Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (Penguin Books, 2002)
This book has changed the way I look at productivity. Not only in my work, but it has helped me create a system of organization for my entire brain. Gone are the days of To-Do lists. Use it in conjunction with your email, tablet, and Evernote, and you will be the most productive you have ever been!
When I first started doing stand up, they told me I had to file my taxes quarterly, which I thought meant every 25 years.
There are two types of people who hate to pay taxes – men and women.
Here are some interesting stats from the July/August issue of INC magazine. The questions and comments are mine.
New jobs in April – 119,000
Who did the hiring:
Question: Why do job-seekers continue to make companies like Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, IBM, Facebook, Wal-Mart, General Motors and UPS their prime targets?
You increase your odds dramatically by targeting smaller companies.
What 2012 college graduates say the top priorities are when looking for a job:
Question: Are you kidding me? Job security is #1?? Haven’t you seen what happened to your Mom and Dad? You’d better be looking for a place where you can refine your skills and show your value. But your job isn’t going to have “security” and guaranteed “salary.”
If you really want those – start your own business. 72% of college students now say they want to start their own business. Companies are gun-shy about investing training in someone who isn’t going to be there 18 months from now. “Security” goes both ways.
Portion of employers that have rejected a job candidate because of that person’s social-media activity – 34%.
Top 4 reasons those candidates weren’t hired:
Question: Most companies will Google you before they look at your resume. Are you comfortable with your “online” resume?
Creativity will do more to open the doors for you to be considered than a stellar resume. What have you done that shows you to be “remarkable” in your job search?
Dan Miller, President of 48 Days LLC, specializes in creative thinking for increased personal and business success. He believes that meaningful work blends our natural skills and abilities, our unique personality traits and our dreams and passions. Dan is active in helping individuals redirect careers, evaluate new income sources, and achieve balanced living. He believes that a clear sense of direction can help us become all that God designed us to be.
You can get free job resources by going to www.48Days.com
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More and more these days I find myself pondering how to reconcile my net income with my gross habits.