“If there is one tool you must possess in the midst of tough conditions or threatening competition, it is the ability to relax and focus on what matters most.” – David Shaner […]
How to choose what to do
Whenever people ask me for career advice, I always suggest the same exercise. It starts with 3 circles. The first circle is what you’re good at and lists all of your […]
Learn to Zoom – Career Advancement Edition
My previous post covered how learning to regularly zoom in and out on your life is a valuable skill. This post covers how to apply this zoom technique to advance your career. […]
Learn to zoom
I’ve written before about how to apply different lenses to your life. You can build on that concept by adding the ability to zoom. To understand the concept of “zooming in” or […]
Where to spend your time: An effort vs value perspective
If you are lucky enough to have some control over how you spend your time, my advice is to think carefully about how you do so. The simplest answer, which is […]
“Should I Do This?” A Simple Life Decision Tree
One of the truths about life is that there are *a lot* of decisions to make every day (what to wear, what to eat, how to respond to every person […]
