It can seem like just about everything is competing for our focus and attention today. We are moving faster than ever and information is flying at us at breaking speeds. The other day, I even had a client tell me that she felt like she…
“Everyone has a ‘risk muscle.’ You keep it in shape by trying new things. If you don’t, it atrophies. Make a point of using it at least once a day.” ~ Roger Von Oech Late last week, we had the opportunity to purchase fresh-picked blueberries. …
I have been collecting quotes since I was in grade school. In fact, when I worked in corporate, I had my interior windows plastered with quotes. (They worked to eliminate distractions of people walking by too.) Quotes from others have a way of resonating with…
Back when I was in college all things “geeky” were my focus. I was studying for two degrees: computer science and human resource management. Steve Jobs (co-founder of Apple Computer, NeXt, and Pixar Animation Studios) wasn’t somebody that I studied in class, but he was…
We all know that “If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you’ve always got.” Wildly successful professionals modify to stay alive and running. They take chances. They take risks. Most fail over and over, but they often turn…
“Focus on where you want to go, not on what you fear.” ~Anthony Robbins Robbins helps us to remember that a positive focus aimed in your desired direction is way moreproductive than focusing on the things that make us afraid or nervous. Success and productivity…
Do you get caught up in BSOs? BSOs are “Bright Shiny Objects” — those things that easily catch your attention and steal your focus. You spend time there, but you know that it’s wrong to be spending your time on them. They can be pretty…
Let’s Make Sure We’re Comparing Apples to Apples Here – What Is Balanced? The funny thing about the English language is that we can use one word to mean many different things. So, to make sure we are all on the same page (comparing apples…
The other day I mentioned on Twitter that the “in-between” time where you are in a waiting pattern can be the most non-productive. @pinwheelgirl shared her perspective and it inspired this post. To see our conversation, take a look at the picture to the right. …