productivity – Inspire99 https://inspire99.com Startup and Motivation Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:48:05 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://inspire99.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cropped-cropped-inspire99-logo-FB-cover2-32x32.jpg productivity – Inspire99 https://inspire99.com 32 32 44421129 4 Ds of time management for prioritisation https://inspire99.com/how-to-use-4-ds-of-time-management-for-prioritisation/ https://inspire99.com/how-to-use-4-ds-of-time-management-for-prioritisation/#comments Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:40:27 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=21096 In today's article, we will talk about the 4 d's of time management and how to use them to prioritise time. The main item of discussion in 4 Ds is whether a task needs delegation. Delegation in effect conflicts with the feeling of control and micromanagement. However, in this article, we will talk about the types of prioritisation models we can follow to make the best use of our time. In addition, I'd always route us back to some time management skills that will help us increase productivity.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/how-to-use-4-ds-of-time-management-for-prioritisation/feed/ 13 21096 3 Rules to deal with Not Having Enough Time? https://inspire99.com/how-to-deal-with-not-having-enough-time/ https://inspire99.com/how-to-deal-with-not-having-enough-time/#comments Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:30:58 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=21069 Not Having Enough Time: We are always busy - too many things clamouring for attention. This makes managing time and stress very difficult. However, it is a pertinent problem - big enough to ensure that we must do something about it. Or else we constantly run a risk of being overwhelmed, stressed and not having enough time for the things that we want to do.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/how-to-deal-with-not-having-enough-time/feed/ 4 21069 Time isn’t the main thing, it’s the only thing – Miles Davis https://inspire99.com/time-isnt-the-main-thing-its-the-only-thing-miles-davis/ https://inspire99.com/time-isnt-the-main-thing-its-the-only-thing-miles-davis/#comments Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:58:34 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=18571 Time isn't the main thing: Today’s inspiration is from a time management quote from Miles Davis. Not only is time the most evenly spread out resource in the world, but it is also the most scarce. In this article, we talk about the challenges of the paucity of time to ensure that we have enough opportunities for the most important things.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/time-isnt-the-main-thing-its-the-only-thing-miles-davis/feed/ 6 18571 4 Quadrants of Eisenhower Matrix for Time Management https://inspire99.com/4-quadrants-of-time-management-eisenhower-matrix/ https://inspire99.com/4-quadrants-of-time-management-eisenhower-matrix/#comments Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:00:12 +0000 http://inspire99.com/?p=12014 Eisenhower Matrix: Time management is hard work. But the 4 quadrants framework helps us prioritise this work. Once we have a priority, we can focus our energies on completing these things and managing our workload. The most important takeaway from the Eisenhower matrix is to ensure that we have created space and time for the most important things rather than merely the urgent ones.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/4-quadrants-of-time-management-eisenhower-matrix/feed/ 1 12014 Chop your own wood and it will warm you twice – Henry Ford https://inspire99.com/chop-your-own-wood-and-it-will-warm-you-twice/ https://inspire99.com/chop-your-own-wood-and-it-will-warm-you-twice/#comments Tue, 14 May 2024 16:16:28 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=24278 This is a beautiful quote by Henry Ford that talks about the importance of hard work. There are 2 parts to this quote - one about the hard work of chopping and the second about taking the initiative and ownership. We all know that hard work is romanticised in motivational quotes - however hard work for the sake of work is pointless. We need to support this hard work through strategy, smart thinking and above all ownership and self-reliance. This is where we can start making the difference that Henry Ford alludes to.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/chop-your-own-wood-and-it-will-warm-you-twice/feed/ 1 24278 To live in the present moment is a miracle https://inspire99.com/to-live-in-the-present-moment-is-a-miracle/ https://inspire99.com/to-live-in-the-present-moment-is-a-miracle/#comments Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:14:46 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=21074 Do we stop to consider - are we living every moment of our life with concentration and deriving joy from all these actions without feeling rushed or pressured? Of course, there will be distractions to take us away - these can be goals, pressures and work deadlines. But at each fleeting moment, this time we have is gone and left us. The least we can do is to make the best out of it.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/to-live-in-the-present-moment-is-a-miracle/feed/ 2 21074 20 Powerful quotes on focus for success https://inspire99.com/quotes-on-focus/ https://inspire99.com/quotes-on-focus/#comments Fri, 08 Sep 2023 16:00:27 +0000 http://inspire99.com/?p=1560 In this article, we have a collection of quotes on focus and concentration. We are capable of doing so many things on a daily basis. But the focus isn't always on our side. With so many distractions and ways to capture our interest, these quotes help us think about the type of things that take us away from our focus. What we focus on is what we are becoming.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/quotes-on-focus/feed/ 1 1560 One of the greatest skills of leadership is being unflappable https://inspire99.com/anytime-you-do-anything-in-the-world-theres-going-to-be-criticism-ariana-huffington/ https://inspire99.com/anytime-you-do-anything-in-the-world-theres-going-to-be-criticism-ariana-huffington/#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:27:22 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=17827 Leadership is not an easy task, and it requires a unique set of skills to succeed. One of the most critical skills of leadership is being unflappable. It's essential to be able to handle criticism and stay focused on the task at hand. In this article, we will explore why being unflappable is crucial for leadership and how to develop this skill.
In particular, if there are situations where the impact to customers has been wide and response harsh, it does bring out a different task from the leadership positions.

