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Listful Thinking is Published in Dutch

December 21, 2015/4 Comments/in Benefits of List Making, Books, Learning With a List, List Making, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

In September, I was excited to discover that my book Listful Thinking had been published in Spanish and Chinese. It’s so interesting to me how a love of lists can translate into different cultures.

Well it’s happened again.

My book is now available in Dutch, under the title ‘Everything at a Glance‘. That title makes the book sound so much more philosophical!

As part of the release in the Netherlands I was interviewed by one of their largest newspapers this week called Algemeen Dagblad.

During the interview I discovered that lists where incredibility popular in the Netherlands. Clearly it’s a country I should visit!

For the Dutch, list making is seen as a way to keep your mind and your life in order. Isn’t that great?

Just had to share the exciting news with all of you. Can’t wait to see where else my love of lists will go!

Don’t Micromanage – Make This List to Work With Others

December 16, 2015/0 Comments/in Apps, Benefits of List Making, Increase Productivity, Learning With a List, List Making, People, Reduce Stress, Relationships, Saving Time, Technology, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

Remember in high school when you’d have to do a group project and get paired up with a bunch of other kids?

I was always the one who was trying organize things and make sure we hit our deadlines. (Nerd Alert!)

But no matter the project — there was always that one kid who said she would be responsible for a crucial element…and then not deliver.

Nothing would make me more annoyed, but I was always happy when the project was over and we didn’t have to work together again.

In the “real world” the same thing can happen. But the downside is you can’t trade in your team members as often.

You’re forced to work with the same team and figure out a way to make it work.

This is where lists can really come to the rescue. Read more

Get Your Idea Off to a Running Start

December 14, 2015/0 Comments/in Decision Making, Increase Productivity, People, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

A question I’m often asked is how did I go from having the idea for ListProducer.com and my book Listful Thinking to what they’ve become today?

The short answer is a lot of work.

Making an idea a reality takes a lot of research and planning. When you’re first starting out all this extra work can be a tough hurdle for people.

Especially as it can take a while before you start to see the fruits of your labor.

If you are trying to start your own business or discover your next big thing, then I have some help for you! My friend Dorie Clark is giving away her FREE 42 page workbook to help you get your idea off the ground.

Dorie Clark started out as a presidential campaign spokeswoman. She has since started her own business as a marketing strategy consultant and professional speaker. Recognized as a “branding expert” by the Associated Press, Fortune, and Inc. magazine. She’s also written two books, Reinventing You and her most recent book, Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. magazine.

Click here to download Dorie’s workbook.

Productivity Tidbits I Picked Up on Vacation

December 7, 2015/0 Comments/in Holidays, Reduce Stress, Tool for Success/by Paula Rizzo

Paula & Jay in Puerto Rico

I have a tendency to always feel like I should be doing something…at all times.

“Isn’t there an email I can write back to?”

“I must have an article I’ve been meaning to read around here somewhere.”

“Oh I’ll just straighten up my desk a bit — I have a few minutes.”

This is the ongoing dialogue in my head most days.

Even on vacation.

I recently went to Puerto Rico with my hubby for some much-needed rest and relaxation. I’d been having a bit of an overload beforehand and feeling like I needed to cut myself off from networking and being a social butterfly. So it came at the perfect time. We visited the resort where we got married almost 7 years ago so it was nice to be back in a place we hold so close to our hearts.

Typically I’d be in a bit of an anxious mode thinking I’m wasting time laying on the beach (I know, it’s kind of crazy) and not writing blog posts, guest posts for websites or brainstorming something! Read more

A Personal Travel Guide Makes Your Trip Less Stressful

December 2, 2015/0 Comments/in Apps, Travel/by Paula Rizzo

When this post goes live, I’ll be in Puerto Rico catching some desperately needed sun and relaxation (and cocktails) before the holiday season. It’s all part of my plan to recharge and renew. My husband Jay and I have done a lot of travelling this year with trips to Mexico, San Francisco (we got a tour of Google!) and even Orlando. I’ve really enjoyed our vacations and I’m definitely planning to take more trips next year — hopefully overseas!

I take travel pretty seriously and always prepare well in advance. And when I say prepare — I mean stalk TripAdvisor, blogs, Rick Steves guides and travel sites for weeks on end. OH and I ask everyone who has ever been to that destination what they recommend.

Now there’s another resource in my arsenal. It’s called the Trip Scout app. They provide self-guided city tours. With local tour guides who explain about the local history, culture, and food as you go along. My friend Konrad who blogs at World Venture Project created it. Read more

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