I Didn't Know You Could Automate Never-Ending Google Sheets Tasks
Now Doing It with Just a Few Clicks
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If you've ever found yourself drowning in repetitive Google Sheets tasks—copying data between sheets, formatting reports, sending automated emails, or updating dashboards—you're not alone. I used to spend hours each week on mind-numbing spreadsheet work that felt like digital torture. Then I discovered the hidden automation superpowers built right into Google Sheets, and everything changed.
The Revelation: Google Sheets is Actually a Powerful Automation Platform
Most people think of Google Sheets as just a spreadsheet tool. But hidden beneath its familiar interface lies Google Apps Script—a JavaScript-based platform that can automate virtually any task you can imagine. The best part? You don't need to be a programmer to use it.
What I Used to Do Manually (The Pain)
```javascript
// My old weekly routine (4+ hours of manual work)
const weeklyManualTasks = {
mondayMorning: [
"Copy sales data from 5 different sheets",
"Format and clean up inconsistent data entries",
"Calculate weekly totals and percentages",
"Create charts and update dashboard",
"Send summary email to team with attachments"
],
dailyTasks: [
"Update inventory levels from supplier sheets",
"Check for duplicate entries and clean them up",
"Send low-stock alerts to procurement team",
"Update customer status based on payment data"
],
monthlyNightmare: [
"Consolidate data from 20+ regional sheets",
"Generate 15 different reports for different stakeholders",
"Format everything consistently",
"Email personalized reports to each department"
]
};
// Time investment: 15-20 hours per month
// Stress level: Through the roof
// Error rate: Higher than I'd like to admit
```
What I Do Now (The Magic)
```javascript
// My current automated routine (30 minutes of setup, runs forever)
const automatedWorkflow = {
setupOnce: [
"Write simple Google Apps Script functions",
"Set up time-based triggers",
"Configure email templates",
"Test automation workflows"
],
runsAutomatically: [
"Data consolidation happens every morning at 6 AM",
"Reports generate and email themselves",
"Alerts trigger when thresholds are met",
"Dashboards update in real-time"
],
myNewRole: [
"Review automated reports for insights",
"Focus on strategy instead of data entry",
"Spend time on high-value analysis",
"Actually enjoy working with data again"
]
};
// Time investment: 2-3 hours per month
// Stress level: Minimal
// Error rate: Nearly zero
// Bonus: Colleagues think I'm a spreadsheet wizard
```
The Game-Changing Automations You Can Set Up Today
- Automated Data Consolidation
The Problem: Manually copying data from multiple sheets, dealing with different formats, and ensuring everything stays updated.
The Solution: A script that automatically pulls data from multiple sources and consolidates it into a master sheet.
```javascript
// Google Apps Script: Auto Data Consolidation
function consolidateData() {
// Define source sheets and ranges
const sources = [
{sheet: 'Sales_North', range: 'A2:E'},
{sheet: 'Sales_South', range: 'A2:E'},
{sheet: 'Sales_East', range: 'A2:E'},
{sheet: 'Sales_West', range: 'A2:E'}
];
// Get the master sheet
const masterSheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getSheetByName('Consolidated_Data');
// Clear existing data (except headers)
masterSheet.getRange('A2:E').clear();
let consolidatedData = [];
// Loop through each source
sources.forEach(source => {
const sourceSheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getSheetByName(source.sheet);
const data = sourceSheet.getRange(source.range).getValues();
// Filter out empty rows and add region identifier
data.forEach(row => {
if (row[0] !== '') { // Check if first column is not empty
row.push(source.sheet.replace('Sales_', '')); // Add region
consolidatedData.push(row);
}
});
});
// Write consolidated data to master sheet
if (consolidatedData.length > 0) {
masterSheet.getRange(2, 1, consolidatedData.length, consolidatedData[0].length).setValues(consolidatedData);
}
// Add timestamp
masterSheet.getRange('G1').setValue('Last Updated: ' + new Date());
console.log(`Consolidated ${consolidatedData.length} rows of data`);
}
// Set this to run automatically every hour
function createTrigger() {
ScriptApp.newTrigger('consolidateData')
.timeBased()
.everyHours(1)
.create();
}
Real-World Impact: This single script saves me 2 hours every week and eliminates the risk of missing updates from regional teams.
