This time next year, will you be wiser, more thoughtful, and living a life you dream of? Or just a year older? Always take time to sharpen the saw.
Reading is good, but it’s not always the best use of your time
Sometimes, the best way to spend your time is to be fully present in the moment. Don’t miss out on the important things in life because you were too busy being busy.
What are you going to do first?
When my wife called just after lunch on the day our son would be born, you bet my priorities for the day changed! Everything I was working on went on hold and I walked out of the building without giving it a second thought.
The secret is more connections, not compartmentalization
Your roles in life are ways you’ve chosen to express yourself and your values. If they are in competition with each other, they’ll constantly compete for your time.
Focus on what you can control. Let the rest go
Focusing on what you can control will help you be more productive and less stressed. Here are three steps to help you grow your circle of influence and accept your circle of concern.
The same decisions will bring you the same results
How do you tell how a choice will turn out? By studying those who have made similar choices and seeing what happened.
You’ll never know what you’re missing out on
Try it before you knock it. You’ll speak with more authority, see through first impressions, and discover new things you never knew you’d enjoy.
Protect the deeper Yes
We want to be helpful. If we spread ourselves too thin, we aren’t helping anyone succeed—especially ourselves.
Create a strong connection with why you’re doing it
Make the correct decisions along the way, know when you’ve achieved the goal, and find the motivation to keep going when things get tough.
Step back and get in touch with the important things in your life
Christmas is a great time to reconnect with your vision of who you want to be, but it can be particularly hard to find peace and quiet to do so.
A little white “X” is worth more than you think
How much are you willing to pay to know where the chalk mark goes?
