Why I Never Run Out of Toothpaste (but Should)
It’s not intentional. That’s part of the problem
Take a lesson from my shaving kit: If you grab a task at random to work on, you’ll stay busy, but you’ll never get anything done.
Being Your Best Self
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.
4 Reasons to Ease Up and Change Gears for Best Performance
You can redline when starting out, but you’ll wear out if you stay there too long
When you’re starting off, put the pedal to the metal and get going as fast as you can. Once you’re up to speed, you need to change gears. Don’t worry—you’ll get more done with less effort.
5 Reasons You Need Progress, Not Perfection
Starting gets things done, not waiting for the stars to align
If you want to get things done, focus on making progress, not on making something perfect.
How To Handle Difficult People With Grace
Eight ways to stabilize and improve the situation
We are all connected. No matter how independent we are, we still interact with coworkers, family members, friends, neighbors, and complete strangers. These relationships range from outright pleasant to downright obnoxious. Any given relationship can vary. We’re emotional. We have good days. We have bad days. So does everybody else. When the relationship account balance […]
Three Levels of Planning that Will Bring Your Dreams Into Focus
The Power of Aligning your Day-to-Day with your Life’s Mission
When our daily actions aren’t aligned with our goals, we’re just spinning our wheels. When we align what we do with what we want to do, everything comes into focus.
Is Your Pride Keeping You From Reaching Your Dreams?
It takes a humble heart to be start the path to greatness
There are no shortcuts to mastery. You start with the fundamentals and build on a solid foundation.
How to Solve a Problem so it Stays Solved
What Ender Wiggins Taught Me About Avoiding Quadrant 1
When a Quadrant 1 fire breaks out, learn why the problem developed. Then solve the problem once and for all.
How To Displace Quadrant 4 Before It Ruins Your Day
Understand why you’re avoiding Quadrants 1–3 and stay on track
We escape into Quadrant 4 when we’re overwhelmed, stressed, or have nothing better to do. Each of these problems can be fixed.
You’ll Only Get the Most Important Things Done
Start with the important and finish with a clear conscience
You may not have the time to get everything done, but if you work your plan, you’ll get the most important things done. There’s peace in that.
Are You Putting First Things First in Your Life?
What does your schedule say about what’s important to you?
You’re constantly developing new habits and routines. If you aren’t intentional about them, you’ll end up putting first things last in your life.