2. Smart Email Alerts and Reports
The Problem: Manually checking data for important changes and remembering to send updates to stakeholders.
The Solution: Automated monitoring with intelligent email alerts.
```javascript
// Google Apps Script: Smart Alert System
function checkAndSendAlerts() {
const sheet = SpreadshsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getSheetByName('Inventory');
const data = sheet.getDataRange().getValues();
// Define alert thresholds
const lowStockThreshold = 10;
const criticalStockThreshold = 5;
let lowStockItems = [];
let criticalStockItems = [];
// Check inventory levels (skip header row)
for (let i = 1; i < data.length; i++) {
const item = data[i][0]; // Product name
const currentStock = data[i][2]; // Stock level
const reorderPoint = data[i][3]; // Reorder point
if (currentStock <= criticalStockThreshold) {
criticalStockItems.push({
item: item,
stock: currentStock,
reorderPoint: reorderPoint
});
} else if (currentStock <= lowStockThreshold) {
lowStockItems.push({
item: item,
stock: currentStock,
reorderPoint: reorderPoint
});
}
}
// Send alerts if needed
if (criticalStockItems.length > 0) {
sendCriticalStockAlert(criticalStockItems);
}
if (lowStockItems.length > 0) {
sendLowStockAlert(lowStockItems);
}
}
function sendCriticalStockAlert(items) {
const subject = '🚨 CRITICAL: Items Out of Stock!';
let body = 'The following items are critically low or out of stock:\n\n';
items.forEach(item => {
body += • ${item.item}: ${item.stock} units remaining (Reorder at: ${item.reorderPoint})\n;
});
body += '\nImmediate action required!';
MailApp.sendEmail({
to: 'procurement@company.com',
cc: 'manager@company.com',
subject: subject,
body: body
});
}
function sendLowStockAlert(items) {
const subject = '⚠️ Low Stock Alert';
let body = 'The following items are running low:\n\n';
items.forEach(item => {
body += • ${item.item}: ${item.stock} units remaining\n;
});
MailApp.sendEmail({
to: 'procurement@company.com',
subject: subject,
body: body
});
}
Real-World Impact: Never miss a stockout again. This automation has prevented dozens of potential stockouts and improved our inventory turnover by 15%.
- Automated Report Generation and Distribution
The Problem: Creating the same reports every week/month with updated data and emailing them to different stakeholders.
The Solution: Automated report generation with personalized distribution.
```javascript
// Google Apps Script: Automated Weekly Reports
function generateAndSendWeeklyReports() {
const spreadsheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet();
// Generate different reports for different stakeholders
const reports = [
{
name: 'Executive Summary',
recipients: ['ceo@company.com', 'cfo@company.com'],
sheetName: 'Executive_Dashboard',
template: 'executive_template'
},
{
name: 'Sales Performance',
recipients: ['sales-team@company.com'],
sheetName: 'Sales_Dashboard',
template: 'sales_template'
},
{
name: 'Operations Report',
recipients: ['operations@company.com'],
sheetName: 'Operations_Dashboard',
template: 'operations_template'
}
];
reports.forEach(report => {
generateAndSendReport(report);
});
}
function generateAndSendReport(reportConfig) {
const sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getSheetByName(reportConfig.sheetName);
// Create a temporary copy for PDF generation
const tempSpreadsheet = SpreadsheetApp.create(`Temp_${reportConfig.name}_${new Date().getTime()}`);
const tempSheet = tempSpreadsheet.getActiveSheet();
// Copy data and formatting
const sourceRange = sheet.getDataRange();
const values = sourceRange.getValues();
const formatting = sourceRange.getBackgrounds();
tempSheet.getRange(1, 1, values.length, values[0].length).setValues(values);
tempSheet.getRange(1, 1, formatting.length, formatting[0].length).setBackgrounds(formatting);
