I got home from Canada on Monday, drove to Vermont on Friday, returned on Saturday. Then, I flew to Phoenix on Sunday for a meeting on Monday, and returned home late last night. It feels good to be home. I only have one more trip on the calendar in the foreseeable future – I’ll be spending a week in … [Read more...] about I walked out of the restaurant. Here’s why….
entrepreneur coaching
Stop doing more…
Something I’ve learned from entrepreneur coaching is that you should stop trying to reinvent the wheel. Instead of wasting energy and effort on trying to create something different for its own sake, try using what you already have in new, original, and exciting ways. Use What You Already Have in … [Read more...] about Stop doing more…
My Road to 10K
Back in June I decided that I would start running again. I don’t particularly like running and set my goal at 5K (3.1 miles). A friend challenged me to increase my goal to 10k, and so I did. It took me all summer. I hit the goal on Sunday with a 10K run. I ran at an average pace of 10 ½-minute … [Read more...] about My Road to 10K
UGH!
Getting it done, even when you don't want to - is a big part of productivity coaching. It's about having integrity - toward yourself and with others. I don’t want to be doing this. It was a long, good, holiday weekend, and I don’t want to be writing this right now. I was negotiating with … [Read more...] about UGH!
Not All Goals Are Created Equal
I set a personal goal - to run a 10K. I’m not a natural runner, and this goal is a significant challenge for me. I have several professional goals as well. Some of the goals seem easier to achieve than others. The ones that really matter are the tough ones. A goal setting tip for personal and … [Read more...] about Not All Goals Are Created Equal
How to decide when it’s time to stop
Part of productivity coaching, for me, is helping business owners decide when to give up on something and when to keep pushing for positive results. A lot of the things you take on personally and professionally are difficult. Many of us have a tendency to stop as soon as anything becomes … [Read more...] about How to decide when it’s time to stop