Comments on: How to figure out which tasks you can ignore http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:32:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Mark W. http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/comment-page-1/#comment-243331 Mark W. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:59:24 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/#comment-243331 I did a search on this blog for SEO (search engine optimization). I think this is the right post for linking to this NYT article ( http://tinyurl.com/4afvaf3 ) that I just got done reading. It appears from this article that the trend is decidedly moving from SEO to SMO (social media optimization). I did a search on this blog for SEO (search engine optimization). I think this is the right post for linking to this NYT article ( http://tinyurl.com/4afvaf3 ) that I just got done reading. It appears from this article that the trend is decidedly moving from SEO to SMO (social media optimization).

]]> By: Brady http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/comment-page-1/#comment-233259 Brady Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:47:23 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/#comment-233259 One task you can't ignore is <a href="http://www.maiddenver.com" rel="nofollow">housekeeping</a>, <a href="http://www.maiddenver.com" rel="nofollow">cleaning</a>, or <a href="http://www.maiddenver.com" rel="nofollow">maid</a> service. One task you can't ignore is housekeeping, cleaning, or maid service.

]]> By: Nikki May | Copywriting Services http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/comment-page-1/#comment-232500 Nikki May | Copywriting Services Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:06:48 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/#comment-232500 Great piece! I really enjoyed reading this and I found it to be refreshing. I have been there – being so overwhelmed that I neglected looking after myself. The sad part of this is that, when one gets so snowed under and overwhelmed, business suffers…Maybe not right away, but certainly in the future. When you’re in this state, you tend to make decisions that are not in the best interests of growing your business. I think, to succeed in business, it boils down to: It’s not about how much you do, it’s about how smart you do it. Thanks Penelope. Nikki May Great piece!

I really enjoyed reading this and I found it to be refreshing.

I have been there – being so overwhelmed that I neglected looking after myself.

The sad part of this is that, when one gets so snowed under and overwhelmed, business suffers…Maybe not right away, but certainly in the future. When you’re in this state, you tend to make decisions that are not in the best interests of growing your business.

I think, to succeed in business, it boils down to: It’s not about how much you do, it’s about how smart you do it.

Thanks Penelope.

Nikki May

]]> By: On the Clock: Set Your Own Hours « Typecraft http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/comment-page-1/#comment-229312 On the Clock: Set Your Own Hours « Typecraft Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:47:56 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/#comment-229312 [...] Your Time by Michelle Goodman 8 Simple Online Time Management Tools for Freelancers How to Figure Out Which Tasks You Can Ignore Making Friends With A Clock: Time Management for Writers A Day in the [...] [...] Your Time by Michelle Goodman 8 Simple Online Time Management Tools for Freelancers How to Figure Out Which Tasks You Can Ignore Making Friends With A Clock: Time Management for Writers A Day in the [...]

]]> By: Jo http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/comment-page-1/#comment-227414 Jo Wed, 05 May 2010 14:41:01 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/#comment-227414 Penelope, I love you. I needed this today, even though it's old. You always have something fresh, funny and re-orienting!! Thanks! Penelope, I love you. I needed this today, even though it's old. You always have something fresh, funny and re-orienting!! Thanks!

]]> By: Brady Bagwan http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/comment-page-1/#comment-214724 Brady Bagwan Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:25:29 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/#comment-214724 The issue with ignoring tasks that are relatively unimportant is that you can find yourself perpetually ignoring people and things indefinitely. Being unresponsive can be a big negative in managing perceptions. I've found that scheduling in a little bit of the lower priority items each day ensures that at least they get some attention eventually. A great alternative, however, is delegation. Using a <a href="http://www.delegatesource.com/personal-assistant-concierge.php" rel="nofollow">personal assistant</a> can be extremely beneficial in terms of productivity. I just started a company called <a href="http://www.delegatesource.com/" rel="nofollow">Delegate Source</a> based in Denver. While there are quite a few <a href="http://www.delegatesource.com/personal-assistant-concierge.php" rel="nofollow">concierge services</a> out there, there are very few who approach lifestyle and <a href="http://www.delegatesource.com/what-do-we-do.php" rel="nofollow">household management</a> broadly. It really is simple math. If a professional's hourly cost is more than the cost of outsourcing <a href="http://www.delegatesource.com/personal-assistant-concierge.php" rel="nofollow">personal services</a>, why not achieve a better <a href="http://www.delegatesource.com" rel="nofollow">work/life balance</a> by delegating <a href="http://www.delegatesource.com/errands.php" rel="nofollow">errands</a> and <a href="http://www.delegatesource.com/errands.php" rel="nofollow">tasks</a>? The issue with ignoring tasks that are relatively unimportant is that you can find yourself perpetually ignoring people and things indefinitely. Being unresponsive can be a big negative in managing perceptions. I've found that scheduling in a little bit of the lower priority items each day ensures that at least they get some attention eventually. A great alternative, however, is delegation. Using a personal assistant can be extremely beneficial in terms of productivity. I just started a company called Delegate Source based in Denver. While there are quite a few concierge services out there, there are very few who approach lifestyle and household management broadly. It really is simple math. If a professional's hourly cost is more than the cost of outsourcing personal services, why not achieve a better work/life balance by delegating errands and tasks?

]]> By: Russ http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/comment-page-1/#comment-180227 Russ Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:35:19 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/#comment-180227 I feel like choosing which tasks to ignore is the most challenging part because you have to tell yourself it's okay and that you're not procrastinating. I feel like choosing which tasks to ignore is the most challenging part because you have to tell yourself it's okay and that you're not procrastinating.

]]> By: One thing. at Personal PR http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/comment-page-1/#comment-178927 One thing. at Personal PR Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:48:53 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/#comment-178927 [...] worry. Everything else will keep coming. It always does, like it or [...] [...] worry. Everything else will keep coming. It always does, like it or [...]

]]> By: Employee Evolution - Career vs Love: Which Would You Pick? http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/comment-page-1/#comment-131495 Employee Evolution - Career vs Love: Which Would You Pick? Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:01:27 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/#comment-131495 [...] browsing through Penelope Trunk’s blog, I came across an interesting post on how crazy her life became when she started writing two columns, a blog and started publicity for [...] [...] browsing through Penelope Trunk's blog, I came across an interesting post on how crazy her life became when she started writing two columns, a blog and started publicity for [...]

]]> By: Career vs Love: Which Would You Pick? « Babble On by Kelvin Lee http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/comment-page-1/#comment-127890 Career vs Love: Which Would You Pick? « Babble On by Kelvin Lee Fri, 21 Dec 2007 07:50:04 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/12/17/how-to-figure-out-which-tasks-you-can-ignore/#comment-127890 [...] Career vs Love: Which Would You Pick? While browsing through Penelope Trunk’s blog, I came across this interesting post on how crazy her life became when she started writing 2 columns, a blog and started publicity for her .... [...] [...] Career vs Love: Which Would You Pick? While browsing through Penelope Trunk's blog, I came across this interesting post on how crazy her life became when she started writing 2 columns, a blog and started publicity for her …. [...]

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