// Convert to PDF
const pdfBlob = DriveApp.getFileById(tempSpreadsheet.getId()).getAs('application/pdf');
pdfBlob.setName(`${reportConfig.name}_${Utilities.formatDate(new Date(), Session.getScriptTimeZone(), 'yyyy-MM-dd')}.pdf`);
// Send email with PDF attachment
const subject = ${reportConfig.name} - Week of ${Utilities.formatDate(new Date(), Session.getScriptTimeZone(), 'MMM dd, yyyy')};
const body = getEmailTemplate(reportConfig.template, sheet);
MailApp.sendEmail({
to: reportConfig.recipients.join(','),
subject: subject,
htmlBody: body,
attachments: [pdfBlob]
});
// Clean up temporary file
DriveApp.getFileById(tempSpreadsheet.getId()).setTrashed(true);
console.log(`Sent ${reportConfig.name} to ${reportConfig.recipients.join(', ')}`);
}
function getEmailTemplate(templateType, sheet) {
// Get key metrics from the sheet
const totalSales = sheet.getRange('B2').getValue();
const growthRate = sheet.getRange('B3').getValue();
const topProduct = sheet.getRange('B4').getValue();
switch(templateType) {
case 'executive_template':
return `
<h2>Executive Summary</h2>
<p>Here are this week's key highlights:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Total Sales:</strong> $${totalSales.toLocaleString()}</li>
<li><strong>Growth Rate:</strong> ${(growthRate 100).toFixed(1)}%</li>
<li><strong>Top Performing Product:</strong> ${topProduct}</li>
</ul>
<p>Detailed report is attached.</p>
<p>Best regards,<br>Automated Reporting System</p>
`;
case 'sales_template':
return `
<h2>Weekly Sales Performance</h2>
<p>Team, here's how we performed this week:</p>
<p><strong>Total Sales:</strong> $${totalSales.toLocaleString()}</p>
<p><strong>Week-over-Week Growth:</strong> ${(growthRate 100).toFixed(1)}%</p>
<p>Keep up the great work! Detailed breakdown is in the attached report.</p>
`;
default:
return <p>Please find the attached ${templateType} report.</p>;
}
}
Real-World Impact: This automation saves me 4 hours every week and ensures stakeholders always get their reports on time, even when I'm traveling or sick.
- Dynamic Data Validation and Cleanup
The Problem: Team members entering inconsistent data, creating duplicates, and making formatting errors
The Solution: Automated data validation and cleanup that runs in the background.
```javascript
// Google Apps Script: Data Cleanup Automation
function cleanupAndValidateData() {
const sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getSheetByName('Customer_Data');
const data = sheet.getDataRange().getValues();
let cleanedData = [];
let duplicatesFound = 0;
let errorsFixed = 0;
// Track unique entries to identify duplicates
const uniqueEntries = new Set();
for (let i = 0; i < data.length; i++) {
let row = data[i];
// Skip header row
if (i === 0) {
cleanedData.push(row);
continue;
}
// Clean and validate each field
row[0] = cleanName(row[0]); // Customer name
row[1] = cleanEmail(row[1]); // Email
row[2] = cleanPhone(row[2]); // Phone
row[3] = cleanAddress(row[3]); // Address
// Create unique identifier for duplicate detection
const uniqueId = ${row[0]}_${row[1]}.toLowerCase();
// Check for duplicates
if (uniqueEntries.has(uniqueId)) {
duplicatesFound++;
continue; // Skip duplicate
}
uniqueEntries.add(uniqueId);
cleanedData.push(row);
}
// Write cleaned data back to sheet
sheet.clear();
sheet.getRange(1, 1, cleanedData.length, cleanedData[0].length).setValues(cleanedData);
// Log results
console.log(`Data cleanup complete: ${duplicatesFound} duplicates removed, ${errorsFixed} errors fixed`);
// Send summary email if significant issues were found
if (duplicatesFound > 5 || errorsFixed > 10) {
sendDataCleanupSummary(duplicatesFound, errorsFixed);
}
}
function cleanName(name) {
if (!name) return '';
return name.toString().trim()
.replace(/\s+/g, ' ') // Replace multiple spaces with single space
