Productivity
Book Review: The ONE Thing
Gary Keller and Jay Papazon team up again to write a mainstream business productivity book. It has practical advice that they used directly in their business. The main point of the book is that a narrow focus gets more results. It is basically a more direct Pareto Principle (remember the 80/20 rule), just narrowed down…
Read MoreEach Day
Today, I read a comment that said parents have 7000 days before their kids leave home. It really got me thinking about how I spend each day interacting with my boys. 19 years * 365 days = 6,935 How important do you make each day? I’m guilty of wasting my days on things that don’t matter…
Read MoreWrite Better Email
I shared this infographic from Inc. Magazine and writer Aaron Orendorff (@iconiContent) that garnered way more discussion than I thought it would. I shared it because poor communication in professional email is a bit of a pet peeve of mine. I work in a corporate environment where email thrives and seems to be useless a large…
Read MoreWhat Hurdles Are You Facing?
One of the questions I love to ask people, both in work and personal life, is what hurdles they see in front of them. Usually, the question is specific to a business project, transition, or personal goal. Hurdles or challenges come up in all parts of our lives and we should expect them. All too…
Read MoreAre you addicted to your phone?
I had a stark realization last week about how I spend my time. I believe this realization will make a huge impact on my productivity and results. Not only did I realize how my time was being used, I have a tool and tips for you to improve. Keep reading for more! Subjective knowledge is…
Read MoreLeaving on an Airplane
Approximately 25% of people are nervous or afraid of flying*. Are you one of them? Personally, I love to fly. The only thing I don’t love about it is the physical discomfort of riding in the plane. At 6’5” tall, it is clear to me that planes are made for the masses, not for extra…
Read MoreEnjoy the Process
Life isn’t always about hitting your goals and finishing projects. God designed us to have moments and experiences throughout our life that impact us and make a difference in others. I was reminded of this fact on Friday as I worked on our renovation project. There was a pile (a large pile) of debris that needed…
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