Intro to Pocket Notebooks
The world of notebooks is full of endless possibilities, but today, we will take a look at the trusty and practical pocket notebook. Always ready to go with you whether in your pocket or not, these simple stacks of perfectly-cut paper and binding can allow you to capture creative thoughts, stay focused, and move forward […]
Best Mac Apps – May 2020
I love the Mac and great apps. While researching and testing them can become a distraction, finding the best tools on the market allows me to go faster and stay focused. Here are some of the tools I’m using now and loving. New principle: The app must be OS-native Before we jump into the list, […]
Before-we-start agreements
It can be so easy to jump in to a task, a job, or project. However, this can create issues. Have you ever been far along in a project and realize you wish you could go back to the beginning and set up an agreement that would allow you to work better? Maybe you’re wishing […]
Prevent frustration and overwork with these powerful, yet simple tools
When working on a team, have you ever been frustrated because a project did not turn out quite right? It turns out that our expectations are often linked to frustration and overwork. If we want to prevent frustration, we must consider how we communicate our personal expectations. Consider these questions: How often do you clearly […]
How should it look when it’s done?
Have you ever been disappointed when you don’t get the final OK from a client, boss, colleague, or spouse? For many of our jobs and personal commitments, someone else typically decides if the final product is good to go, or if it still needs adjustments or improvements. In other words, you’re not the final green […]
The Focus Tool: Attend, Avoid, Access
If you are feeling distracted and like you need to get focused, you need the right tool to help your brain work better. You need to rewire your brain back to how it is supposed to work. By default, our brains don’t function in the most useful way possible. We fall into old patterns, begin […]
