Turn Your Idle Time Into Productive
It’s funny how we perceive ourselves sometimes and how it can be quite different from how your family does and the differences is quite drastic!
Case to the point….
Over last 4 weeks or so I have worked on getting my current house ready for sale. Contractors going in and out and checks that I sign following alone brought my wife into following line of thinking - we can “save some money” by doing small things such as painting, etc ourselves.
Or Can We?
I have to give my wife the credit – she is now not only taking care of the family, going to school full-time in the evening but also does most of the work. I’m only left with some wall prep. work, running to hardware stores and helping her out from time to time.
Problem is – every time I have to switch from working on my core business to chores, I lose time! Time that I perceive as biggest asset that I have but since my wife thinks we “can save money” already made – arguing with her will be pointless as she is just as hardheaded as I’m and in this case I choose the path of distraction that keeps her happy 
Whew, long story!
Now, if I could only remember why I was writing it…
Oh, yeah – Time!
If you have some idle time this weekend, here are links to some good content to help you turn that time into Productive:
- Shawn Collins shares a disturbing news on AVG Anti-Virus Blocking Affiliate Links. If you are doing any type of affiliate marketing you might want to check it out.
- Alberto Hallado shares tips on WordPress Theme Structure That Works For Business. And he also reminds us importance of keeping your blog up to date – just check out the post!
- Patsi Krakoff teaches us how to Build a Product Funnel on Your Blog through Content Marketing. A MUST read post.
- John Jonas shares his own personal collection of Web Tools To Help Run Your Online Business. Sometimes difference between being productive and wasting time are the tools you use. This is great reference list!
- Nicole Dean continues with her success stories and this time shares Online Success Cast #16: Ross Goldberg. Great content guys, as Ross has highly unusual story and a person with integrity, although he might be edgy for some! Great guy, excellent story and shared by master teller Nicole! Check it out!
- Doug Champigny shares his insight on Protecting And Preparing Your Internet Marketing Business In Today’s Economy. And when Doug speaks – I listen and highly recommend you do same!
And if you think that wasn’t enough… Google Your Questions!
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Thanks for the shoutout, Alex!
And you couldn’t be more right about time usage – too often we waste time on little things it would be better to outsource while we focus on our biz…
Doug Champigny´s last blog ..Protecting And Preparing Your Internet Marketing Business In Today’s Economy
Alex,
Again, as usual you are looking out for your readers and everyone else. The information on AVG is a little scary. I miss out on that stuff in my business because I use Linux as my OS, so my need for AVG is minimal.
Doug, Awesome post on your blog. You bring up some very interesting points about the economy.
Alex, keep up the fantastic work. I look forward to every post you make.
Jim Clary
Jim Clary´s last blog ..Getting Started In Internet Marketing
Awesome Alex, I love “web tools” type posts lol.
Dennis Edell´s last blog ..UPDATED – $10 LESS! – As Promised – An End Of The Year Advertising Special!
hey thats pretty helpful. productivity has always been a tough spot for average marketer, and this will probably help a lot of them
thanks.
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Yeah I credit my wife with a lot of things to be done in the house inside or outside. AVG that is something I have to check for now.
Oliver´s last blog ..Surfing The Web Of Outsourcing – Stepping Into The Phases
Sometimes I find myself thinking about the same dilemma, are we really saving money doing small chores like painting? I think if it takes me 1 day to complete what would take a professional only a couple of hours, it’s probably better to pay them to do it. Nowadays, I calculate how much my hour at work cost compared to the hourly rate I’d be paying the professional to help me assess if I am really saving or losing money by doing it myself.
I liked the Online Sucess Cast best, I think Nicole Dean is my new idol! More about sucessful women please! Could use some inspiration…
Henriette Gustafson´s last blog ..Jewelry cleaning at home
Wow! I’ve just found this post and am honored to be mentioned.
Thank you, Alex. I greatly enjoy recording my podcasts and would love to have you on as a guest in the coming months.
Nicole Dean´s last blog ..What Does a Day of an Internet Marketer Look Like?
Nicole,
Thank you! …for providing content well worth sharing
Prioritising is something few of us do well and when it comes to our blogs that’s doubly so. How many bloggers spend more time making their blog look pretty than actually writing content for it. Why? Because it’s easier than doing real work.
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I hear you with all the wife stuff. Thanks for the links think I will speed some time being productive and reading them.
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@ John G.
I’m finding that true both online and offline.
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