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How being proactive can save you when you need to be reactive
I recently avoided a potentially calamitous situation because I choose to operate in a proactive way. I’m checking in at Sydney International Airport for a lon...
Organisation on the road
People often ask me the best way to manage their priorities when out and about or on the road. Most of us have phones or tablets that sync our email and calendars...
How not to interrupt Bob Geldof
The moment I met Bob Geldof was not as cool as it should have been, and it was my own fault. It was 1993, and I was backpacking my way around Australia. I ended up i...
Augment your productivity
I recently bought an e-bike – easily the best fun I’ve had in years. It’s been a while since I was on a bicycle. I grew up riding them in Dublin through my chi...
Make more time for engaging conversations
Much of my time is spent helping people manage their email more efficiently. But, as I’ve said many times before, the point of this work is not just to help people...
Parking friction
When I’m at my most productive, I’m focused and organised, and the world around me is friction-free. However, this was not the case recently when I tried to park...