I’m not one of those people who reads 50 books a year. I’m not even one of those people who pledges to read 50 books a year and fails. I’m closer to the average adult who hasn’t read anything longer than four pages since school. Or, at least I was…
I had decided making stuff was worth it so I started. Then came the doubts. I was ready to walk away. Except I didn’t.
Here’s how I stopped my brain from freaking out and kept going.
2 MAJOR Adjustments to Make When You are Promoted to Manager Transition from a ‘doer’ to a ‘manager’ is difficult. Books have been written about
I improve a process and I share the process with the team. Everyone wins. I create a tool or automate something that’s usually done manually?
The problem is, I can’t find a schedule that works for me. They’re either too restrictive, too much work to maintain or pointless because I don’t do what they say. I haven’t thrown out my calendar. Instead, I’ve found a solution that’s both helpful AND freeing!
As a consultant, my number one objective for any project is to meet the outcomes laid out in the statement of work. By the time
So you just graduated and you’re starting a new job as a consultant. Everyone wants to move to the top and these days the play
Do you often find yourself upset because you can’t find the time to do that thing you want? There’s gotta be a better way! I’m
Resolution in modern vernacular is a word tinged with guilt, failure and wishy-washiness. The dictionary says that a resolution is ‘a firm decision to do or not do something.’ No wonder so many resolutions fail. Here’s what to do about it…
My time is precious. I don’t have much time to read so I try to be selective with what I read (without being overbearing). I
One of the defining experiences in my life so far is my struggle with obsessive compulsive note taking. A few years ago at a relative nadir in my life I decided I’d reach out to someone to do something about it. I ended up on a very positive trajectory. That moment years ago was a great decision that I talk about elsewhere, but isn’t the subject of what I want to talk about here.
Make it flexible, minimize the burden and keep it fresh 🌲 For the last year my sister and I have had a collaborative playlist together.
How it Happened — Michael’s Perspective It’s Friday, August 14, 2015. The scene is set. After secretly working from home all day I was able to deliver