August 20, 2019

Four thieves of good intention

As summer winds down, a lot of us take a look at what we haven’t accomplished among the myriad vacations and barbecues and nice days spent out in the sun. And we recommit: September 1st in our new January ...

July 29, 2016

Review: “The Shallows” by Nicholas Carr

"The Net may well be the single most powerful mind-altering technology that has ever come into general use," asserts Nicholas Carr in his book, "The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains."

May 25, 2016

The insidious power of paper walls

I’m surrounded by paper walls. These aren’t the walls in my home or office. Ironically, those walls somehow feel more permeable… and safe. Instead, other more invasive walls surround me. And constrain me. These are the paper walls of ...

May 10, 2016

Review: “Deep Work” by Cal Newport

Recommended Reading: "Deep Work" by Cal Newport

“The ability to concentrate intensely is a skill that must be trained.” Georgetown University professor Cal Newport’s simple observation has never been more urgent. Never before have there been so many distractions vying for our attention. Social media and ...

April 21, 2014

The top 5 reasons I don’t keep my commitments

It bothers me when I don’t keep my commitments. It’s the kind of bother that hangs on me for a long time. For example, I have yet to write a term paper I promised to a college professor before ...

December 16, 2013

A simple daily habit to reduce distraction

Are you prone to distraction? Will you even be tempted to interrupt your reading this 437 word post? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of highly creative people are easily distractible. But that’s not to say we are ...

August 2, 2013

Give distraction a time-out

Are you easily distracted? If so, your distraction may be a shadow of something else. A gift. If you’re prone to distraction, you may also be harboring something very powerful; an energetic creative spirit. It has many interests and ...

July 26, 2012

Beating distraction and the Push Away Impulse

One of the most surprising things I discovered about myself since taking up journaling last year is how prone I am to distraction. I’m aware of my tendency to engage in a lot of simultaneous projects and the intellectual ...

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