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Top Productivity Tools 2023
As a productivity trainer and coach, I am often asked what tools I use personally. So I put together my annual Captain Time's "Top Productivity Tools 2023" to share what tools I use to keep productive. The tools listed are in alphabetical order I will mention that...

Top 10 Time Songs
As "Captain Time" I am understandably obsessed with all things time- related. Unusual clocks, watches, hourglasses, sundials, and of course, "time songs." So, as a fun project, I pulled together my personal Top 10 Time Songs to share with you. Please note these are my...

Brainstorming Groups: The Secret Weapon for Learning, Idea Generation, and Problem Solving
This article about brainstorming groups is from our online community site, Brainstorming.Social. Brainstorming groups have always been my secret weapon when it comes to learning, idea generation, and problem-solving for myself and my clients. When I had questions or...

Time Management Quiz: How Productive Are You?
Do you know how productive you are? Do you feel like you're constantly playing catch-up and never getting ahead? I put together this fun, short time management quiz for you to find out. Where do the questions come from? In my 20 years of time management coaching, I...

Content Marketing: The Most Effective Digital Marketing Method
When people ask me what the most powerful digital marketing method is, I always answer "content marketing." What is Content Marketing? Content marketing is a strategic approach to creating and distributing valuable content to attract and engage a clearly defined...

Virtual Assistant Cost Savings Calculator
If you're thinking about hiring a virtual assistant, you're probably concerned about the cost. But did you know that hiring a virtual assistant can actually save you money? I created our free Virtual Assistant Cost Savings Calculator to show the potential cost savings...

Reddit Marketing: A Beginners Guide
In this video and article, "Captain Time" shares his beginner Reddit marketing techniques. What is Reddit? Reddit is an online community platform where members can join online discussions or create their own topic area called a subreddit. Reddit is extremely popular...

Mailerlite Review: An All-In-One Email Marketing Tool
As a productivity "expert," I test a lot of tools. So many people are curious as to which tools I keep and use personally every day to boost my productivity. Here is my MailerLite Review - the email marketing tool I use every day not only for myself but for my...

No Meeting Day: Create a Meeting-Free Day to Boost Your Team’s Productivity
One of the secrets to boosting your team's productivity is to declare a weekly "no meeting day." This is a day where meetings are NEVER scheduled, no matter what. The days must be held sacred and not even the big boss is allowed to schedule meetings on that day! What...

Free Deep Focus Checklist: How To Clear Your Mind & Zero In On What Matters
Why I created the Deep Focus Checklist. I've been a time management coach for years, and one of the biggest problems my clients and students complain about is that they can't focus—they're constantly distracted by outside stimuli, their own thoughts, or the idea of...