Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life19 Feb 2013

Time Management: Email, Motivation, and Getting Things Done with Craig Jarrow

Craig Jarrow is the Time Management Ninja, and has been blogging about time management, Productivity, technology for the last 3 1/2 years.

Covered in this episode:

Productivity is about getting done what’s most important to you in the face of everything life will throw at you during the day.
Defend your time
Choose the right medium for the message
Set expectations with your team
If you have the best to do list in the world but never touch it because it’s too complicated, it’s not going to help you out.

In my ideal day, I’ve already gotten two hours of work in & a workout before I hit the office. - @TMNinjaClick To Tweet

Getting stuff done before the rest of the world is up is a great momentum to carry into your day. - @TMNinjaClick To Tweet

Just because the phone is ringing doesn’t mean you need to answer it. - @TMNinjaClick To Tweet

Don’t spend so much time cultivating a to do list that you don’t take action. - @TMNinjaClick To Tweet

Time management should be saving you time, not taking your time. - @TMNinjaClick To Tweet

It’s not about one app being the ultimate solution. Pick the app that suits your style and needs. - @TMNinjaClick To Tweet

It’s not so much about the tool, as much as its’ ability to fit your lifestyle. - @TMNinjaClick To Tweet

Choose the tools that you’ll actually use. - @TMNinjaClick To TweetApps:

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