Obsidian is the perfect tool for studying, taking notes, and writing articles - especially blog posts on Medium! It’s a great way to organize and access your notes on any device quickly and easily. The software is free, open source, and easy to use In this article: I will explain why Obsidian is a useful tool to learn about a topic at a…

A short post to re-frame your mind when setting goals — Being successful isn’t just about having big dreams — it’s about taking disciplined steps to make them a reality. Successful people focus more on the individual steps necessary to achieve a goal, rather than the goal itself. Ultimately, the goal will be achieved if the steps are taken with the right attitude and commitment.

It only takes about 3–5 minutes — Too much on your plate and don’t know where to start? Sitting and writing everything down is a great first step to feeling less overwhelmed and overburdened. I have used a simple brainstorming exercise multiple times over my career to help me reduce the feeling of overwhelm. I’ve provided simple steps below.

Get some of your time back and focus on other priorities — There are several things you can do to significantly reduce time processing email. Many of them aren’t what you think! I listed 3 of them below. All of these suggestions come from my personal experience (over 20 years in Corporate America and 5 years in Academia). Many of these tips suggest that YOU provide more information…

A few tips to stay productive when you need it most. — I have used these 3 Keys to help me stay focused and alert through long periods of work, study, writing and research. They are related to “feeding the brain” with proper nutrients while allowing proper breaks/rest. I think you will find the advice practical and useful Some of you know…

This article is one of several I will post regarding email etiquette and effectiveness. It is so important since we all communicate via email these days. To make your emails more powerful and improve reader engagement levels (so they actually respond to them), I suggest you stay clear of very…

Keep track of emails that you need to address later and don’t want to lose in your long, ever-growing list. If you’re like me, you receive emails that you need to respond to but need to address later. …

The process outlined below is specifically meant for teachers developing lesson plans. But, the same process is useful for anyone who wants a basic daily task list. One of my biggest challenges, when I began teaching, was keeping a connected, continuous outline of my lesson plans. The simple process outlined…

Simple actions that are extremely effective — We all know avoiding distractions can be a challenge I teach Finance at a University and often work from home when I am not teaching. This is when I am most susceptible to distractions like food breaks, doing laundry, watching television, and picking up my phone to “quickly check on something.” To stay focused I have tried a multitude…