A person shrinks or expands into the degree and nature of his ambitions. Neel Burton, Heaven and Hell Ambition is good. Right? After all, I always thought I was supposed to want more stuff, bigger goals, and better results. Didn’t… Continue reading
Why Working Less Might Make You More Productive
fToday was a good day. I did very little work. But don’t get me wrong…it was a really productive day. Let me explain. Recent research has looked at how many hours we are actually productive at work. And how much… Continue reading
Final Post: My 2017 wish for you
I’m packing it in. Yup, this is my final post…for the year. And I want it not to be about productivity or the speaking business—I want it to be about living. This time of year the drill is to get… Continue reading
Planning Ahead and why You’re Screwed
It’s that time of year again - the days are shorter, malls are full, power drills are on sale and your year is winding up. How are you feeling? Optimistic? Fearful? Regretful? Confused? Exhausted? I’m feeling all those emotions and… Continue reading
4 steps to ending overwhelm, getting back in control, and getting stuff done
Unless you live under a rock, you get overwhelmed. Too many choices, interruptions, competing demands on your time, and trying to get stuff done - with so little time. Maybe it’s part of the territory, or a phase you or… Continue reading
Why passion is overrated and what matters instead
Guilty as charged! I’ve be known to promote the “P” word. You know, “passion” - as in - if you want something you have to be passionate about it. Really? That’s like me telling my daughters if they want good… Continue reading
