A Simple Course Production Tip to Use Every Day
June 4th, 2019
Here’s a simple tip that I use all the time. In fact, I use it multiple times a day. It's fast and efficient.
Create a blank text file on your desktop for quick access.
That’s it?
Simple. Right?
Here are three reasons why this is a good tip.
Create a Temporary Holding Area
The text doc isn’t bloated or media rich, so it opens really fast. I have a blank text file on my desktop. I click on it all the time. I jot down some quick ideas, take a note, or use it to temporarily hold ...
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How to Build Your Skills
Here's a list of some of the posts on personal development.
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