When setting goals or creating a dream, plan, and vision for your life, I can think of two possible ways to approach it: 1) You can think about what you want out of life and what will make you happy. Or, 2) You can think about how you can help others get what they want…
Productivity
The 80/20 Analysis Template for Personal Productivity
Here are 9 reasons to use the 80/20 Analysis Template (Google Doc / PDF). Are you thinking or feeling any of these things right now? There is too much to do and not enough time. I don’t know where to start. I would rather be doing something easier. I’m not getting anything done. I’m not seeing results….
Pick Three Words for 2013
Author, entrepreneur, and social media guru, Chris Brogan, developed a habit of picking three words each year to focus his efforts and energies. I’m a little late in the game here and you might be too, but it doesn’t hurt to take a little time, think about your year and choose three words that–at least…
The Hidden Source of the Resistance
Not long ago I suggested a spiritual exercise which I have been implementing in my daily work day. It is an act of introspection. It is simple, yet profound. Here it is: When the Resistance pops up, write it down. The Resistance is a term given by Steven Pressfield in The War of Art to…
Spiritual Exercise: Identify the Resistance
I recently read a book that had a powerful impact on me as a writer, entrepreneur, and Christian. It is called The War of Art, which is a play on words from the classic Art of War. It was written by Steven Pressfield, the popular author of Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, and Killing…
