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The Art of Getting More Work Done by Not Working

A Real Solution to Distractions and Productivity These days everyone has productivity tips to help you do more in your day. They teach you how to maximize your time and effectively cram in as much as possible in as little time as possible. But what happens when nothing works and you just can’t get more done? That brings us to  The Art of Getting More Work Done by Not Working . My theory suggests that doing less work and getting other things done, leaves you with fewer remaining distractions and then eventually makes it easier to get back to work with no distractions. Let’s be clear though, we are talking mostly about distractions. The whole idea is to acknowledge the distraction in front of you and remove it, by doing it. Who would have thought? There’s more to it than that though, this article explains the full technique. Eating can be an energizing distraction if done right. If you are absolutely starving, have a headache and can’t focus, why don’t you go and ea

Here's Why You Need to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

I absolutely love my job. I almost feel like life isn’t real. That’s how much I love it. I have fun, flexibility and I’m working in the industry of my dreams.  Yet I just accepted a new job. Let me elaborate. A few weeks ago, I was invited to interview for a new position. Several days later, I was offered the job. This unleashed a world of struggle inside me because I love my current job.  I’ve been at this company for a little over a year now, and it’s been an amazing experience. I have learned a lot and grown as a person. I’ve been fortunate enough to have a mentor who has guided me and propelled me along. And I’ve had flexibility: I can, for the most part, work the schedule I set for myself. There’s something invaluable about that. So when I was faced with the decision of accepting a new job, I had to take a really hard look at my options. I kept thinking, Well, I have fun at work. I have a flexible schedule. I like the people I work with. There are certain perks I’d b

Andhra Pradesh CM’s video conference: 50 US firms ready to move to AP

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had participated in a video conference with ‘IT Serv’, a consortium of over 400 NRI owned IT companies in the U.S. ‘IT serve’ represents several companies with multiple skill sets in various fields including, education, IOT, cloud management, app development etc. Representatives from over 100 companies attended the video conference from Dallas, Chicago, New Jersey, Houston, Atlanta and Washington DC. Fifty companies expressed their readiness to move to AP immediately.

Ajay, Kajol to be the face of AP Tourism

Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn and his wife Kajol will be the brand ambassadors of Andhra Pradesh Tourism. The Bollywood couple will be the face of the Andhra Pradesh tourism sector, identified as the growth engine by the Chandrababu Naidu government. Mr. Naidu has been making all-out efforts to woo investors from across the globe to the fledgling State which is in the process of building a new capital Amaravati. Mr. Devgan, who was in the city on Tuesday to inaugurate the logo of an entertainment company, called on Mr. Naidu and deliberated on a range of issues besides volunteering to be the face of AP tourism. “Both Ajay Devgn and Kajol are Padma awardees and have earned good reputation in the film industry. Promotion of tourism by the celebrity couple will give the much-needed boost to the sector in the State. Mr. Devgn, incidentally, came to the city along with half a dozen investors,” said K. Lakshminarayana, Chief Consultant and Director of Andhra Pradesh Project

How to Profit From the Upcoming Earnings Season?

Before the start of the last earnings season, I put forward three stocks for investors to buy namely JetBlue ( JBLU ), Volaris (VLRS) and Virgin America ( VA ). While JetBlue has underperformed in the reference time period, both Volaris and Virgin America have proven to be winners. For the upcoming earnings season, I have shortlisted my three best picks from the aviation industry. Let’s take a look at the stocks. JetBlue and Volaris   Despite recommending them for the last earnings season, I think both JetBlue and Volaris deserve a mention. Shares of JetBlue have pulled back following the carrier’s failed bid to acquire Virgin America. However, I think investors should use the recent pullback to load onto the stock as it is undervalued. With JetBlue yet to completely roll out its Mint program and with air fares moving higher, I think the stock is cheap and has about 15% upside potential. As for Volaris, although I recently recommended investors to take some

How to Start a Consulting Business

The dictionary defines a consultant as "an expert in a particular field who works as an advisor either to a company or to another individual." Sounds pretty vague, doesn't it? But unless you've been in a coma for the past decade, you probably have a good idea what a consultant is. Businesses certainly understand what consultants are. In 1997 U.S. businesses spent just over $12 billion on consulting. According to Anna Flowers, spokesperson for the Association of Professional Consultants in Irvine, California, the association has recently noticed an increase in calls for information from people who want to get into the business. "The market is opening up for [the consulting-for-businesses] arena," Flowers says. Melinda P., an independent consultant in Arlington, Virginia, thinks more people are getting into the consulting field because technology has made it easier to do so. "The same technology that has helped me to be successful as a consultant