My blogs reflect my research interests and reflections on issues in teaching, PowerPoint, social media, faculty evaluation, student assessment, time management, and humor in teaching/training and in the workplace. Occasional top 10 lists may also appear on timely topics. They are intended for your professional use and entertainment. If they are seen by family members or pets, I am not responsible for the consequences. If they're not meaningful to you, let me know. ENJOY!
Friday, November 13, 2009
MAJOR TIME SAVERS TO INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY: Part III
3. TOP 10 Time-Saver Destinations
Now let’s consider your destination. If you haven’t completed all of your tasks for the current year while traveling, and you haven’t been eaten by a mountain lion, you will have several other opportunities for work at many of the routine places you go every day. For some of these, such as the grocery store or bank, an article or paperback will be adequate; for others, such as a doctor’s appointment or the police station, you might consider packing everything. Kidding. You can leave your athletic club bag at home.
Here is a starter list of 10 opportunities. I’m sure you can think of other places to add to this list.
• Standing in line at the grocery, clothing, or any other store
• Standing in line for concert, theatre, or ballgame tickets
• Standing in line at the bank or post office
• Waiting for a license renewal, car registration, title, or anything else at the MVA (Motor Vehicle Administration)
• Waiting for your food in a restaurant if your colleague forgets to meet you
• Waiting for a colleague or student in the cafeteria or coffee shop
• Waiting for your car to be repaired, hopefully not overnight (Note: I’ve written a lot of material at Midas Muffler waiting for my midas to be installed.)
• Waiting in your car at drive-through banks and fast-food restaurants
• Waiting for your office or home to be repaired after a tree fell on it or a truck drove through it
• Waiting to be picked up on the remote, deserted country road in the fog and rain before being devoured alive by a werewolf or Hugh Jackman
This list will continue in my next blog with 10 more destinations where you can produce. Trying to keep my blogs within 300 words and terse, with the exception of my jokes and fooling around, is my goal. Maybe you’ll actually find this stuff useful. Please let me know. Have a blast this weekend.
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