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[http://www.quickscores.com/sanmateo/ResultsDisplay.php?OrgDir=sanmateo&LeagueID=54795 San Mateo Summer League 2008 Schedule/Standings]
 
* [[Channel Management]]
* [[Project Management]]
* [[Mobile Lifestyle]]
 
== Goal Tracking ==
 
Inspired by [http://www.happiness-project.com/happiness_project/2006/12/how_you_too_can.html Gretchen Rubin], who was inspired by [http://www.flamebright.com/PTPages/Benjamin.asp Benjamin Franklin], I've been using a Google Spreadsheet as a dashboard for tracking personal goals and resolutions. It's similar to stuff I've used for work projects, only applied to my life.
 
The most success I've had was with a personal goal tracking dashboard for Groupaya. Each week, I give myself a point for:
 
* Playing basketball (or simply shooting around)
* Taking a long walk (1+ hours), going for a run, or generally working out
* Taking a [http://eekim.com/blog/2011/08/wednesday-play-days/ play day]. I include holidays here.
* Turning off my work email before dinner on weeknights
* Not checking my work email on Saturday or Sunday during the day
 
I track weekly points, yearly averages, and a rolling four-week average.
 
== Work Big ==
 
I have a dual monitor setup: Samsung SyncMaster 204BW (20" widescreen) and a Dell 24" monitor. In 2011, I converted my desk into a [[standing desk]] using a couple of IKEA platforms. When I get tired, I switch to my laptop and sit down somewhere comfortable.
 
Whiteboards are expensive. I ended up buying a barely used, magnetic [[whiteboard]], which I love.
 
== Time Management ==
 
Spend the first hour of your workday [http://www.lifehacker.com/software/time-management/geek-to-live--control-your-workday-187074.php email-free].  Finish a high-priority task first thing in the morning, then check your email.
 
Schedule a post-work appointment to prevent post-work lingering.
 
Turn off email notifications.
 
I have rudimentary calendaring software -- no meeting maker or anything of the like. When I propose a meeting (both business and personal), I'll enter it in my calendar with a question mark so I don't accidentally overbook.
 
See also [[Project Management]].
 
=== Time Tracking ===
 
I'm going to try to use [[Pomodoro Technique]] rather than traditional time tracking.
 
Used Harvest when I was at Groupaya. [http://slimtimer.com/ SlimTimer] is another option.
 
[http://www.rescuetime.com/ RescueTime] for Mac/Windows is intriguing. May be worth it, even though there's no Linux support.

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