Below is a sample invitation that you can email to a group of people you are considering for your mastermind group. You can replace the bold text with words that are relevant to your message. Continue reading Invitation to join mastermind group
In the book “Think and grow rich” written by Napoleon Hill, the concept of a mastermind group is explained as:
“The coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people, who work toward a definite purpose, in the spirit of harmony.”
he continues.. Continue reading How to run an effective mastermind group
Almost every day after work, I went to the gym from 6.30 to 8.30 every weekday. Right after the gym, I’d settle down and watch TV for a few hours before going to sleep. I went through a busy period at work, and I noticed I went to the gym less frequently. However, I was watching the same amount of TV or more per week.
I became curious. Why did the frequency of me going to gym decrease, and why was I watching the same amount of TV, or more, per week? I knew it had something to do with my habits and I expected to learn a few things. However, after researching habits, what I found blew my mind and changed my life! Continue reading How to build habits that last
“I was very effective yesterday”
“That was an efficient meeting”
“I’m being productive“
You’ve probably heard these terms being used interchangeably. Though these terms sound similar, they have quite different meanings and are not interchangeable at all. Continue reading 5 minutes that will increase your productivity
Consider the following example:
Continue reading Example of effectiveness, efficiency and productivity
1. Think critically about your routines
We are all creatures of habit. Take a moment to think about your routines. Ask yourself whether your current routines can stand some improvement. If so, find new methods or processes that could improve your efficiency. This could be as simple as using a better note taking app, using a more efficient software, cutting down on television time, etc. Continue reading 3 tips to increase your efficiency
1. Build up your mental library
Think of reading as the rapid acquisition of condensed knowledge. Experts, who have worked a long time in your field of interest, have written books with relevant information that you might find useful. Reading ritualistically will help you form new ideas and connections in your mind, and you’ll start to piece information together. Leverage this simple fact and watch your effectiveness skyrocket. Continue reading 3 tips to increase your effectiveness
Productivity declines sharply when people work more than 50 hours a week, according to a study conducted by Stanford University. Past 55 hours a week, productivity drops so much that there’s no point in working any longer. To work effectively, it is important to maximize the quantity and quality of work done in those first 50 hours – to get the biggest “bang for your buck”. This article describes in detail the concept of working smarter, not harder using the Pareto Principle. Continue reading How to work less and be appreciated for it
Did you know that 38% of people, who have a saving account report being happy, compared to only 29% of people without a savings account? Why is there a difference in happiness between those who have savings and those that don’t? Continue reading How to build a golden egg
Have you ever felt confused after leaving a meeting, unsure what the point of it was or whether anything was accomplished? Unfortunately, most meetings leave the attendees wondering if it was necessary at all. Done right, a meeting should leave you feeling productive, efficient, and with a clear action plan for how to move forward. Continue reading How to run meetings like a boss