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  I generally write about productivity hacks, sustainability topics, or student study tips. Things of that nature. However, for this week's post, ...

So for this blog, I'd like to talk about habits.   Right now I’m reading Charles Duhigg's The Power of Habit.   The book's premise is based upon t...

  There's no doubt about it. Research has repeatedly demonstrated that taking effective notes increases your chances of academic success.   So, w...

Since I'm an engineer that recently entered into entrepreneurial work, I frequently ask myself: Does being an engineer automatically make me skill...

When it comes to letting others know when you need something, stop expecting them to read your mind. You're only wasting everyone's time.    HAVE ...

Setting your boundaries by saying "no" actually leads to higher productivity.   In fact, when you come down to it, being productive is pretty simp...

In order to really understand something you have to get your hands dirty.    (A follow up to last week's post.)   Put it in your own words (Part...

Let's face it. In today's digital world, it's pretty easy to get overwhelmed by information.   You know what I mean.   Downloading or uploading th...

Creativity can’t be reduced to a formula .... or can it?   At its core, the creative process requires a new way of thinking. It also requires a co...

You've probably heard of "Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs" and seen the colorful, multi-level pyramid that illustrates the theory right?   Since it wa...

Let's face it. Plenty of us hate studying. Even for those of us who like it, (we love you, but you're a little weird), studying often gets super s...

Sorry software, techie, and engineering people, this one isn't for you. We know that you get the "whiteboarding" thing.  And how fundamental it is...