As we start up a new project the beginning is the first place that people get tripped up. There are a lot of little decisions and steps along the way, but most times we never get to those decisions as we often fail in the first step. The very decision to start something in the…
Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years. There are many versions of this quote and it is attributed to multiple individuals. In most circles, this version of the quote is attributed to Bill Gates. The basic thinking idea is that we’re woefully inadequate…
This quote comes from the book Smarter, Faster, Better by Charles Duhigg. As we try to make sense of our own lives and make room for the dreams or goals that we hope to achieve, the first step is to identify the roadblocks and impediments that thwart motivation and our ambitions. These roadblocks come in the form…
It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen. John Wooden Change is often hard. We all have a habit that we want to pick up, or a bad one we want to leave behind. These habits could include drinking more water, blogging every day, or listening to new music every…
Overscheduling yourself can wreak havoc on your schedule and life in personal and professional contexts. Instead of feeling like you’re getting more done, instead, you’re more likely to burn out quickly which will leave you feeling defeated. If left unchecked for too long, an overly full schedule can even cause stress and friction in your…
It is vain to do with more what can be done with less. William of Occam As I consider my own workflow and goal-setting behavior, the truth is that I’ll have more to do. Instead of stressing about how much I’ll have to do, instead, the deadlines, and time crunch can (hopefully) help prioritize things.…
I first came across this story and quickly shared it in my newsletter in 2015. Since that point, it’s been something that I want to fold into my system. Jeremiah Dillon, head of product marketing at Google Apps for Work, sent out an email to colleagues indicating that they were scheduling themselves all wrong. They…
We don’t beat the Reaper by living longer. We beat the Reaper by living well. Randy Pausch One of the books that I regularly revisit is the Four Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss. I know that certain books are needed at certain times in our lives. Perhaps there is a bit of serendipity that brought part…
In one of the podcasts over the past week the speaker asked the question about whether or not you’re on offense or defense as you organize and schedule your goals. I think there is a need to remain focused on your own goals…and at the same time remain nimble, flexible, and in some aspects “defensive.”…
As I think about what I’d like to do with my digital spaces, I’ve also done a lot of thinking about goal setting. I’m also struggling with then challenge of ultimately thinking about what I actually want from all of this. Guidance on this topic was shared with me years ago by good friend, Eylan…