Category Principles of Work

Principles of work are ground rules and ethics to follow in order to maintain a positive approach and become successful at work. Some of the working principles to be productive, efficient, and happy at work include modesty, responsibility, leadership abilities, creativity, effectiveness, and transparency. With the help of these qualities, working becomes relatively easier. Following these principles ensures workplace durability and endurance. We explore wich habits help you to become more successfull and how to implement them for a productive lifestyle.

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To-do List Too Long? How To Cut Your To-Do List Short And Get More Done Today

To-do lists are undoubtedly a great way to keep your tasks organized and at hand whenever you need them. However, too many items on your list are a pest. They just cause a feeling of being overwhelmed and burdened even…

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How I use my tickler file

Here are the concrete steps how I use my tickler file on a working day. This process is very powerful for several reasons. It is a simple structure that provides reliability. It ensures nothing is forgotten. It reduces multi-tasking and stress levels.

Andrew Wiltshire

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When to check email: How to stay your own boss

E-Mail is not dead. They come in and keep distracting us. When to check email to stay your own boss? It's less frequent than you think...

Andrew Wiltshire

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How to apply Pareto Principle in life

You know the Pareto Principle or the 80-20-rule, right? It is one of the most powerful mental models to get forward in life faster. Here's a step by step guide how to apply the pareto principle, do an 80-20 analysis, eliminate the bottom 80 and how to use the free time.

Andrew Wiltshire

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Time management system: Five core principles for you to follow.

Even though there is no "one best way" to time management, there are principles you can follow and adapt to your personal situation.

Andrew Wiltshire

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Your comfort zone is your lazy zone

Are you feeling good right now? Great! But is it really? You might just have cuddled up in your comfort zone. You might have stopped to grow! Push yourself out of your comfort zone. Do things that are on the edge of your capabilities. You will enlarge your zone of comfort and increase the range of opportunities that are open to you.

Andrew Wiltshire

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How to make Parkinson’s Law work for you

Parkinson's Law: Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion. The good thing: You can makte it work to your advantage. Understanding Parkinson's Law can push your productivity to new heights. If you know how to leverage it to your advantage.

Andrew Wiltshire

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How to use an MVP (minimum viable product) to improve personal productivity

Have you ever built an MVP? MVP stands for minimum viable product. Today, it's common practice to work with MVPs in software engineering. Today, I want to focus on how to apply the principles of an MVP beyond programming. I think it can be especially valuable on a personal level.

Andrew Wiltshire

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How to keep a new year’s resolution

What makes the difference? Why do some people achieve their new year's resolutions while you can not keep it? Maybe, they don't either, but that's another story. To get forward on your resolution let's start with the simple things.

Andrew Wiltshire

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Personal vision: Three weekends left to make 2021 a better year!

2020 was an extraordinary year. It was a challenge for everybody. For many, it was tragic. Some lost their confidence in being able to achieve there personal vision. A lot of people see it as a lost year: "Let's get this over and hope for a better 2021." Hope is fine. However, the world does not get better just because it is spinning. We won't change anything if we won't change ourselves. Times of crises are also An opportunity for questioning the status quo. A time to redefine our personal vision. For reorientation and for setting directions towards a brighter future.

Andrew Wiltshire