Clarity, Vision, Action, Focus, Perseverance. Clarity: You must be clear on your priorities. What are the things most important to you? Can you write these things down? Vision: What are your dreams for the things and people that are most important to you? Where you do you want to be this time next year? 3… Continue reading Clarity, Vision, Action, Focus, Perseverance
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Why You Shouldn’t Try to Be Well-Rounded
I made a mistake in high school. I made many, but one in particular sticks out in my mind. I made it a goal to be the valedictorian of my school. I took as many AP classes as I could find to take to grab that weighted A (the one that would give you 5… Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Try to Be Well-Rounded
2 Ways I Fight Distraction
I get distracted easily. Way too easily. There are two practices that refocus my brain and heart: 1. Do the Next Simplest Action: This is especially helpful at work. I just pick up one piece of paper or open one email and do the very next action related to that piece of paper or… Continue reading 2 Ways I Fight Distraction
Simplify to Focus
Today, when you hit that point of overwhelm (which we all do at some point every day), pull back and ask yourself this: “Why am I doing this?” And then ask “What is the tiniest, simplest single step I can take right now?” Shrink whatever it is down to the most basic elements. Last night,… Continue reading Simplify to Focus
