Sleep Is For The Weak

We each operate on our own internal cycle.  There are parts of the day when you are simply more efficient than others.  For some people they find in the morning right after they wake up is their most productive time.  Others drag in the morning but really step into their stride in the late afternoon.

Knowing our internal cycles can really assist in our ability to schedule things throughout our day and get things done.  If I know that from 3pm until 5pm I am very productive I  should schedule my long term project time to coincide with with those times.  I can schedule the easier, less demanding tasks during my known downtimes.  If you are working with a co-worker who is productive in the first part of the day, and you don’t get into your groove until the afternoon you should work together to help one another.  You can block the morning as time to cover any interruptions that come into the office during the morning allowing your co-worker to focus on projects when he is most able to produce.  After lunch have your co-worker take any incoming distractions allowing you to focus on projects.

Thanks to: China Guccio for the image

I carry a Kershaw Leek pocket knife every day.  I’ve had mine for a couple of years now and the blade shows the wear of use.  One reason I purchased the Leek is it has Kershaw’s SpeedSafe system which allows for very easy, and rapid one handed opening of the blade.

Last week my knife stopped snapping open like it should.  I took it apart to find the torsion bar had broken.  I went to Kershaw’s website to see what the warranty or repair options were and found out all I needed to do was request a replacement through an online web form.  I went ahead and submitted my request for a new torsion bar, and a replacement pocket clip.

Four days later Kershaw blew me away.  Not only did they send me what I needed, but they sent two torsion bars, and three belt clips!!!  I know the parts can’t have cost Kershaw very much, but the commitment to customer satisfaction was well above and beyond.  Rest assured Kershaw my next blade purchases will have your name on the side!