.split(' ')
.map(word => word.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + word.slice(1).toLowerCase())
.join(' '); // Proper case
}
function cleanEmail(email) {
if (!email) return '';
const cleaned = email.toString().trim().toLowerCase();
// Basic email validation
const emailRegex = /^[^\s@]+@[^\s@]+\.[^\s@]+$/;
return emailRegex.test(cleaned) ? cleaned : '';
}
function cleanPhone(phone) {
if (!phone) return '';
// Remove all non-numeric characters
const numbers = phone.toString().replace(/\D/g, '');
//Format as (XXX) XXX-XXXX for US numbers
if (numbers.length === 10) {
return (${numbers.slice(0,3)}) ${numbers.slice(3,6)}-${numbers.slice(6)};
} else if (numbers.length === 11 && numbers.charAt(0) === '1') {
return +1 (${numbers.slice(1,4)}) ${numbers.slice(4,7)}-${numbers.slice(7)};
}
return numbers; // Return as-is if doesn't match expected format
}
function cleanAddress(address) {
if (!address) return '';
return address.toString().trim()
.replace(/\s+/g, ' ') // Replace multiple spaces with single space
.split(' ')
.map(word => {
// Handle common abbreviations
const abbrevs = {
'st': 'St', 'ave': 'Ave', 'rd': 'Rd', 'blvd': 'Blvd',
'dr': 'Dr', 'ln': 'Ln', 'ct': 'Ct', 'pl': 'Pl'
};
const lower = word.toLowerCase();
return abbrevs[lower] || (word.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + word.slice(1).toLowerCase());
})
.join(' ');
}
```
Real-World Impact: This automation has improved our data quality by 90% and eliminated the need for manual data cleanup sessions.
- Automated Dashboard Updates with Charts
The Problem: Manually updating charts and dashboards every time data changes.
The Solution: Dynamic dashboards that update automatically with beautiful visualizations.
```javascript
// Google Apps Script: Dynamic Dashboard Creation
function updateDashboard() {
const dataSheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getSheetByName('Raw_Data');
const dashboardSheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getSheetByName('Dashboard');
// Clear existing dashboard content (except headers)
dashboardSheet.getRange('A3:Z100').clear();
// Calculate key metrics
const metrics = calculateKeyMetrics(dataSheet);
// Update KPI section
updateKPIs(dashboardSheet, metrics);
// Create/update charts
updateCharts(dashboardSheet, dataSheet, metrics);
// Add last updated timestamp
dashboardSheet.getRange('A1').setValue(`Dashboard Last Updated: ${new Date()}`);
}
function calculateKeyMetrics(dataSheet) {
const data = dataSheet.getDataRange().getValues();
let totalRevenue = 0;
let totalOrders = 0;
let productSales = {};
let monthlySales = {};
// Skip header row
for (let i = 1; i < data.length; i++) {
const row = data[i];
const revenue = parseFloat(row[3]) || 0;
const product = row[1];
const date = new Date(row[0]);
const monthKey = ${date.getFullYear()}-${String(date.getMonth() + 1).padStart(2, '0')};
totalRevenue += revenue;
totalOrders++;
// Track product sales
productSales[product] = (productSales[product] || 0) + revenue;
// Track monthly sales
monthlySales[monthKey] = (monthlySales[monthKey] || 0) + revenue;
}
return {
totalRevenue,
totalOrders,
averageOrderValue: totalRevenue / totalOrders,
productSales,
monthlySales,
topProduct: Object.keys(productSales).reduce((a, b) => productSales[a] > productSales[b] ? a : b)
};
}
function updateKPIs(sheet, metrics) {
// KPI section starting at row 3
const kpiData = [
['Key Performance Indicators', '', '', ''],
['Total Revenue', $${metrics.totalRevenue.toLocaleString()}, '', ''],
['Total Orders', metrics.totalOrders.toLocaleString(), '', ''],
['Average Order Value', $${metrics.averageOrderValue.toFixed(2)}, '', ''],
['Top Product', metrics.topProduct, '', ''],
['', '', '', '']
];
sheet.getRange(3, 1, kpiData.length, 4).setValues(kpiData);
