starter’s list.

57. Clear time to review your work. Aside from the daily reviews, schedule a time chunk once a week (or once a month… it is your choice) to review and evaluate your goals.

58. Make quick decisions as much as possible. Tiny tasks like throwing out the trash, or answering an e-mail should not be postponed. They snowball if left unattended.

59. Reminder: Procrastination is not getting things done. You may sit and procrastinate on your task and beat the deadline, but the wasted time sitting may cost you missed opportunities.

60. Physical Block out when you work. Be proactive in making sure distractions will not get to you. Turn off e-mail notifications, plug the internet cable if necessary, turn the music up and wear your headphones.

61. Computers get cluttered too. Customize your computer, and clear your desktop. Simple PC tasks may cost you minutes if you don’t organize enough.

62. Learn keyboard shortcuts. Using a mouse is just slower.

• Learn MS Office shortcuts (http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/help/HA011407361033.aspx),
• Firefox shortcuts (http://www.mouserunner.com/FF_Shortcuts1Printable.html),
• GMail shortcuts (http://mail.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=6594)

• Windows (http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/help/2503b91d-d780-4c80-8f08-2f48878dc5661033.mspx),
• Mac (http://en.onsoftware.com/200-leopard-shortcuts-for-the-new-year)

63. Manage Interruptions. Despite your efforts to block distractions, there are times when they are inevitable. If you are in the middle of the task, handle interruptions quickly before you lose your drive.

64. Take notes while in the middle of a task. If you are in the thick of your work, you may remember things/ideas that can stall you. Write your ideas down so that you can clear them from your mind then get back to work.

65. Recharge and Drink Water. Even if you are not doing an overtly physical activity, always drink water. Have a glass on your table.

66. Use Breaks as small rewards. After your task, take a breather and use the time to do your work distractions – read e-mail, blogs, IM. A 10 minute break every hour works for me, but you can set your own break pattern.

67. Work in Bursts. Be “in the moment” of your work. You can get a lot done in 30 minutes of focused work than 2-hours of erratic work.

68. Write Deadlines in bold. In our job, deadlines are important. When you have a to-do list make sure you have the deadline written in clear black, highlighted letters for emphasis.

69. Have clear deadlines. Some tasks have deadlines that are neither here or there. If the client does not give you a clear deadline, challenge yourself and make your own deadline.

70. Understand what you have accomplished. It is easy to cross out a task, but it is harder to put the accomplished task in perspective. Know why the task is needed so that you know you are going somewhere when you are done.

71. Learn from your mistakes. If you fail in completing a task, do not brush it off. Analyze what went wrong and avoid the mistake next time.

72. Overextend sometimes. Sometimes you just have to get down, get dirty, or stay late until the job gets done. That is reality and no other productivity tip can change that.

73. Be creative against repetition. Repetitive tasks are unavoidable (that is why we repeat it). Get over the hump by placing them within your work day strategically or delegate them.

74. Cut non-producing projects. You might get small victories from elaborate tasks, but it might amount to nothing when you put these tasks together. Understand what projects can give you more impact.

75. Monitor Energy Drains. Subtle and seemingly harmless things might put you in jeopardy and leave you tired before you even start work. Less sleeping time, more TV, dragging relationships, are energy drainers that take productivity away from your work.

76. Put a “Do not Disturb” Sign on Your Door. Your colleagues or family members will get the message.

77. Automate. Whenever you face a familiar task, have a contingency to get the task done faster.

I hope this post is timely and will help you get more done right now and in the future.

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