Saturday Linkstuff, Multitasking Edition

I usually do this post on Saturday but after a night of vodka and ceviche, I've had to 'stagger' it to Sunday.

I wrote a post on Friday about maximizing my time with my laptop and how I like to multitask and do many things at the same time. Someone left a great comment about how they actually prefer focussing on one thing at a time to get the most work accomplished. Much of the literature also agrees and I actually do believe it is important to tackle a few goals first, other you spread yourself too thin.

But I've noticed one thing – I've had a chance to watch many business owners at work and the most successful ones are pros at multi-tasking. They CAN focus on one task, but then they can pause and work on something else of a higher priority, and then come back to their initial task and get it done. The best business owners can juggle 10 things at the same time and still get them done.

So, the name of the game is a balance of focussing and multi-tasking. I know many smart people who simply cannot multi-task, and they aren't as successful. People like this don't end up as very good business owners, but they can be excellent support people.

Here are a multiple of great posts from the week:

Goodness is the Only Investment That Never Fails at Budgets are Sexy – charity is a great investment because you always get a return on your money.

Personal Finance Ratios at My Money Blog – if you're mathematically inclined do the same thing that most businesses do and calculate measurements on how well you're doing.

Frugal Living Myths at Blunt Money – is frugal living a sacrifice?

Seven Great Gifts for College Graduates at Consumerism Commentary – this post had me reminiscing about my school days.

25 Traits of the Not So Well To Do at Free From Broke – if you're broke, check this list … you may be on it.

Case Study – 60 Years Old, Lots of Cash, No portfolio at Million Dollar Journey – I wonder if many people are in this situation – no retirement portfolios but a ton of equity in real estate

Note to Credit Card Companies – We're In a Recession at Money Beagle – Credit Card companies are reacting to the new regulations in the US.

The Day it Clicked at No Credit Needed at No Credit Needed – is there a time when you finally decided you needed to get your act together with regards to money.

How to Qualify a Financial Advisor – 3 Questions to Ask at MoneyNing – do your homework when looking for a financial advisor.

5 Great Reasons to Have Less Debt at Prime Time Money – I love posts like this that give quick lessons and something to take away.

Never Underestimate (or Overestimate) Small Savings Opportunities at Four Pillars

Don't Let This Crisis Go to Waste at ToughMoneyLove – can an economic crisis be turned into an opportunity?

Finally, one of my posts was featured at the Carnival of Money Hacks at Stretchy Dollar

That's it for this week!

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