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…
In consideration of our present levels of awareness, we often have difficulty identifying and becoming aware of these perspectives. Furthermore, it serves as an impediment and blocks us from making advancements in our own lives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lTbWQ8zD3w There are several reasons why we find this to be difficult. What we picture or imagine about the world…
Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.Seneca In thinking through the events that bring me to this today, we often look back at points in life and identify an unforeseen element known as luck that brings us opportunities. The challenge is that we sometimes cannot factor in “luck” to identify when or how it’ll…
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.…
We are what we think about all day long. Ralph Waldo Emerson Our beliefs and narratives hold us back and in many ways imprison us from achieving what we’d like to accomplish during our lives. From an early age we are indoctrinated to this narrative about how we’re supposed to act, about the value of hard work,…
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…
The notes are under your fingers, you just need to learn how to play them.Jamie Foxx This morning I was thinking about a quote from a Tim Ferriss interview with Jamie Foxx. The quote from the top is something that Jamie remembers from when he first met and worked with Ray Charles. They were talking about…
There is no value in anything until it is finished. Genghis Khan Over the weekend I took all of Saturday and changed the brakes on both vehicles. In this process, I was dreading, absolutely dreading having to get both cars done at once. I knew that both cars needed it. The wife’s truck was making…