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by Marc Chernoff // 28 Comments
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What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.
– JW von Goethe
Yes, your goals are within reach. In fact, achieving them is a simple process. It just requires commitment and action on your behalf.
Note: For complex, long-term goals, I tackle one simple task every day. Nothing more, nothing less.
Also, I highly recommend these best selling productivity books:
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Whether you’re planning a four hour road trip or catching a flight to the other side of the world, you have limited space in your suitcase. So pack these practical, space-saving, multi-function items and you’ll always be prepared without the hassle of lugging around additional gear.
1. Smart Phone with GPS – A smart phone is an information and communication portal that will likely save your rear end someday. My smart phone has certainly saved mine a time or two. Here are some of the basic functions of most modern smart phones:
2. Hand Sanitizing Wipes – In my mind, hand sanitizing wipes are essential tools that prevent me from infecting my body with germs on a daily basis. They have several practical functions:
3. Spare Wallet with Identification and Cash – Let’s recite the Boy Scout motto: “Always be prepared.” If you lose your primary wallet when you’re hundreds of miles from home, it’s nice to have a back-up plan. Find a safe, hidden place to stash your spare wallet when you arrive at your destination. While this isn’t a multi-function item in the traditional sense, it can save you so much grief when disaster strikes that it’ll seem like the most functional item in the world. There are four things I keep in my spare wallet:
4. Credit Card Size Survival Tool – It’s the size of a credit card, made of rugged stainless steel, and has several practical functions including:
5. Large Zip-Lock Bags – A large zip-lock bag has hundreds, if not thousands, of practical functions when you’re on the go:
6. Rubber Bands – Rubber bands are simple, functional and versatile. There is an endless list of practical uses for a rubber band including:
7. A Bottle of Water – Water is essential to life, so it’s probably a good idea to keep some with you wherever you go. And similar to an empty zip-lock bag, water has hundreds, if not thousands, of practical uses:
8. Leatherman – It’s the all-in-one multi-tool you should never leave home without. These little tools can handle a plethora of different jobs. When traveling, I try to keep my Credit Card Size Survival Tool on me at all times (except in airplanes) and my Leatherman secured in my suitcase just in case I need it. I personally own the Leatherman 830039 (linked above) and I love it. Here are a few of it’s functions:
9. Multi-Use Car Charger – Because a cell phone with no battery juice is useless when your car breaks down on the side of the road during a long road trip. My multi-use car charger (linked above) allows me to charge up to four devices at once. This unit turns one auto cigarette lighter port into two, has two USB charging ports, and provides a heavy-duty 20 amp capacity.
10. A Lighter and a Candle – It’s always a good idea to have the capability to create fire just in case you need it. This one is simple:
11. Large Ace Bandage – Lots of practical uses including:
12. Small Roll of Duct Tape – Duct tape solves everything. 😉 If you’ve tried using duct tape and you’re still having problems, you just haven’t used enough of it. Duct tape may very well be the second greatest invention after the hammer. I’m not even going to attempt to summarize the extensive list of practical applications for duct tape.
Do you think we left an essential item off of the list? Let us know about it in the comments section below.
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by Marc Chernoff // 23 Comments
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You don’t always have to work hard to be productive. Productivity can simply be the side effect of doing the right things.
So here’s a list of 29 semi-productive things I do online when my mind is set on avoiding ‘real work.’
Oh, and ever since I bought my new (super sexy) Apple iPad, I’ve been enjoying all of these sites on the go and catching looks from almost everyone who passes me while I browse.
So what kind of semi-productive things do you do online in your off-time? Please share them with us in the comments section below.
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