Clock Time vs Self Time
How long will this take? Should I start it now? Tick tock, tick tock, … When will it begin? When will I be done? Tick tock, tick tock, … A clock’s markers are vital to synchronizing the machinations of meetings amongst us. But our decisions and...
“Just in Time” Productivity
“I need to finish that report by Monday.” “Ugh, and there’s that pile of laundry.” “But I really want to play that new board game that just came in the mail.” Multiple demands and wants, internal or external, can strike at any...
The Good Work of Consolidation (plus an example in DEVONthink)
What do you do when the initial thrills of a new idea fall away?
The Visit and the Waves of Focus
Many people feel that they have to “force” themselves to work. Examples include: Waiting for deadlines to pressure themselves Faking deadlines Hoping for a muse or interest to strike before approaching Shaming yourself with past failures in hopes you’d...
When There’s No Time to Read Books
Every book is an entire world, waiting to be explored.
But, “Who has the time?” and “making time” frankly doesn’t make sense.
What do you do? Read on…