Leadership often tends to be about communication. Although it is often thought of as communication to others/teams, etc, a large part of it is about listening. More importantly it is about being a positive listener. It is painful to see example of leaders rebuffing positive criticism. This naturally leads a very bad example for problem solving approach

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]]> https://inspire99.com/anytime-you-do-anything-in-the-world-theres-going-to-be-criticism-ariana-huffington/feed/ 2 17827 Ralph Waldo Emerson quotes for inspiration and individuality https://inspire99.com/quotes-from-ralph-waldo-emerson/ https://inspire99.com/quotes-from-ralph-waldo-emerson/#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:31:18 +0000 http://inspire99.com/?p=1468 Quotes from Ralph Waldo Emerson: This is a collection of inspiring quotes from Ralph Waldo Emerson. These quotes range from being yourself, looking at the future, hard work and perseverance. Other prominent themes also include hope, fears, doubts and enthusiasm. Each of these has a flavour and a powerful rigour to them.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/quotes-from-ralph-waldo-emerson/feed/ 1 1468 Time Management is Life Management – Brief Analysis https://inspire99.com/time-management-is-life-management-brief-essay/ https://inspire99.com/time-management-is-life-management-brief-essay/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:21:29 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=21751 Time management is life management talks about two important aspects- productivity and identifying things that are most important in our life. It is a stark reminder not to major in minor things of life

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]]> https://inspire99.com/time-management-is-life-management-brief-essay/feed/ 1 21751 7 Powerful Tips on Focus on being productive instead of busy https://inspire99.com/7-powerful-tips-on-focus-on-being-productive-instead-of-busy/ https://inspire99.com/7-powerful-tips-on-focus-on-being-productive-instead-of-busy/#comments Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:55:45 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=21755 Focus on being productive instead of busy – Discussion on how to be more productive. Being busy doesn’t mean that you’re productive. In fact, it is the opposite of productivity. It is our responsibility to make sure that we have time and energy for things that matter the most to us. If not, it is ... Read more

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]]> https://inspire99.com/7-powerful-tips-on-focus-on-being-productive-instead-of-busy/feed/ 4 21755 Top 7 Tips for a Powerful Mindset to Reach Your Goals https://inspire99.com/top-7-tips-for-a-powerful-mindset-to-reach-your-goals/ https://inspire99.com/top-7-tips-for-a-powerful-mindset-to-reach-your-goals/#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:00:00 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=21126 Reach your goals: A dream is one of the most fascinating gifts you can have. Even more powerful is the journey to reach your goals. One of the most common reasons which stand in the way of achieving our goals is the reasons we tell ourselves. This article is a dedication for the reasons we ... Read more

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