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Noted: The Physics of Productivity: Newton’s Laws of Getting Stuff Done via Lifehacker

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

I often use the concept of inertia when helping people with their career, but this article takes it a much higher level. — Douglas The Physics of Productivity: Newton’s Laws of Getting Stuff Done via Lifehacker In 1687, Sir Isaac … Continue reading →

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Noted: How Taking A 20-Minute Walk Every Day Transformed My Approach To Work via Fast Company

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Noted: How Taking A 20-Minute Walk Every Day Transformed My Approach To Work via Fast Company If you’re like most Americans, you suffer from the physical, emotional, and mental epidemic that the scientific community calls “sitting disease.” But unlike many … Continue reading →

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Noted: How to Be a Highly Productive Night Owl via Lifehacker

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

How to Be a Highly Productive Night Owl via Lifehacker Being an early riser has its benefits, but it isn’t for everyone. Some of humanity’s greatest minds (Voltaire for example) were renowned for sleeping in. Depending on personality, environment, and … Continue reading →

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Noted: Here’s Why Everyone Should Think Of Themselves As Their Own Boss via Business Insider

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Here’s Why Everyone Should Think Of Themselves As Their Own Boss via Business Insider In 2011, Canadian tech analyst Chris Umiastowski had a well-paying job at TD Securities.But he decided he needed to leave. He writes on his blog: By … Continue reading →

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Noted: 6 Ways Your Brain Tries To Kill Your Ideas And How To Fight Them via Fast Company

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

6 Ways Your Brain Tries To Kill Your Ideas And How To Fight Them via Fast Company I have a lot of ideas in my head. And for the most part, that’s where they used to stay. In my head. … Continue reading →

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There are those that don’t listen, some who can’t listen and others who, simply won’t listen. — from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

“One frustrating aspect of a consulting career is clients who ask for your advice and guidance, but, for whatever reason, never seem to heed it. In these cases, I have found 3 distinct classifications. There are those that don’t listen, … Continue reading →

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Too often, we neglect ourselves and our own needs…from the Career Opportunities Podcast

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

“Too often, we neglect ourselves and our own needs. There is a very special gift you can give yourself that costs absolutely nothing — the gift of self-knowledge. Taking time to reflect today can bring great benefits tomorrow.” From The … Continue reading →

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Noted: 15 Best Brainstorming And Mind-Mapping Tech Tools For Every Creative Mind via Lifehack

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

15 Best Brainstorming And Mind-Mapping Tech Tools For Every Creative Mind via Lifehack In order to be able to see a relationship between various ideas and information, we use mind mapping. This includes gathering thoughts, coming up with new ideas, … Continue reading →

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Noted: Why You Need To Speak Up At Work (And Why You Don’t) via Career Realism

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Why You Need To Speak Up At Work (And Why You Don’t) via Career Realism However, over the past 10 years I’ve become less worried about speaking out about issues or decisions that don’t appear to make sense, and I … Continue reading →

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Noted: LinkedIn Has Quietly Rolled Out A “Follow” Button To Millions Of Members via ReadWrite

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

LinkedIn Has Quietly Rolled Out A “Follow” Button To Millions Of Members via ReadWrite A gigantic change is quietly sweeping through LinkedIn. Millions of members now have a “Follow” button, a feature that promises to transform how we think about … Continue reading →

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