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Work's a Beach: Five Tips for Maximizing Productivity on Vacation

Research reveals that 64 percent of men and 57 percent of women work on vacation. David Allen, author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, shares how to do it right
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New research by the marketing firm Pertino reveals that 64 percent of men and 57 percent of women work on vacation. As the Fourth of the July is upon us, David Allen, author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, shares how to do it right.

Prioritize beforehand
“Create a temporary action list of things you absolutely need to do and be sure to put off the things that can wait until you get back. This is important: remember that as mosquitoes can ruin safaris, the dumb stuff can ruin your vacation. So don’t add any guilt.”