Posts Tagged ‘Establishing Priorities’
Get Rid of Excess Baggage
The business schools reward difficult complex behavior more than simple behavior, but simple behavior is more effective. ~Warren Buffett Another lesson from my recent 450-mile trek on the Camino de Santiago in Spain is about baggage. As you might guess, when making this walk, you have to travel as light as you can to take…
Read MoreThe Bank of Time: 5 Secrets of the Time-Wealthy
Time is the great equalizer. We all have 168 hours in a week. So why is it that, while most just struggle to keep up with the pace of life, a select group of people seem to have an abundance of time? Sound familiar? There exists an elite 1% when it comes to time. These…
Read MoreThe Entrepreneurial Time Machine
Do you believe in time travel? I do. Though I’ve not fully figured it out, I can say definitively that it is possible to distort time. With practice you can both slow down and speed up time. This is possible, because time is a product of your perception. If you put your head down and only focus…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Burnout as a Startup Founder
Owning a business is both a demanding task and taxing endeavor. It doesn’t matter if you’re a one-person show or a C-Suite executive: stress levels can become overwhelming and debilitating. During my first two years of running a startup, there were times I felt like burying my head in the sand and second guessing my judgment…
Read MoreOwn Your Day
Have you ever reached the end of a day and felt like you got nothing done? It’s a horrible feeling! Frustrating days like this leave us with a laundry list of people and circumstances that caused our unproductivity. Rewind the clock to your morning coffee and write down your current #1 push forward priority. Then…
Read MoreDoes Your Business Need a Task Management System?
If you own a business that has experienced growth then you’re probably familiar with the difficulty of keeping track of all the important tasks that need to be carried out daily. As you grow, the number of tasks, along with their complexity, will evolve. This creates a need to manage who is doing what, how…
Read MoreHow to Practice Sticktoitiveness and Succeed in Business
Sticktoitiveness? Yes, it’s a real word. I checked! Dictionary.com has the definition: noun: dogged perseverance; resolute tenacity; also written stick-to-it-ive-ness Example: The only way she has published so many books is through stick-to-it-ive-ness. Funny how the example above matches my blog post today… perfectly! It is with great joy that I officially announce the addition…
Read MoreCan You Really “Do It All?” Promises of Productivity
Amber Naslund, the SVP of a social intelligence company has a blog called “Brass Tack Thinking.” In her post titled, “My Crazy Productivity Secrets” she took on the issue of being productive. Her words provide helpful insights and tips to help manage your time. To begin, know what it is that keeps you from being…
Read MoreHere’s Why KPIs Are Linked to Your Success
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