Everything we have or do depends on one or more of these three resources: Time – Money – Energy It is easy to miscalculate their priority if we don’t understand one essential fact: Only one of these resources is actually limited. The other two can and are continuously replenished and remain available to us in far greater quantities than we can even imagine. Only one resource is universally finite: Time. Coming to terms with time being the most precious resource I will ... Read More » about Rethink productivity: Balancing your list with your life.
The Myth of Indecision
Do you struggle with making decisions? I didn’t consider myself particularly challenged in this area until some significant and disruptive changes occurred. I began to second-guess myself at every turn. I doubted my ability to make good choices, even small ones. After all, some I had made certainly didn’t seem to be working out as planned. Indecision started settling over me and, with that, a marked loss of confidence. In very short order I recognized that there is a definite myth when ... Read More » about The Myth of Indecision
For those times when you just want to quit!
Have you ever noticed that accomplished people seem to have an uncanny ability to adapt and adjust in just the right places at just the right time? They seem to fluidly keep on keeping on without losing a step. Since I quite often have to actively convince myself to keep going on some of my goals, the apparent ease of others intrigued me. The reality is that no matter how easy it may look for others, it is, in fact, a universal challenge. The key is in how we face those times when we simply ... Read More » about For those times when you just want to quit!
Are you leaving any life on the table?
There is a phrase used in business circles when talking about negotiations that have a broader application when you stop and think about it. It speaks to the difference between what someone actually pays and how much they are willing to pay. It’s referred to as the seller perhaps leaving “money on the table” by underpricing or giving in to negotiation pressure. It comes down to how much was possible from the transaction vs. how much was realized. Let’s think about this beyond just financial ... Read More » about Are you leaving any life on the table?
Are you ready for what is next?
Many of us see the turning of a calendar page as a chance to begin anew and start fresh. And, as a mark in time, it can be helpful, but the truth is that it takes more than just a date to experience true renewal. That may be why so many of us end up disappointed pretty quickly as we venture into the new year to find that not much has changed. For that to happen, we need to do more. But what is it we need to do? Do we need better goals? Perhaps a vision board? Those are tools in the same ... Read More » about Are you ready for what is next?
Seasons: The only thing constant is change
From our first breath, we live our lives in cycles, in seasons. This can mean very different things. A climate season, a learning season, a life season and many more. But there are definite cycles we experience that bring with them influences and nuances that factor into our lives. Seasons are also a factor in life in terms of our own development and acquired wisdom from experience. We refine our philosophies along the way and become increasingly aware of our value and influence in the ... Read More » about Seasons: The only thing constant is change