The power of centered focus. When you start a project, it's often hard to know where you need to focus. There are often multiple sections/objects that you need to take into consideration. I often question what item I should start with? This often requires that I set priorities for each item.Selection by priority is hard to do. I ask myself; what is important and what isn't? …
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The Four Burners Theory
I ran into an interesting life planning concept over the weekend, called The Four Burners Theory.Four Burners Theory Imagine it this way. Your life is represented by a stove with four burners on it. Each burner representing one major quadrant of your life.Burner one represents your family. Burner two is your friends. Burner three is your health. Burner …
Increase Productivity: A Review of The Mastery Journal
Increase Productivity; that has been my goal for years as a personal development blogger. I've read a number of books and applied various techniques over time. Some have worked well, others have failed miserably. My challenge is that I'm a creative. I have shiny object syndrome. I love to create and use new things. This challenge often presents itself with a lack of focus. Put …
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Fifty Minute Writing Test: Take The Challenge
Back in 2008, someone told me that as a blogger, I should write a book. I had been blogging for a few years and the idea sounded compelling. I had written a lot of posts and figured that I could just combine them into a longer document. I had heard that time boxing could help me get a book done. I decided to give it a try.However, when I sat down to write, I decided to try …
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Ten Things You Can Do In Five Minutes Or Less
It's amazing what you can accomplish in five minutes.You can . . . Give Someone a Smile. It's easy to doJust say "great" three times under your breathIt will make you smile automaticallyTry it Call Your Mom Say something niceMake her day Collect Fortune Cookie Fortunes Pick nice onesKeep a few in your pocketPretend that one dropped to the …
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