Some days, the world comes at me with dizzying speed and it's hard to keep up. I have a few choices:Check out Disengage Attack the problems Hand offI don't necessarily like being out of control, but I come to expect it as part of playing in the information age. Work gets pushed on me … [Read more...]
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Focusing On What Matters
I have been thinking a lot lately about focus and the relentless distractions which pull at me. Where I am putting my time and energy can mean the difference between a successful week of work. My recent road trip has me thinking about prioritizing. Here are some questions I am filtering my work … [Read more...]
Monday, April 30, 2012
Getting Lucky
"The harder I work, the luckier I get." - Samuel Goldwyn I just got done running the Nashville half marathon this past weekend. Over 35K people were out there pushing themselves through the heat and hills. I can't say it was the most pleasant experience. It hurt, I was tired and I had to push … [Read more...]
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
The Tyranny Of Distractions
Just because there are more outlets to dabble in does not mean it is always better. I have to fight the battle just like everyone else with extreme vigilance, especially with the frequency and ease of new products that continue to flood us.The problem is that each new software, social media … [Read more...]
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Using Twitter For Your Own Productivity
Twitter is a great place for building some personal processes. The convenience of posting a quick tweet from anywhere makes the medium highly appealing. My own Twitter feed @dondalrymple is where I like to not only provide value for others, but I also like to use it for feeding other parts of my … [Read more...]
Friday, March 30, 2012
A Great Trash Can
Staying clear and ready are the most important productivity mindsets you can nurture. You do not know what is coming at you tomorrow, next week or next month for that matter. The world has a way of pushing work onto you.Most of the things that come into your life will end up in the trash. … [Read more...]
Monday, March 26, 2012
A Secret To Execution
Dabblers and posers create a lot of noise without substance. With so many ways to market, promote or deliver, the need for excellent execution has become a premium demand item in the new economy. People with ideas are not hard to find. Everyone has them and offers them usually in an umbrella … [Read more...]
Monday, March 19, 2012
When The Novelty Wears Off
What's more fun - buying new software or making it work? How often do we think about our next iPad, Android or Kindle purchase? Obsolescence with the tools we use is happening at a dizzying speed. It's easy to buy technology. Actually, "addictive", would be the word.The marketing and hype … [Read more...]
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Things I Do Not Regret Doing
With so many demands, I can get overwhelmed like the next guy. Here are some things I never consider a waste of time:Going for a long run Spending time with my kids Kissing my wife passionately Writing Reading a business book Reading a biography Helping someone who needs … [Read more...]
Thursday, March 8, 2012
If You Lack Skills
The elusive aspect of knowledge work is that many people cannot see the differences that skill bears on problems. We were able to differentiate more easily with physical challenges. If a guy is stronger than you and can pick up more, then moving items will be easier for the stronger person. It is … [Read more...]
