Tag Archives: concepts
Why don't you ask for help?
I’m working on a segment for the book about asking for help. I’ve noticed that I just don’t ask for help nearly enough. Here are some of the reasons why: I don’t want to admit to myself that I don’t … Continue reading
E-mail? Oy! What are your e-mail issues?
I’m seeking to understand the challenges of dealing with e-mail. It’s not as simple as it seems. Of the people who find e-mail a challenge, different people have different issues. For some, it’s keeping their inbox empty; they get stressed … Continue reading
What is hard work?
“Work hard and you’ll be successful.” “You just need to put in a little hard work.” “Whew! I worked so hard today.” We say things like this all the time without thinking about it. Recently, my bedframe broke and I … Continue reading
The joys of complaining
Ok, big epiphany today. I was complaining. Then I noticed that somethings, I complain about. Others, I don’t. What’s the difference? For me, complaints seem to be statements of where in my life doesn’t seem under my control. Even when … Continue reading
The Paradox of Choice – great video
Here’s a video by Barry Schwartz, the author of “The Paradox of Choice.” Having more choices seems to be a recipe for doing less and being less happy (exactly the opposite of what we all want). I want to work … Continue reading
If you achieve alone in a forest, have you really achieved?
I’ve been exploring ideas around self-promoting at work, being recognized, and motivation as it relates to recognition and achievement. What is the relationship for you between achievement and recognition? How do you know you’ve achieved something? What forms of recognition … Continue reading
Oh, crap. Maybe money CAN buy happiness.
Well, isn’t that just the cat’s pajamas. There’s a new study out that shows that happiness may be linked to absolute levels of income, after all. Of course, as the article states, it’s linked to other things as well, like … Continue reading
Is there any place for using data and observation in the book?
I’d value your thoughts. I just wrote a fairly rambling post about my frustration at how we ignore data in favor of superstition, and that could lead to stuff like, oh, the collapse of modern society.
Don't do too much at once!
One of my projects of the last year has been turning recordings of speeches and workshops I’ve given into products. I’ve got about 10 I want to produce. I made the huge mistake of trying to work on several at … Continue reading
Do you improve your decision quality over time?
In my business blog today, I got a little, er, hot about tax season. In my footnote, I flamed on about the 2004 elections, noting: One thing I’m sure of: none of you stopped to analyze the quality of your … Continue reading
