• Mobile library: Browse our bookstore and download titles directly to your mobile device.

• Enhanced interactivity: Engage with content-Notes, highlighting, and voice recording.

• Free content: Access value-added resources, including Seven-Minute Solutions, MicroLessons, and more.

• Conference and Event information: Access Printing Industries of America conference handbooks and brochures.

Apple users, visit the  iTunes Store, Android users, visit the  Google Play Store and search the Printing Industries Press App to download.   

Everyone wants to get more done and feel a sense of accomplishment as each day comes to an end. There are a million different productivity tips out there, but here a FIVE ways to increase your productivity levels according to business guru and former Chicago Bears linebacker Matt Mayberry.

Many of you already do this.  The early bird gets the worm, right?   Sitting in traffic will do nothing but frustrate you and set a negative tone for the rest of your day. The same goes for when the end of the work day rolls around. Why not arrive a little early and stay a little later to make your working day as productive as possible. 

(2)  Plan each day the night before

This is a total game changer. If you spend just 15 minutes before you go to bed the night before creating your to-do list and prioritizing it, you will have a head start on your day when the morning rolls around. Pick the most important tasks and put a little star next to them reminding yourself that these are the tasks that need to be done to push you forward with achieving big goals.

(3) Leave the office for lunch

This is something so small that can have such a powerful effect on how you work for the remainder of your day. Getting out of your work environment for lunch can ease stress levels, refresh your creativity and help you to re-focus for when it's time to go back to work. Even taking a short walk to clear your head and think about how you want the rest of your day to go can work wonders.

(4) Minimize distractions

This seems self-explanatory, but in this day and age, distractions are everywhere. If you work from a computer, as most do, there is the temptation to check social media and surf the Internet, among many other things. When it's time to work, work! If possible, close your door and have a "do not disturb" sign hanging on the door so your co-workers know not to bother you. Every company has those employees that love to talk about what was on TV the night before instead of actually getting important things done. Don't let these average achievers hold you back. Set boundaries and try your very best to abide by them daily. Your ability to minimize distractions as much as possible can single handedly increase productivity.

(5) Keep your goals in sight at all times

After setting extremely big and exciting goals that you want to accomplish, keep them in sight at all times. Keep a list of your goals in your phone and carry it with you. The main objective is to keep your goals in a place where you will end up seeing them many times throughout your day. Always try to beat the person you were the day before. Keep track of your results and work every single day to be a highly productive individual and watch the small daily victories begin to transform your life.

Interested in sponsoring the tournament? There are numerous opportunities still available including individual hole sponsorships - many helping to support future GCEF Scholarships.