We live in an attention economy. Most people think that battle is happening on social media. It isn’t. The biggest competition for your attention is inside your workplace and even your home. I have dispensed a lot of advice in my 230 newsletters. From tools to behaviors, you’ve read guidance on: Prioritize your task lists […]
Every Sunday at my local church, those attending the early service are invited to receive Communion. While Christians hold different theological views about this sacred practice, that is not what stayed with me one particular morning. What I noticed was something much simpler. As the congregation formed a line, each person received a piece of […]
They ran out of seating in the Fellowship Hall after worship service, so I grabbed a piece of cake and found a spot for my drink on the windowsill. A couple came and joined me and after some small talk the conversation turned toward, of all things, knee replacement surgery. Sheri recently completed her first […]
Sunday evening, as I headed into the week, I felt confident and ready. My days were planned down to the hour. Every major priority had a place. Every meeting was accounted for. I even built in flexibility for the unexpected. Then Monday arrived. Then the week began and major changes occurred. A customer asked for […]
Aligning Your Lifestyle Smile with Your Spending Smile Even though I am in my sixties, I still consider myself blessed to have a mentor who has played an important role in my career development. Ben has assisted me in many ways, and he has been so helpful sharing with me how he makes the most […]
Perfection Wastes Time. Rushing Creates Rework. Kevin can be obsessive. As a production manager in a manufacturing plant, he has high standards and wants everything to be perfect. His desire for flawless processes can cause frustration with his boss, who says, “It’s good enough! Get it going and we can adapt as needed.” Emma likes […]
Perfection Wastes Time. Rushing Creates Rework. Kevin can be obsessive. As a production manager in a manufacturing plant, he has high standards and wants everything to be perfect. His desire for flawless processes can cause frustration with his boss, who says, “It’s good enough! Get it going and we can adapt as needed.” Emma likes […]
You’re Losing 10% of Your Time Every Day As a Christian, there is a concept of giving called tithing. Based on examples in the Old and New Testaments, it is an intentional action of reserving a portion of your earnings and giving it back to God. Typically, it is 10%. Yet there is also an […]
Why Managing Energy Can Beat Managing Time Time management quietly collapses when your energy runs dry. Have you ever flown internationally? The battle of jet lag is real. As your body and mind acclimate to the time change, it is more about energy than it is time. For many, travel or not, time management is […]
When Planning Fails to Stop Distractions For long-time readers of my newsletter or read my book The Time-Optimized Life, you know I have battled distractions for decades. I still do. I am a big proponent of proactive planning to address this challenge. Environment proof yourself to stay focused. Plan your calendar our at least two […]