// Format KPI section
sheet.getRange('A3:D3').setBackground('4285f4').setFontColor('white').setFontWeight('bold');
sheet.getRange('A4:A8').setFontWeight('bold');
}
function updateCharts(dashboardSheet, dataSheet, metrics) {
// Remove existing charts
const charts = dashboardSheet.getCharts();
charts.forEach(chart => dashboardSheet.removeChart(chart));
// Create product sales chart
createProductSalesChart(dashboardSheet, metrics.productSales);
// Create monthly trend chart
createMonthlyTrendChart(dashboardSheet, metrics.monthlySales);
}
function createProductSalesChart(sheet, productSales) {
// Prepare data for chart
const chartData = [['Product', 'Sales']];
Object.entries(productSales).forEach(([product, sales]) => {
chartData.push([product, sales]);
});
// Write chart data to sheet
const chartDataRange = sheet.getRange(10, 1, chartData.length, 2);
chartDataRange.setValues(chartData);
// Create chart
const chart = sheet.newChart()
.setChartType(Charts.ChartType.PIE)
.addRange(chartDataRange)
.setPosition(10, 4, 0, 0)
.setOption('title', 'Sales by Product')
.setOption('width', 400)
.setOption('height', 300)
.build();
sheet.insertChart(chart);
}
function createMonthlyTrendChart(sheet, monthlySales) {
// Prepare data for chart
const chartData = [['Month', 'Sales']];
const sortedMonths = Object.keys(monthlySales).sort();
sortedMonths.forEach(month => {
chartData.push([month, monthlySales[month]]);
});
// Write chart data to sheet
const chartDataRange = sheet.getRange(20, 1, chartData.length, 2);
chartDataRange.setValues(chartData);
// Create chart
const chart = sheet.newChart()
.setChartType(Charts.ChartType.LINE)
.addRange(chartDataRange)
.setPosition(20, 4, 0, 0)
.setOption('title', 'Monthly Sales Trend')
.setOption('width', 400)
.setOption('height', 300)
.setOption('hAxis', {title: 'Month'})
.setOption('vAxis', {title: 'Sales ($)'})
.build();
sheet.insertChart(chart);
}
// Set up automatic dashboard updates
function createDashboardTrigger() {
ScriptApp.newTrigger('updateDashboard')
.timeBased()
.everyHours(6) // Update every 6 hours
.create();
}
```
Real-World Impact: My dashboards now update automatically, and stakeholders always have access to current data without me having to manually refresh anything.
Setting Up Your First Automation (Step-by-Step)
Getting Started with Google Apps Script
1. Open your Google Sheet
2. Go to Extensions → Apps Script
3. Delete the default code
4. Paste one of the scripts above
5. Save and name your project
6. Run the function to test it
7. Set up triggers for automation
Setting Up Triggers (The Magic Happens Here)
```javascript
// Google Apps Script: Setting Up Automated Triggers
function setupAllTriggers() {
// Delete existing triggers to avoid duplicates
ScriptApp.getProjectTriggers().forEach(trigger => {
ScriptApp.deleteTrigger(trigger);
});
// Data consolidation - every hour during business hours
ScriptApp.newTrigger('consolidateData')
.timeBased()
.everyHours(1)
.create();
// Inventory alerts - every 30 minutes
ScriptApp.newTrigger('checkAndSendAlerts')
.timeBased()
.everyMinutes(30)
.create();
// Weekly reports - every Monday at 8 AM
ScriptApp.newTrigger('generateAndSendWeeklyReports')
.timeBased()
.onWeekDay(ScriptApp.WeekDay.MONDAY)
.atHour(8)
.create();
// Data cleanup - every night at 2 AM
ScriptApp.newTrigger('cleanupAndValidateData')
.timeBased()
.everyDays(1)
.atHour(2)
.create();
// Dashboard updates - every 6 hours
ScriptApp.newTrigger('updateDashboard')
.timeBased()
.everyHours(6)
.create();
console.log('All triggers set up successfully!');
}
```
Advanced Automation Ideas
- Integration with External APIs
```javascript
// Connect to external services
function syncWithCRM() {
// Example: Sync Google Sheets data with Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.
