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It's Monday and that rest from the weekend is hard to transition from. When there are urgencies ahead, it is hard many times to slot in and get focused. The tyranny of email and catching up with others makes it harder to get going on the important work.
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We give out free passes every day. When someone does not respond to emails or return calls, we may feel this is a slight or dismiss it to a person's disorganization. Yes, everyone is overwhelmed, but does it have to stay this way? If a person's
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Here's a simple tip for the day. It takes some discipline and a habit that forces you to do what your internal resistance does not want to do. In fact, while it is simple, it is hard, especially because of our struggle to focus and apply attention. Try
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One of the mantras we teach around our household is Major on the majors and minor on the minors. We try to focus on the things that matter and put in due energy and attention. It's a way to fight against the noise and irrelevance of so much
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As the year is coming to a close, a lot of people are evaluating what they are doing to grow their business. I really enjoyed the article Jason Fried put forth on pruning in his own business. I tend to be just as vigilant about keeping things simple and high
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I believe a well-run business is devoid of theatrics, heroism and drama. In earnestness, it is boring. Sure, there may be unanticipated events from customers or employees, but ultimately, there is a high level of fluidity and control that has been by design and practice. I know this because I
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How far can you get without systems? Systems that help you grow your business not only make life easier, but they allow you to enjoy doing business. Your customer wins, and you get to do more with less. But why do so many people tolerate less than ideal setups in
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Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work. - Gustave Flaubert That rock and roll life with crazy hours and chaos makes for great mythology, but it does very little for your success. The truth is that creativity and winning
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Being creatures of habits has its pros and cons, and I try to use both to my advantage. On the plus side, I know that habits are the most powerful force to help me get things done. I don't have to think about going for a run, drinking
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Working in a vacuum can become pretty fruitless quickly. There is the lure of the computer screen and our mobile devices. I look at these as places we work and collaborate. They help me output what needs to happen. However, the places where I get inspired, expand perspective and feel
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I have to overcome the emotional hurdle of getting going on work I know I need to do just like anyone else. It's hard to push when I am not in the mood. However, one of the ways I have found to jumpstart productivity is to work on
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We are all easily pulled by the tyranny of the urgent when the work days launch. I have been rethinking a lot about how to get more strategic with my mornings. To some extent, I have been more productive with my morning routines. I like to do most of my