67.Two computer screens. If you work in multiple applications or programs, using two computer screens to save time from opening and closing multiple screens may be helpful.
两个电脑屏幕。如果你在使用两个电脑程序或软件,你可以打开两张电脑屏幕这样节省了你开关页面的时间。多屏操作很有帮助。
68.Create a filing system that suits you. Not all filing systems are created equal. What makes sense to one person may not be intuitive for you. Evaluate the best technique for your situation.
创建一个适合自己的存档体系。存档系统不尽相同。适合一个人的系统可能对另一个人来说不够直观。找到适合你的最佳方式。
69.Maintain an orderly office. An organized office is an efficient office. Keep things in order so you don’t have to waste time searching for items later.
保持办公室条理有序。有条理的办公室就是有效率的办公室。有条理地放置物品可以避免以后四下寻找。
70.Put personal items where you can find them. Put your keys, purse, wallet, sunglasses, and other things you use regularly in designated spots.
把个人物品摆放在你能找到的地方。钥匙、手提包、钱包、太阳镜等等都放在特定的位置。
71.Don’t start projects you are not committed to finishing. One of the biggest time wasters is spending large portions of our lives pursuing side projects that we eventually abandon.Before you take on any part-time business, hobby or project, do your research. Learn what’s involved and identify the amount of time that it will take to be successful.
不要做有始无终的事。最浪费时间的事莫过于浪费大量时间在自己无法坚持到底的事上。在你接受业余工作、培养业余爱好、或者加入其它项目之前,做好调查。弄清楚它们将会包括什么内容,估计出成功完成这些事所需要的时间。