There are 49 days left until the end of the year. Did you accomplish what you wanted? Did you grow your skills or in your profession? If you made some resolutions or goals for 2023, did you hit them? There’s still time. 49 days. That’s plenty. |
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Patients in Cleveland could soon get their prescriptions flown directly to them. Cleveland Clinic, one of the largest health systems in the US, announced on October 31 that it plans to begin delivering prescriptions via drone in 2025. The drones would first deliver specialty drugs and other prescriptions, but the health system said it plans to eventually expand drone delivery to “lab samples, prescription meals, medical and surgical supplies, and items for hospital-at-home services.” How would drone delivery work? A Cleveland Clinic pharmacy technician would be responsible for loading a prescription into a drone that could autonomously fly to a patient’s home and use a delivery droid to drop off the prescription at the residence. Read more about these high-tech drug deliveries here:
https://www.healthcare-brew.com/stories/2023/11/01/cleveland-clinic-gets-into-drone-prescription-delivery |
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I have the great pleasure of working with many great people in and from India on a daily basis – and many readers of The Propeller are in India. Today they are celebrating Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, one of the most beloved and widely celebrated festivals in India and among Indian communities worldwide. Rooted in Hindu culture, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. The festival typically spans five days, with the third day being the most significant, when families light up their homes with diyas (oil lamps), candles, and string lights. The celebration is marked by vibrant fireworks displays, the sharing of sweets and gifts, and the gathering of family and friends. It’s a time for cleaning and decorating homes, which is thought to invite the presence and blessings of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Diwali is not only a Hindu festival but is also observed by Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists, each with their own historical events and stories behind the celebration. Despite the different traditions and narratives, the core essence of Diwali—a joyous reverence for life and a hope for a bright future—resonates across cultures and faiths. It’s a time for renewal, reflection, and fostering a sense of unity. Happy Diwali! |
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Tech: Streamline Your Email with Filters and Labels |
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Are you drowning in a sea of emails? This week’s tech tip is a lifesaver for your inbox. By harnessing the power of filters, labels, and folders, you can automate the tedious task of sorting emails and keep your inbox impeccably organized. Why Filters, Labels, and Folders?
Filters act as your personal email assistant, directing incoming mail exactly where you want it to go. Labels (in services like Gmail) function like customizable tags that help you categorize your emails for easy retrieval. And for Outlook users, folders work similarly to labels, allowing you to move messages out of your inbox into designated areas. Setting Up Filters and Labels in Gmail
Click the settings gear, select ‘See all settings’.
Go to ‘Filters and Blocked Addresses’ and click ‘Create a new filter’.
Input your criteria for filtering emails, such as sender or keywords.
Choose the action for these emails—mark as read, delete, archive, or apply a label.
Create the filter to put it into action. For labels:
In the ‘Labels’ tab within settings, click ‘Create new label’.
Name your label and decide if it should be nested under another label. Organizing with Folders in Outlook
Outlook users can also create a streamlined inbox: Right-click on your inbox in Outlook and choose ‘New Folder’.
Name your folder according to the category you want (e.g., “Clients” or “Projects”).
To set up rules (Outlook’s version of filters), go to the ‘Home’ tab and click ‘Rules’ followed by ‘Manage Rules & Alerts’.
Click ‘New Rule’ and select a template or start from a blank rule.
Specify the conditions, such as sender, subject, or keywords.
Choose ‘Move the item to folder’, select the folder you created, and apply. Reaping the Rewards
With these systems in place, your inbox will function more effectively—advertisments and promotions can go into a “Review Later” folder, urgent emails can be flagged, and you can even have alerts for high-priority messages. Outlook will also allow you to color code emails based on who they are coming from. (Be sure to color code every email from me in a bright color so you never miss them!) Keep It Up
Periodic maintenance is key. Adapt your filters, labels, and folders as your workflow evolves to ensure they’re always aiding your productivity. By integrating filters, labels, and folders into your email routine, you’re setting the stage for a more organized, less cluttered inbox. It’s an investment in your digital sanity and a surefire way to boost your daily productivity. Try it out and watch your efficiency take flight! (You knew I was going to throw in an aviation pun, right?!) |
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“The mind is not a book, to be opened at will and examined at leisure.”
— Alan Turing, Computer Scientist There may be times when you don’t have the energy to think clearly…. and that’s OK! It’s a mistake to force yourself to think about a problem when your mind isn’t ready, just like you can’t force yourself to eat when you’re not hungry. For your thinking to be of the highest quality, it’s best to follow your inspiration. When it isn’t there, relax and regain your mental energy. But when you do feel it, that beautiful spark in your mind, go after it! Those are precious thinking opportunities that hold the best of ideas! |
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What I’m Reading/Listening To This Week |
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What I Read/Listened to Last week: 
For those residing in Columbus, Ohio, it’s likely you’ve dined at a Cameron Mitchell establishment. My personal interactions with Cameron, who is related to some close friends of mine, have been memorable. Yet, it was only through his autobiography that I fully grasped his life’s story. The book is a candid and engaging recount of his journey, from a tumultuous youth, delving into drug dealing, to his ascent in the culinary world—from a kitchen novice to a restaurant mogul. His story is a testament to his dedication to the hospitality sector, prioritizing customer satisfaction, which is palpable through his accomplishments. Mitchell’s transparency about his life’s trials, including the less glamorous aspects, renders this book an authentic portrayal of hard-earned success. It’s a compelling read, illustrating that achievement comes with its share of challenges, and it’s not to be glossed over. Whether or not you’ve experienced a Cameron Mitchell Restaurant firsthand, this book is a testament to the relentless effort and resolve required to triumph in any field. Listen or read along by picking up your copy here: https://amzn.to/3MvSkUh What I am Reading/Listening to this week: 
From the Amazon Description: “Dan Sullivan, the world’s leading coach for highly successful entrepreneurs, wants you to know that achieving 10X growth is exponentially easier than striving for 2X growth. Most find this idea confusing at first because simply imagining 10X growth causes them to think they need to do 10X more work to achieve it. However, being a 10X entrepreneur is nothing like what most people think.” Listen or read along by picking up your copy here: https://amzn.to/3QwVo3S |
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May this Diwali light up your path toward success and prosperity. Happy Diwali! 
This is re-published from the weekly email sent by Leonard Mack entitled The Propeller. To subscribe, visit https://www.LeonardMack.com/subscribe and read it every Sunday evening.
This intellectual nourishment is intended for informational purposes only. One should not construe anything herein as being legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
My rule is this – I have no advice to give, only experience to share. I have no interest in being a guru or telling people what they should do. Rather, I share my own experience because there is no right or wrong. Your mileage may vary. |
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