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In this interview, Penny Zinker talks with me about my book and a number of topics related to time management. You'll hear our viewpoints on email, task management, Evernote, and more. You'll also hear about the overarching need for having a system.

Each year, Global Gurus recognizes a "Top 30" in various fields. I am excited and humbled to announce  I've was named #1 in the “time management” category. In this episode, we talk about the award and future plans.

The 2nd Tuesday of March is "Organize Your Home Office Day." Almost a fourth of us work from home at least part of the time. This post gives you three broad principles for organizing a home office you will love and where you will be productive.  

 The Netflix hit "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" has "sparked joy" around the idea of decluttering. Listen to two contrasting approaches to decluttering. 

How many magazines, clubs, and service subscriptions do you have? Here's help in organizing subscriptions so they don't drain your pocketbook. 

 When you need something done, to whom do you give it? The person with time on his hands? If you want a quick response, probably not. 

 Does your long to-do list overwhelm you? That long to-do list is almost a necessity in modern times. Here's how to make that list your fiend. 

What are some tips for organizing and saving online links, data and ideas for later reading? This episode covers the nuts-and-bolts. 

Writing the same email replies over and over could make you feel like your trapped in the movie "Groundhog Day." Learn how to use a free text expander. 

Creative Procrastination is all about finding that sweet spot. Instead of putting off tasks, it's the art of creatively placing tasks in the future. 

Let's look at three approaches to procrastination as seen through a well-known tale."Too soon" can be just as bad as waiting to the last minute.  

After adopting Remember the Milk, a reader asked me about the learning curve. Here's what you need to know on two levels. 

The practice of writing a "thank-you" note on a regular basis is important. How do you remember to do it? This episode tells you exactly how.

 The magic day has arrived. Enjoy the moment and cherish the memories. But do you dread what comes next? Try an organized approach to holiday cleanup.  

Holiday stress is a result of the busyness of what should be an enjoyable season. This post shows how identifying the "Fab 5" each day puts stress at bay. (Carol Of The Bells by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/)

Learn to save time with Auto text expander for Google Chrome. Eliminate repetitious entry with this free extension. This episode includes good examples. 

When people get your voicemail, is your greeting helpful? Or is the generic "...will return your call as soon as possible" that means nothing.

Remember the Milk is my new task manager. Here's why I made the m-o-o-o-ve and how you can too.

Learn a system for note taking that is easy and meets your needs. This post contains links to articles which include borth paper and digital methods.

If you take paper notes, how do you keep up with long URLs you need to reference later? Use a spreadsheet to house the URLs and reference it from your notes