“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” - Willie Nelson I’m going through a shit show. And I’m happy. Let me explain. A younger, dumber me would look at my project plate right now and freak. This week alone I added four people to my team and took on seven new clients. Meanwhile I’m leading a non-profit that is exploding in growth, managing the two properties (one I… Continue reading
This time management system really works!
I have been writing and speaking about time management for too long. And I think I was stuck. I was feeling the dis-ease that comes from the same infections in productivity interfering with me getting stuff done. Important stuff. Lists… Continue reading
How I failed to reach my 2017 goals and lessons learned
I struggle writing goals for the year. Don’t get me wrong - I’m all over project goals and making my Flight Plan for the week. But sitting down to write goals for the year makes my palms sweat and always… Continue reading
Please stop making To-Do lists that don’t work
There’s something seductive about making a list - especially at year end. Our Disney-like dream is that everything we list will - poof! - magically get done. So, we pull up a chair, grab our favourite pen, and with firm… Continue reading
Make this your year to speak up
The world is screwed. Let’s face it, we Boomers have raped and pillaged until our bellies are full, a clown is about to lead the free world and by the time our children reach 20 they’ve spent more time glued… Continue reading
11 more incorrectly used words that make you look bad
I wrote a blog post recently all about incorrectly used words. I thought it would be a fun diversion—at best, titillation for the grammatically inclined. Readers loved it. Not only did they share it (a lot), they offered up more… Continue reading
Why you need to be a writer
I’m not a writer. Let’s get that out of the way right now. Some five years ago I wrote and self-published Give me a Break - the art of making time work for you and by last count we’ve sold… Continue reading
