You will find out quickly if you do a 90-day challenge.
I participated in an interview yesterday with Miles Beckler about the pros, cons, and everything in between of jumpstarting your online presence
Too Much Security….
Too much security can be debilitating. Look at communist countries and even the aftermath of these societies once they attempt to move on from a communist model. The people who were used to that level of security (borderline poverty-stricken though they were) sometimes struggle to make the transition to a society that is driven by … Read more
LEARN BY DOING: Thoughts on the 90-Day Challenge
I’ve just completed my 90-day challenge. It’s been fantastic. First, the guillotine commitment of having to pay $1000 to the charity of Miles Beckler’s choice worked wonders
Just-In-Time Creativity
Just-In-Time creativity approaches writing and creativity a little differently. We spend little time worrying about the process, and just create, when the time is right–just in time. See just-in-time manufacturing for the origins of this phrase and concept. I don’t use JIT Creativity all the time. Perhaps half the time, in fact. But it’s a … Read more
Are You In The “Suck Phase?”
I love the suck phase. Why? Because you might as well. What’s the suck phase? It’s that period when you first start any venture when your enthusiasm and hopes get you going, and then you crash into the reality that you suck. You have no idea what you are doing, and any degree of competence … Read more
Thoughts on Ready… Fire… Aim…
The advice we often come across to just jump in and “ready, fire, aim,” may have its place, but it is not for everyone and doesn’t have to be. Some people are more deliberate. They really want to take the lay of the land before they leap. These folks want to walk, talk, think, and … Read more
Books For The Way Ahead
Faith. Dying To Be Me. Technique. So Good They Can’t Ignore You. Positivity. The Promise of a Pencil. Deliberate small steps daily. Persistence. The Slight Edge. Habits. The Power of Habit. Focus. The One Thing. Money. See these five books….
Mind Map Your Life
Are you jogging along in a state of confusion? I have a few suggestions for you. First, read David Allen’s book Getting Things Done, and implement the process he outlines. See thoughts on this topic here, here, and here. Next, Mind Map your life. This means get a whiteboard and dry erase markers. (I have … Read more