March 25, 2016

The pursuit of less, instant expertise, and fast wins [Venture Kindling]

This Venture Kindling post feature short bits of information I’ve tripped across or developed that can help you light a fire or revive a fire for your venture. Kindling from the web: The pursuit of less. “Busy lives do often ...

May 16, 2014

You know you’re an email addict when…

You know you’re an email addict when: You check your email before going to the bathroom in the morning You click the “Get Mail” or “Send/Receive” button even after it says “No new messages,” just in case You peek at your emails ...

December 2, 2013

What can you get done in 20 minutes?

Today on my YouTube channel: What can you get done in 20 minutes? It’s amazing what you can get done in just 20 minutes, when you take advantage of those little time slices in your day. These simple principles ...

November 26, 2013

Pick the right strategy to maintain motivation

Today on my YouTube channel: How do you keep motivated to get through that big task on your list? The answer is, it depends. According to Dr. Heidi Grand Halvorson the best strategy to maintain motivation depends on what ...

September 3, 2013

Pick up your fork and eat that toad: The best time to tackle that daunting project

Pick up your fork and eat that toad. The best time to tackle that daunting task

Today on my YouTube channel: Stop procrastinating on those daunting tasks. It might help to think of them as toads. Sure, they taste bad, but the best time to eat them is first thing in the morning. Here’s why ...

October 3, 2012

Reviving your overwhelmed spirit

Have you ever had an overwhelmed spirit? I’m not talking about the times when you feel the pressure of a deadline and you suddenly kick into high-gear. I’m talking about when you feel so daunted by what you need ...

August 1, 2012

Thawing to-do list brain freeze

Do you suffer from to-do list brain freeze? When you’re so overwhelmed by what you have to do that you’re frozen by indecision? You may have no trouble getting in gear when you’re facing a critically important task on ...

July 20, 2012

Practicing the art of celebration

It’s well known that celebrating accomplishment is one of the keys to improving results. That’s true whether the goal is personal or shared among a team. If you’re like me, though, times of celebration may be rare. Rewarding myself ...

March 22, 2010

When “git er done” just plain doesn’t git er done.

Who said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? I’m 50 and just last year discovered a very simple trick to keep me energized through all the tasks on my “to-do” list. However, it may not work for ...

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