The philosophical question, “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” begs the question of how we experience our personal realities. Does it matter if a tree falls if we are not there to experience it? If you are providing services to others, thereContinue reading “Communicating Is The Product”
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Move the Big Things
There’s more to life than just maintaining what you have and simply getting throug the day. Having laser focus around a few things that matter can make an immense impact towards big goals. However, that’s easier said than done. First, you have to know what you want and stay singularly focused. Second, you can’t getContinue reading “Move the Big Things”
The Fit Matters More Than Your Desire
Ever notice that there are things you might want but you are just mediocre at it? Most of the things you attempt, you will be mediocre at, for that matter. Your body, brain and coordination simply underperform compared to a person who naturally steps in and makes it happen. Being mediocre at something doesn’t meanContinue reading “The Fit Matters More Than Your Desire”
Be Ready for Opportunity
Opportunity tends to be all around you. Have you ever thought that the people you randomly meet you likely have 5 opportunities together? But you have to: Care enough to listen carefully Understand what the other person is all about Match what you do with what they need Look for the convergence points It’s tooContinue reading “Be Ready for Opportunity”
Consistency Might Be Your Missing Ingredient
If remarkable success would take you five solid years of persistence, would you stay consistent on one single thing like writing, reading or pushing on a new skill? What about for one year? We like success. We like watching the stars and the ones that have made it. Getting to what we see takes anContinue reading “Consistency Might Be Your Missing Ingredient”
Fix The Users Not the Technology
When life was hard and we had to shovel dirt with a stick, welcoming innovation in technology allowed for large jumps in productivity and happiness. Maybe people then were thinking about how to make a better stick and work harder with it. The task at hand was pretty simple – make a hole. We doContinue reading “Fix The Users Not the Technology”
Sell Things People Will Buy
We live in an unprecedented time of innovation. It’s easier than ever to bring ideas to the market. You have access to limitless manufacturing at Alibaba and a world of developers at Upwork. Get some capital from Kickstarter and you are on your way. However, if you are too far ahead of where people areContinue reading “Sell Things People Will Buy”
Procrastination Might Be Telling You Something
“Sometimes the best way to finish a project is to just drop it completely.” ~ Arianna Huffington We live in a physical, emotional, visceral reality that is constantly giving us feedback. Daunting heights warn us not to jump with abandon. Temperatures tell us whether to touch something or stay clear. Some things are readily interpretedContinue reading “Procrastination Might Be Telling You Something”
Simplicity So You Can Execute
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~ Leonardo da Vinci Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work. ~ Gustave Flaubert Consider those thoughts. It’s not about productivity. It’s not about tools. It’s not about all the options. It’s about getting the work produced. It’s aboutContinue reading “Simplicity So You Can Execute”
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 theContinue reading “A Great Trash Can”
