Unlike people, not all business opportunities are created equal. Some of them are obvious duds the minute you hear them and some might be no-brainers to be jumped on right away. There may be others that seem to be superb initially but upon deeper digging are not so good. On…
The Power of 15 Minutes
3 Steps… Being a business owner at the same time as being a full-time employee creates serious constraints on one’s time. I know this because I have done it for the better part of a decade now. During this season, I have had to move from simply seeking productivity to…
Managing Distractions and Staying Focused
Personally, I prefer to read actionable content, so that is what I am going to give you today. We’ve been writing all about focus, why it is important to guard, sources of distractions, and our need to clear our path so we can allow our focus to get us big…
Clear It Out
You’ve been in the flow, right? The flow is that state you are in when you are totally emersed in a project or task and everything else seems meaningless in that moment. A bomb could go off nearby and you may not even notice. Maybe you work with your hands…
Distractions–Become Aware!!!
Ahh, life can sometimes be full of distractions, am I right? Each and every one of us would probably easily be able to come up with our own list of ways to get off track and lose focus… SQUIRREL! Familiar with the concept? I think each of us has some…
PowerSlice: The Principle Behind the Name
The Pareto Principle (PP) seems to get mentioned everywhere. It is hard to pick up a productivity, business or self-help book from the last 10-15 years and not see PP referenced in some form. This isn’t a bad thing and I don’t get tired of it to tell you the…
Don’t let it be stolen!
We are still in the very early stages of the new year and I’ve already experienced attempted robbery a few times this year. Last year it wasn’t just attempted, it was actual theft. Something I greatly needed was taken from me over and over again, many times with my being…
A Great Reminder from an Unexpected Source
Sometimes I find gems of wisdom in unexpected places. This was the case a year ago when I started a new strength training program called “StrongLifts 5×5”. I have no affiliation to them, but I am just a true believer in their program, and I am thankful for the constant…
7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Finally!
I will be honest. I started the book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey about 4 times over the last several years… without finishing it. I usually get bogged down around “think win-win” or “seek first to understand then to be understood.” This is not typical…