When Done Is Better Than Perfect
There are some times when you have to accept that you will be unable to do your best work. I know this sounds awful, but it isn’t, it’s a matter of prioritization. You cannot be successful and be perfect. You have to sometimes accept that good and done are better than reaching for perfection and …
Too Many Emails? Some Real Causes and Solutions
In the corporate world people often complain about too many emails. It is a modern day challenge for sure, however over the years I have noticed a few underlying causes and possible solutions for this common symptom.
Introverts feel more painEmails and meetings (add social media to the list) are another form of people …
Time Management Tips for Personal Branding Success
Time management plays a key role in your personal branding success.
Time management is even more important than your ability to write the books, blog posts, emails, memos, and proposals, and reports needed to inform, convince, and persuade others!
You can know how to write, but unless you can find the time to write, and …
If You are Surprised by Mornings…
If you find yourself surprised by mornings … Perhaps you need a different plan.
If you find yourself having all of your tasks and priorities assigned for you … Perhaps you need a different plan.
Caveat: If you like to be told what to do and if you like to be surprised by what you’ll …
Plan Your Days … or Else
86,400
Everyone has the same number every day. In case you haven’t done the math. There are 86,400 seconds in 24 hours. Everyone has the same amount to start every day. These 86,400 seconds will tick by no matter what we do. It’s our responsibility to use them wisely.
What will you do with your…How To Be Incredibly Productive Every Day (Part 2)
Note: you can click here for Part 1 in this series.
In one recent visit to the gym, I saw someone filling out a crossword puzzle while using a leg curl machine, I saw another person who took nearly 10 minutes to read the newspaper in between two sets of crunches, and I saw a …
Are YOU Time-Management ‘Challenged’?
How well are you managing your valuable, irreplaceable time? Do you consistently manage time, or do you let time consistently manage you? If it’s the latter situation, you just might be time-management “challenged,” and that definitely has a negative impact on both your professional brand and your future career prospects. For example, if you are …
Use Your Time Intelligently
Many entrepreneurs have an exciting new idea every week. There are new opportunities everywhere, and entrepreneurs are great at finding them when no one else seems to be looking. Though this can be a great asset, it can also be a detriment.
We’ve all heard the phrase, “You need laser-like focus to succeed”. Though I …
What Have You Been Doing While I Was Gone
Have you ever been asked this question? Have you ever asked someone else this question?
If yes. Did the question cause a lot of anxiety or angst? It shouldn’t. Not if you were expecting it.
To me this is a reasonable question that one can expect to be asked. I think this is a question …
How to Maintain Connections Online When it’s Just Not in Your DNA
People like Dan Schawbel and Shane Mac impress me daily with their sheer connection determination and ability to follow up with people on a daily basis.
I, like many of you, don’t have this ability. Sure I can try to do it, but I will quickly burn out; the sheer energy required to stay constantly …