29 September 2009 ~ 3 Comments

Reason #29,765,863 Why I Love Evernote

Reason #29,765,863 Why I Love Evernote

Evernote rocks. There, I said it. You need it. Trust me.

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14 August 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Why It’s Not About The System You Use.

Why It’s Not About The System You Use.

Discipline isn’t about regimens, controlling your environment, or being anal about having things your way. It’s about following through, no matter what circumstances you find yourself in. It’s about keeping your eyes on the prize, and toughing it out. It’s about digging deep in yourself to remain committed to your goal, no matter what life throws at you. (And yeah, few people like hard work. That’s why success isn’t as commonplace as it should be.)

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13 July 2009 ~ 8 Comments

Why I Love to Chant… oh, never mind

Why I Love to Chant… oh, never mind

You had better have a way to tap into whatever gives you juice, long before you give it all away. No matter what your line of work is, you expend energy when you do it… and when you give to others, it’s coming from somewhere, right?

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02 February 2009 ~ 12 Comments

Why the “Six Months to Live” Question Is The Wrong One To Ask

Why the “Six Months to Live” Question Is The Wrong One To Ask

The problem I have with the six-months-to-live question is that it tends to obliterate the more common reality that you’re going to be here a while. You’ve got a chance to make an impact, in whatever way that matters to you. You’ve got a chance to make something of your self, your life, and your contribution to others.

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14 January 2009 ~ 7 Comments

Ignore this post. Get back to work.

Ignore this post. Get back to work.

This post is just another form of procrastination. Ignore it. (It’s not, actually. You should read it.)

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11 January 2009 ~ 9 Comments

Put The Power Of Ritual To Work For You

Put The Power Of Ritual To Work For You

Why, in seemingly every tradition, are there ritual practices? Because rituals rock, that’s why.

What rituals do you have in your day? Do you bring them into your work? I bet you do.

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11 November 2008 ~ 12 Comments

Move Webward, Young Man!

Move Webward, Young Man!

I don’t write about this to help you shave 0.4 seconds off your email time; I write about this because if you can walk away from your desk/laptop/iPhone with a few less knots in your shoulders and a clearer mind, then I’ve done my part. It’s about peace of mind, clarity of thought, and ease of being. Not to mention creating less waste and saving resources, both external (paper, space, time) and internal (thought, stress, and your creative potential).

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16 May 2008 ~ 3 Comments

Why You Should Speak Up… And, Stick Around

Why You Should Speak Up… And, Stick Around

Everyone always says, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” Does it? Only if it sticks around to see the outcome.

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20 March 2008 ~ 3 Comments

A Question of Structure: How Much Works For You?

Knowing how much structure you need can be the key to saving yourself untold hours of frustration… and, to choosing the right tool for the job.

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14 March 2008 ~ 15 Comments

Organizing Your Folder Structure

You’ve got all the information you need… but now, what do you do with it? How do you store it so you can find it when you need it, and not be drowning in it until you do?

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