Distractions are all around us. A flickering neon ceiling light above your cubicle, an overly talkative neighbor, loud music–the list goes on. How we deal with them determines their effect on time management. Lets’s examine how we might tackle time management’s distractions.
The blame game
Your first reaction might be to blame the distraction on someone or [...]

Time management skills aren’t always within our grasp and often they need to be absorbed through the intuitive process rather than rote learning. Let’s step back and take a broader look at the meaning of time management.
The phrase “time management” is a bit of a conundrum. For us to assume that we can somehow manipulate [...]

In these times of economic instability everyone is looking for an edge. People want to perform their jobs better, to improve their lives. They want to spend more time with their families and go on camping trips. In short, they want to realize their dreams.
Unfortunately there is no magic bullet that will guarantee success. The [...]

An engineer would say that workplace uncertainty is directly proportional to the state of the economy. The rest of you would say that when the economy gets worse so does workplace uncertainty. Whether you are a technical professional, a human resources worker, or a salesperson, workplace uncertainty, especially in times of economic woes, can be [...]

Before you start the process of prioritizing you should ask yourself a few questions to establish a baseline at which to begin. This will improve time management and make you a more productive worker.

Why were you hired for this job? Are you accomplishing things that your boss set out for you [...]

time management strategies
I speak to Silicon Valley engineers. Many of you never have the time to enjoy life and could benefit from time management strategies geared toward you occupation. You are locked in a 24/7 job because you need the money (don’t we all) and are caught up in daily routines that don’t lead to [...]

I’ve said all along that improved time management for Silicon Valley engineers begins at home. My personal belief is that TV’s have little value other than showing movies (and broadcasting LA Dodgers baseball games). I know Americans love to tune in every week and find out whose “Friends” are whose and what happened at “Melrose [...]

my e-book
The first draft of my e-book, An Engineer’s Guide to Managing Time for Professional and Personal Growth is complete. The text contains about 18,000 words or sixty-five pages divided into thirty powerful chapters guaranteed to get the engineer on the right track to personal and professional growth.
I tried to put myself in the engineer’s [...]

One of the best time management strategies begins at home with your family. Let’s face it, your family is your foundation and it may consist of a wife and kids, or for a single person, friends and family. In this article I am peeking into the life of 27 year-old Joe the engineer, who has [...]

Today is July 4th, Independence Day, a good day to reflect on how my website embodies the simple ways to improve time management. I goggled “time management” and looked at several sites dedicated to the subject, and, as it turned out, other things. They included topics such as corporate relocation, real estate sales, pilot licensing—great [...]