Because I'm always on the lookout for better ways to work more productively and efficiently -- leaving more time to pursue the interests that really make life worthwhile -- Lifehack.org devised a common-sense list of 10 simple ways to be more productive with less effort.

By the way, you don't need the fastest computer or PDA ever made (for the time being anyway) to be more productive.

The key theme behind this awesome list focuses on simplicity, the easiest and most direct path to completing tasks more quickly and efficiently.

What follows are a few of these great suggestions for simplifying and improving your productivity, then click the link below for the rest.

• Eliminate distractions
• Do one thing at a time
• Find a quiet place to work
• Focus on the essential tasks at hand
• Spend a few moments every day to clear your head and gain some perspective about your life and the work you do

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