When Efficiency Misses the Point
Efficiency is often mistaken for success, but when it becomes the goal, quality and effectiveness take a back seat.
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Guard Your Velocity: Holding Onto Belief When the World Slows You Down
You start with momentum—driven by belief, fueled by possibility. But time, friction, and resistance can slow you down before you realize it. Guarding your velocity isn’t just about staying fast; it’s about keeping your movement intentional. This post explores why momentum fades and how to protect it, so you don’t lose sight of what got you started in the first place.
The “Productivity Revolution” Has Lost Its Way
Peter Drucker warned that knowledge work productivity would be the biggest challenge of our time. Have we lost our way?
Reason Over Emotion and Logic: A Lesson from Virginia Woolf’s Underestimation
Virginia Woolf’s underestimation of The Waves reveals a timeless truth: reason, the balance of emotion and logic, offers a path to better decisions. Explore how her experience highlights the value of nuanced thinking in today’s data-driven world.
My Annual Axiom for 2025 is…
In 2025, I’ve embraced a powerful Annual Axiom: Redesign, Rebuild, Reclaim. Inspired by Seth Rollins’ story of resilience, this axiom offers a framework for intentional growth, meaningful action, and reclaiming focus. Discover how it can guide your year too.
The Balance Between Urgency and Purpose
Discover how balancing urgency and purpose can lead to a more fulfilling life. Reflect on Lao Tzu’s wisdom about time and learn how to prioritize tasks effectively.
The Freeing Power of Eliminating Tasks You “Ought to Do”
Discover the power of eliminating “ought to do” tasks and focus on what truly matters. Learn actionable steps to delegate, delete, and decide which tasks align with your priorities.
The Timeless Wisdom of Water
Explore the timeless wisdom of Bruce Lee’s “be like water” and David Allen’s “mind like water,” and how they can enhance your productivity and well-being.
The Intersection Of Purpose And Pleasure
Explore the fascinating crossroad of purpose and pleasure. Discover how shifting focus towards purpose leads to deeper, sustained joy and fulfillment in life. Where do you find your pleasure, and what purpose drives you?