A while back I came across this fascinating video essay entitled “Painting in the Dark: The Struggle for Art in A World Obsessed with Popularity.” In it, Adam Westbrook of Delve focuses on the life and work of Vincent van Gogh. For me the video was intriguing not just because of the art (which is […]
My life used to feel out of balance. Heavy on the overwhelm and light on everything else. The hours and days and weeks would blur together as I went about my weekday routine without any real intention. I would wake up, rush to get ready, and drive to the office where I would work for […]
Time is a precious thing, and sometimes it feels like there aren’t enough hours in a day to get everything done. However, that’s likely untrue. With 24 hours in a day, maybe it’s actually your fault not everything is getting done. In fact, there are a number of ways you’re likely wasting your time without […]
I often get asked how I am able to get so much work done in short amounts of time. A big part of it is that I absolutely love what I do for a living, but I hear plenty of other people do as well and they still can’t concentrate. And so, the real question […]
It’s estimated that over 60% of business executives believe that meetings are failures. On top of that unproductive meetings cost businesses a whopping $35 billion every year. The numbers do not lie. There’s a good chance that meeting you booked is going to be a waste of time unless you take the proper steps to […]
Remember work-life balance – that thing people argue doesn’t exist? To some work-life balance is just an overused buzzword that holds very little weight in the grand scheme of everyday life. To me, work-life balance it’s a lifestyle that involves using your time and energy wisely to prioritize work and personal/lifestyle activities. Will you ever […]
Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. – Lou Holtz Without motivation it’s kind of tough to reach your full potential. Of course, there are moments in your life where motivation is non-existent. When that happens, you should follow these 15 life rules […]
There is a long held theory that people fall into one or the other of two different types of personalities. One is Type A and persons who fit this category are ambitious, hard-working, and highly organized. The other category is Type B with persons who exhibit a more relaxed and care free life-style. Both should […]
Launching your business can be exciting, but it can also be very time-consuming and require a ton of attention – even afterward while running the business. You’ll have to become more intentional with how you manage your time and say no to some things in order to focus on reaching you goals. Here are 4 […]
While organizing your calendar is something we all know that we should do, it’s usually a task that end-up brushing off. As a result, we end-up having days filled with overlapping meetings and to-do-lists that don’t get completed. In other words, keeping your calendar organized allows for having more smooth and productive days. Use these […]
