Comments on: 2 Days in 1 : Get More Done http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/ Work, life and the pursuit of happiness for the young professional. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:00:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Newly Corporate » Blog Archive » 5 Ways to Kickoff Your Week Right http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-3661 Newly Corporate » Blog Archive » 5 Ways to Kickoff Your Week Right Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:38:45 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-3661 [...] 1. Start with Clean Slate.  My routine really starts Sunday night when I login via VPN and process any remnants of email converstations or tasks left in my work inbox, I do this for my personal email as well.  This ensures that any loose ends or weekend work is closed out and nothing gets left undone.  It is equivalent to the mental refresh I have described for a daily routine in 2 days in : Get more done. [...] [...] 1. Start with Clean Slate.  My routine really starts Sunday night when I login via VPN and process any remnants of email converstations or tasks left in my work inbox, I do this for my personal email as well.  This ensures that any loose ends or weekend work is closed out and nothing gets left undone.  It is equivalent to the mental refresh I have described for a daily routine in 2 days in : Get more done. [...]

]]> By: Newly Corporate » Blog Archive » Oh S#$@, Now What? You Made a Mistake, Now Make the Best of a Bad Situation http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-1287 Newly Corporate » Blog Archive » Oh S#$@, Now What? You Made a Mistake, Now Make the Best of a Bad Situation Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:07:25 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-1287 [...] whether you really screwed up for a reason or you just wish it were so. Was the mistake due to not having enough time or was it because I left work early to have a few beers with a friend? Once you realize the reasons [...] [...] whether you really screwed up for a reason or you just wish it were so. Was the mistake due to not having enough time or was it because I left work early to have a few beers with a friend? Once you realize the reasons [...]

]]> By: Newly Corporate » Blog Archive » Coffee Break: Job Aide for Your Daily Grind http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-1095 Newly Corporate » Blog Archive » Coffee Break: Job Aide for Your Daily Grind Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:12:32 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-1095 [...] Some people grab coffee before coming to work, some while at work, some even work from a coffee shop, I know I would like to! But the fact is most people drink coffee or a similar beverage every morning. And why not, coffee is great! The smell, the taste, the buzz, just a great way to start a morning. Don’t forget, coffee can also help you get it done or put two days into one! [...] [...] Some people grab coffee before coming to work, some while at work, some even work from a coffee shop, I know I would like to! But the fact is most people drink coffee or a similar beverage every morning. And why not, coffee is great! The smell, the taste, the buzz, just a great way to start a morning. Don’t forget, coffee can also help you get it done or put two days into one! [...]

]]> By: Newly Corporate » Blog Archive » 6 Chore-Conquering Tips for Mundane Mutli-tasking http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-1061 Newly Corporate » Blog Archive » 6 Chore-Conquering Tips for Mundane Mutli-tasking Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:37:18 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-1061 [...] response to my recent post 2 Days in 1: Get More Done, ScottyG, a reader and good friend of mine, exposed one of the biggest struggles young [...] [...] response to my recent post 2 Days in 1: Get More Done, ScottyG, a reader and good friend of mine, exposed one of the biggest struggles young [...]

]]> By: Melanie http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-1021 Melanie Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:44:53 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-1021 Hey the picture of the clock looks like the one in Prague. Did you know that the longest run clock in the world? Hey the picture of the clock looks like the one in Prague. Did you know that the longest run clock in the world?

]]> By: Brandon Henak http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-933 Brandon Henak Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:44:40 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-933 @ScottyG - Thanks! Too bad those days of trying to study after happy hour at the bar are gone :-) As far as the "mundane tasks" go, I think I will do a whole post on getting them done because it's definitely a struggle. Look for a post on "Just In Time Mundane Multi-Tasking" :-) @ScottyG - Thanks! Too bad those days of trying to study after happy hour at the bar are gone :-)

As far as the “mundane tasks” go, I think I will do a whole post on getting them done because it’s definitely a struggle. Look for a post on “Just In Time Mundane Multi-Tasking” :-)

]]> By: ScottyG http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-931 ScottyG Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:59:17 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-931 Overall though I would agree with your points. There is a lot of valuable time that is often wasted if you can't seperate your days into two productive periods. However, I find my biggest issue comes more when I am trying to prioritize other more mundane activities that aren't at the same level as say growing my feeds...like grocery shopping or going to a laundromat. All the things that can be put off until the weekend, assuming I'm not going to wake up for work foul-smelling and starving. Though by the time the weekend rolls around, those same tasks don't hold much of an appeal compared to social events. Thus and endless cycle begins, broken only by an empty closet or refrigerator. Maybe its time to re-evaluate my schedule. Overall though I would agree with your points. There is a lot of valuable time that is often wasted if you can’t seperate your days into two productive periods. However, I find my biggest issue comes more when I am trying to prioritize other more mundane activities that aren’t at the same level as say growing my feeds…like grocery shopping or going to a laundromat. All the things that can be put off until the weekend, assuming I’m not going to wake up for work foul-smelling and starving. Though by the time the weekend rolls around, those same tasks don’t hold much of an appeal compared to social events. Thus and endless cycle begins, broken only by an empty closet or refrigerator.

Maybe its time to re-evaluate my schedule.

]]> By: ScottyG http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-930 ScottyG Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:47:28 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-930 Final caution: Drinking more than two drinks during your “reset” with a friend will significantly decrease your productivity during your “2nd day”. .... You Light weight. Brandon, you used to be cool. ;) Final caution: Drinking more than two drinks during your “reset” with a friend will significantly decrease your productivity during your “2nd day”.
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You Light weight. Brandon, you used to be cool. ;)

]]> By: Brandon Henak http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-927 Brandon Henak Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:28:46 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-927 @Michael - I agree, I really only thinks it healthy to do work second days about 4 days a week. You really need one night to go out or go to networking events (and the weekend). Thanks for the feedback! Anyone else have suggestions? @Michael - I agree, I really only thinks it healthy to do work second days about 4 days a week. You really need one night to go out or go to networking events (and the weekend). Thanks for the feedback!

Anyone else have suggestions?

]]> By: Michael Englisch http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-926 Michael Englisch Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:57:22 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/01/16/2-days-in-1-get-more-done/#comment-926 This is a lot easier on paper than in real life. I am only able to be productive in my second day maybe 2-3 night a week (M-F) and one of the is usually going out on Friday night. Although the working out is the best point, that usually resets me and I'll be good for another couple hours. I also usually have a movie on in the background while I'm doing work so if I need a 5 min break it's easy to get into something else for a short period. This is a lot easier on paper than in real life. I am only able to be productive in my second day maybe 2-3 night a week (M-F) and one of the is usually going out on Friday night. Although the working out is the best point, that usually resets me and I’ll be good for another couple hours. I also usually have a movie on in the background while I’m doing work so if I need a 5 min break it’s easy to get into something else for a short period.

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