Watching The Light-Bulbs Come On
Don’t you love the feeling you get when the light-bulbs come on? Maybe it’s been dark for a while and then all of sudden… “POP” – Light! Of course, we are talking metaphorically here. One of my goals is to have a few light-bulbs go off each week. These are moments when what you thought was complex suddenly seems simple. Times when something you thought was hard becomes easier. Situations where scattered vision becomes clarity of focus. When the brakes are released...
read moreThe Number One Excuse
Once again this week we’re back on a familiar topic. I’m not really sure why this subject keeps popping into my head. Maybe because I’m constantly watching it. Maybe because it’s always on my mind. Head out of the gutter! Perhaps because once it’s gone – it’s gone. It could be that it can easily slip through your fingers and my fingers. OH! Now I know why it’s on my mind this week. My seven year-old, first grader, Julia, has been obsessed with...
read moreAim for Results Not Hours
Jamie, my wife, really likes to paint. Me, not so much, but I don’t mind helping. With her as the “project manager” and me as the “helper” we’ve tackled a few painting projects over the years. For the big jobs we call in some support. When we bought our first house in Philly we painted it in about three days with the help of a friend of mine we paid $20 per hour. A few years ago we were looking for a house painter to handle our master bathroom. The ceilings are high...
read moreYour Success Framework
What if you had a “plug and play” system for getting more done – for being more productive – less stressed and more sane? That would be nice wouldn’t it? Well, I don’t have one for you here! What I do have a simple suggestion for gaining a little more control over your work day. And here it is… Build a “Framework.” Here’s my perspective on this – you should check it out with an open mind. Everything has a frame. The body has its skeleton. The house...
read moreTime Is Up
Here’s a prediction… The business of “Time Management Guru” or “Stay Focused Guru” might be a booming industry in the next few years if it’s not already. Did you know recently we’ve renamed Gen X and Gen Y to Gen C? The C stands for “Connected.” Because there’s a whole lot of (us) in that age range who really are… always connected. The challenge being “connected” brings about is that some things are made more effective and some are made...
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