I decided to write an article about getting things done and not worrying about perfection and found myself in need of my own advice… I like to think that I subscribe to the idea that “good enough” is good enough. Sure it’s important to do a good job and make sure there are no major […]
Read MoreHave you seen the show Hoarders, Buried Alive? Many people are entranced by it. It’s reminds me of when you drive down the road and pass an accident… it’s hard to turn away. I’ve heard people say that they are amazed at how “those people” live. Can’t “they” understand the difference between what’s junk and what’s not? How can […]
Read MoreI went for a walk the other day and saw a squirrel gathering acorns for the upcoming winter. I was thinking about how much easier his life would be if only he could go to Target for all of his acorn needs. I pictured the sale Target would have in order to attract the squirrels and imagined what […]
Read MoreThe biggest problem I see among the people I speak with is quite simple…they don’t decide. They allow themselves to “think about it” or “decide later”. The end result of not deciding “yes” or “no” is that nothing happens and they are stuck. Last week was an incredible week. I opened up my calendar to […]
Read MoreHere are ten strategies to use for those times when you find yourself staring at your to-do list but can’t seem to get going on anything. Break up the project into mini-tasks and do just one tiny piece of the project. Since starting is often the hardest part, agree with yourself to work on a […]
Read MoreI live on a nice cul-de-sac with just five homes on it. We don’t get much traffic…mostly bike riders and dog walkers. The houses are pretty and lawns are well maintained. All in all, it’s a nice place to live…at least on the surface. You see there’s a problem. A few years ago we noticed […]
Read MoreOften to-do lists end up becoming “one of these days I hope to get around to this” lists. When this happens, the list become useless and worse, it makes you feel guilty and it can hold you back from taking action. You know there’s no way you’ll ever get through your list so why even […]
Read MoreI’ve got good news and bad news for you. The good news is that we live in a world with endless possibilities and opportunities. The bad news is that all of these possibilities and opportunities can get overwhelming and you may find yourself not accomplishing anything. Often as I speak with my clients or (to […]
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