Jim Estill is a legend in Canada's technology scene. CEO of SYNNEX Canada he also is on the Board of RIM. His personal blog is a good resource on how to manage both time and companies. We've borrowed this from Jim Estill's site (apparently joining a long list of borrowers).

"I played duplicate bridge tonight. For me this is a great way to relax. It requires total focus so takes my mind off of all other things.

The following is an article I wrote for Profit Magazine a while ago. It was edited by my friend Rick Spence. It still seems relevant today (and it also appeals to my sense of efficiency - re-use good material to make for a quick blog posting).

THE 12 RULES OF TIME

By Jim Estill

My business experience has taught me one true thing: That maximizing your productivity, happiness, peace, or impact can best be accomplished if you clearly understand the 12 Rules of Time.

1. Have goals

Being more efficient with your time is irrelevant if you don't know how you want to spend it. In managing time, the compass is more important than the clock. Know where you want to go and spend your time on the things that get you there.

Many people spend energy trying to be more efficient without first doing what's important: setting goals. It's like being lost on your way to a new city. Driving faster doesn't help if you are going in the wrong direction. Figure out what direction to go in and head that way.

Once you've prepared it, your list of goals will reveal what is important to you.

2. Analyze how you spend your time

It is always good to know how you're spending your time right now. You can track this by setting (...read more...)