Seth Godin ponders, “I wonder how much productivity comes from new techniques, and how much comes from merely getting sick of non-productivity and deciding to do something that matters, right now. Sure, habits matter. So does getting out of your way. But if you want to hide, really want to hide, you’ll find a way.” […]
“O” is for organization
Last week, I spoke to a group of HR professionals and I asked them to share a list of things that hinder their organization. They listed things like email and phone calls, papers, and even other people. When I asked how being disorganized made them feel, they used words like: Stressed Overwhelmed Frustrated Ill So […]
“N” is for Now
The only time you have is NOW. You can regret the past or remember the past, but you can only live now. You can worry about the future or make plans for the future, but the only time you actually live is now. Right now my kitten Hobbes is snuggled up in my lap (he’s […]
“M” is for MANIFESTO: Make Some Room Manifesto
Let’s cut right to the exciting part – today is “M” and it stands for: MANIFESTO It’s taken me awhile this fall to pull together statements, advice, and thoughts on what I believe. My very talented friend Jenni (from WordDesign) put it all together in a visual Manifesto for me. I’m happily inviting you to […]
“L” is for love, lukewarm, and loathing
Today we’re going to discuss Love, Lukewarm, and Loathing. It’s something I talk about with my family, friends, and clients alllll the time. “What do you love?” “What do you loathe?” “What do you do that you’re lukewarm about?” It’s too cliché or flip to simply say, “Do what you love. Stop doing what you […]
“K” is for Karoshi
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Nelson and I watched a show on Netflix called “Happy.” One particular segment of this show caught my attention. The narrator explained there’s a curious (and horrible) thing happening in Japan. It’s called Karoshi and it’s today’s “k.” Karoshi is a Japanese word that means “death by overwork.” It’s become such […]