Comments on: Are You Trying To Be a Robot?

By: Daniel Straight

Daniel Straight — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:03:06 +0000

It seems like the most important part is “Learn Your Patterns”, but there’s no way that single paragraph gives you enough information to do that.

By: Momentor » Blog Archive » Time for Rest and Reflection

Momentor » Blog Archive » Time for Rest and Reflection — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:03:04 +0000

[...] MBA asked “Are You Trying to Be a Robot?” And, at the Practice of Leadership, George Ambler advised us to leave some unscheduled time in our [...]

By: Wally Bock

Wally Bock — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:07:26 +0000

Good post and review of the subject. The strange thing is that decades ago, the Scientific Management people wanted to make workers more like robots through time and motion studies and discovering the “one best way” to do every task. Today we’re worried about people doing the same thing to themselves. History does not repeat, but it does rhyme.

By: Rest and Recharge « Scott Cheatham’s Weblog

Rest and Recharge « Scott Cheatham’s Weblog — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:34:33 +0000

[...] a comment » Josh Kaufman at “The Personal MBA” has a great post on learning how to manage your energy. Time management and being productive in whatever calling [...]

By: Tyler Gillies

Tyler Gillies — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:09:28 +0000

I hired a team of VA’s from TimeSVR as well.
They do a fantastic job.

I need to drink decaf tea.

By: Jeramie B

Jeramie B — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:58:32 +0000

If only more companies would adopt this type of thinking. Many companies throughout Europe have already adopted extensive break times for employees with fantastic results. Americans are too afraid of helping employees achieve wellness. Theyre more concerned with their bottom lines.

But still.. there are lazy people who make rigid schedules a sure necessity.

By: Keno Mullings

Keno Mullings — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:55:01 +0000

Here’s what’s been working for me:

- I became comfortable with the fact that not all time management systems work for all people so find something that works for “me” and stick with it
- I learned the difference between priority and balance
- I have a master task list (I use Toodledo)
- I plan my time in the office 8-5 in 15 minute increments with space to break between tasks
- I try to get most stuff done by 12 pm
- I block 12-1 as “me” time
- I block Fridays as a reading day
- I hired a VA (TimeSvr) – thanks Josh they rock!
- I pray for direction

By: Barbara Saunders

Barbara Saunders — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:40:12 +0000

I worked as a personal trainer for 5 years, including during the dot-com boom. In my opinion, this post is right on. I simply do not believe that the clients I saw whose physical performance was on a roller coaster were performing well at work. Not possible.

By: Jarie Bolander

Jarie Bolander — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:20:15 +0000

I do all of my deep thinking and working in the morning. For me, the morning is the most efficient since I am a morning person. Working out helps as well because it gives me the energy to last the day.

Taking public transit to work allows me to work as I ride to work. That gives me another 1.5 hours a day of productivity. I also like David Silverman’s comment as well: http://blog.venturecooker.com/2009/08/06/david-silverman-the-50-minute-meeting/

By: Doug

Doug — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:15:07 +0000

I’ve been reading “The Power of Full Engagement” and this meshes perfectly with the recommendations there (among many other challenges). It’s not about time; it’s all about energy.