It’s been a while since the era of the incredibly slow dial-up modems and excruciatingly buggy operating systems, yet still there are problems with slow computers. They are frustrating, time consuming and yeah, often you want to throw your computer out of a window. US adults waste 4.1 days a year waiting for slow computers to catch up, that’s 16 minutes a day. That doesn’t seem like a lot, but our time is fleeting and precious....

Before diving into the technicalities of which types of exercise you should choose, it’s best to keep in mind that the best way to lose fat is to mix intense activity, like gym training, running, or sports, with a decent amount of mild, daily movements, like walking, yoga, or climbing stairs. Relying on exercise only without keeping an active lifestyle won’t be nearly as effective as combining 4-5 intense exercise sessions with complementary daily movement....

John also provided a card template for you to print out as well. Draw 50: The Productivity Game – [Success Begins Today]

kind smart caring loving I’ve often been told that hindsight is 20/20. Believing that, I wondered what life would be like if I had known how to answer all the questions that I have had to answer while being married: In talking to other men, I realize that I am not alone in wishing I had known the answers to these ahead of time. Saying that, here are eight pieces of advice that will make your life easier....

a href=“http://kentblumberg.typepad.com/kent_blumberg/" title=“Kent Blumberg” target="_blank” rel=“noopener” data-lasso-id=“5557”>Kent Blumberg writes on leadership strategy from a tactical perspective–which is very much in accordance with the GTD approach so popular around these parts. He recently finished an in-depth review/summary of Gallup Press’s new book Twelve: The Elements of Great Managing. He posted a lengthy write-up of each chapter, which I have rounded up below, for your perusal, dear reader.

What started as a fun time-killing photo binge turns into a sad ego-killing hour or so that ends in you resenting your body, your less-than-glamorous job and maybe even your single relationship status. How did you get here? Weren’t you just having a perfectly happy day? A small voice in your head tells you those people only post the pretty-seeming aspects of their life, but they leave out all the bad days and embarrassing moments....

You can also use it for managing classes, concerts, theater productions, you name it! Pretty much any event that you can think of that requires a ticket is a potential home for Eventbrite. In this video I take you on a quick overview of the tools and capabilities of Eventbrite.

1. Don’t Sink All Your Savings Into Your New Business Rookie entrepreneurs shouldn’t think that they have to spend big to make it big. The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau is a great book that documents entrepreneurs who invested a hundred bucks or less to launch their business. Heed its advice by not assuming that you need a huge influx of cash in order to make your business a success. For example, a retail store is a huge risk, costing thousands of dollars just to open....

Sad to say, a lot of us are badly affected by unnecessary, but can easily be avoided, stress today. And because its so common lately, numerous kinds of devices and gadgets abound in the marketplace to help you manage stress in a much tolerable level. The question is, do people really need to acquire all these products, or is it safe to assume that our own foolishness or ignorance are the ones keeping us entangled with the stress we continually foster inside?...

Michael Bloomberg Net Worth: $34.3 Billion Stick with what works best for you. Michael Bloomberg is well known as one of the most controversial mayors of New York City, and majority share holder of Bloomberg L.P., an international financial information company. But one thing most people don’t know about Mayor Bloomberg is the fact that for the past 10 years he has only owned two pairs of work shoes. They are both black loafers, and provide the most comfort and functionality for the billionaire....

Of course, the basics of wearing a necktie are pretty easy (you put it around your neck and tighten it), but there are a few things to consider about the fit of a necktie while you’re out shopping -the lenth and width are critical in making you look sharp, fit and stylish. Also, remember to never buy or try to use a tie clip that is wider than the necktie you plan on using....

Even the most productive person has a rogue jar of something that’s kept it’s place in the fridge for longer than expected. Check over the list to see if it’s still good. Quite an exhaustive list that goes into beauty products, household cleaners and even drinks. And they have the nerve to assume I’ll leave beer lying around, unopened, for longer than 4 months! Surprising Expiration Dates – [RealSimple]

Benefits: Infinite Combinations Flux is a new concept and a new approach to music entirely. The music app takes music loops with similar characteristics and randomly matches them with sound effects, beats, and instruments that could go well together. By never playing the same loops and effects together twice, this unique music app can potentially craft infinite combinations of sound effects and music. This feature could ultimately make Flux a massively appealing music app....

But, even with all of your counter measures, when it comes to the time to sleep, you find yourself tossing and turning, finding yourself even more exhausted than when you just arrived, you ponder what could have gone wrong… Jet-lag is a physiological condition related to our body’s rhythm. Jet-lag, medically referred to as desynchronosis, is a physiological condition which results from alterations in the body’s circadian rhythm, which results from rapid long distance trans-meridian flights....

Passion versus Hobbies– Do you have a lot of hobbies? Lots of folks that I know in the GTD/productivity world seem to be early adopters, engaged learners, and tryer-outers of all things new and interesting. If you regularly subscribe to Lifehack.org , Lifehacker.com, MAKE Magazine, 43 Folders, and a good dozen other sites, there are LOTS of opportunities presented to you to try new things, explore ideas, grow new hobbies....

The thing is, how many of these apps are actually productive? Do they enable you to perform your job better? Does it give you the ability to work on the move in a way that hasn’t been possible since, well, ever? Take advantage of modern technology to increase your effectiveness in, and outside, the office. Here’s five apps which have been proven to increase the productiveness of people at all levels of business....

According to Kids Eat Right, kids “are born with an instinctive desire for sweet and salty foods, and an instinctive aversion to sour and bitter tastes,” which would explain why our food preferences consisted of powdered donuts and popsicles when we were young. However, as we get older and our taste buds begin to diminish (sob!), our inclination toward sweet and salty foods expands to include the bitter, sour foods we avoided before....

Unfortunately, my iPad was stolen less than a month after I bought it. Insurance covered the loss, but I did not rush out to buy a new one right away. I got my chance to play with the iPad and while it was pretty cool, I found it to be more of an entertainment device than anything and it was lacking some key features – for example, a camera. Apple will probably add some of those features with the upcoming release of the iPad 2, which some say is to be announced this week, but I’m sick of their game of intentionally leaving out features that consumers want and introducing it on a subsequent version so you’ll buy their product again....