const apiUrl = 'https://api.yourcrm.com/contacts';
const apiKey = 'your-api-key';
const response = UrlFetchApp.fetch(apiUrl, {
method: 'GET',
headers: {
'Authorization': Bearer ${apiKey},
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
});
const data = JSON.parse(response.getContentText());
// Process and update your sheet with CRM data
}
```
- Slack Integration for Notifications
```javascript
// Send notifications to Slack
function sendSlackNotification(message) {
const webhookUrl = 'your-slack-webhook-url';
const payload = {
text: message,
channel: 'general',
username: 'Sheets Bot'
};
UrlFetchApp.fetch(webhookUrl, {
method: 'POST',
contentType: 'application/json',
payload: JSON.stringify(payload)
});
}
```
- Advanced Data Analysis
```javascript
// Automated trend analysis and predictions
function performTrendAnalysis() {
const sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getSheetByName('Sales_Data');
const data = sheet.getDataRange().getValues();
// Calculate moving averages, growth rates, seasonal patterns
// Generate predictions and recommendations
// Send insights to stakeholders
}
```
Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
- Trigger Limits and Quotas
Google Apps Script has execution limits:
- 6 minutes maximum execution time per function
- 20 triggers per script maximum
- Email quota limits (100 emails/day for free accounts)
Solutions:
- Break large operations into smaller chunks
- Use batch operations where possible
- Implement error handling and retry logic
- Error Handling Best Practices
```javascript
function robustAutomation() {
try {
// Your automation code here
consolidateData();
} catch (error) {
// Log the error
console.error('Automation failed:', error);
//Send error notification
MailApp.sendEmail({
to: 'admin@company.com',
subject: 'Automation Error Alert',
body: Automation failed with error: ${error.message}\n\nStack trace: ${error.stack}
});
// Optionally retry after a delay
Utilities.sleep(60000); // Wait 1 minute
// Retry logic here
}
}
```
- Data Security and Permissions
- Never hardcode sensitive data in scripts
- Use PropertiesService for storing API keys and passwords
- Limit script permissions to only what's necessary
- Regularly audit who has access to your automated sheets
The ROI of Sheet Automation
Time Savings Calculation
``javascript
const automationROI = {
beforeAutomation: {
weeklyHours: 15,
monthlyHours: 60,
yearlyHours: 720,
hourlyRate: 50, // Your hourly value
yearlyCost: 36000 // $50 × 720 hours
},
afterAutomation: {
setupTime: 20, // One-time setup
maintenanceHours: 2, // Monthly maintenance
yearlyHours: 44, // 20 + (2 × 12)
yearlyCost: 2200 // $50 × 44 hours
},
savings: {
timesSaved: 676, // 720 - 44
moneySaved: 33800, // $36,000 - $2,200
roi: 1536 // 1536% return on investment
}
};
```
My Personal Results:
- Time saved: 15+ hours per week
- Error reduction: 95% fewer manual errors
- Stress reduction: Immeasurable
- Career impact: Promoted twice since implementing these automations
Getting Started: Your 30-Day Automation Challenge
Week 1: Identify and Prioritize
- List all repetitive tasks you do in Google Sheets
- Rank them by time consumed and frequency
- Choose your first automation target
Week 2: Learn and Implement
- Set up Google Apps Script
- Implement your first simple automation
- Test thoroughly with sample data
Week 3: Expand and Refine
- Add error handling and notifications
- Set up automated triggers
- Create a second automation
Week 4: Scale and Share
- Document your automations
- Share with colleagues
- Plan your next automation projects
Conclusion: From Spreadsheet Slave to Automation Master
The transformation from manual spreadsheet drudgery to automated efficiency isn't just about saving time—it's about reclaiming your professional life. When you're not buried in repetitive tasks, you can focus on analysis, strategy, and innovation.
Key Takeaways:
1. Google Sheets is more powerful than you think—it's a full automation platform
2. Start small—even simple automations provide massive value
3. Error handling is crucial—build robust systems that won't break
4. Document everything—future you will thank present you
5. Share the knowledge—help others escape spreadsheet hell too
The scripts I've shared here are just the beginning. Once you start thinking in terms of automation, you'll see opportunities everywhere. Every repetitive task is a chance to build something that works for you instead of the other way around.
Your Next Steps:
1. Pick one repetitive task you do regularly
2. Open Google Apps Script and start experimenting
3. Begin with simple automations and build complexity gradually
4. Share your successes (and failures) with others
5. Never go back to doing manually what can be automated
The future belongs to those who can make technology work for them. Start today, and in 30 days, you'll wonder how you ever lived without these automations.
Stop being a slave to your spreadsheets. Make them work for you instead.
