Tag Archives: polls
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
How big is your backlog?
I’m trying to get a sense of what kinds of things stay on our backlogs and clutter up our mental lives. When you don’t get to something on your “to do” list on a given day, how long does it … 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
What makes up your physical clutter?
Ok, my desk sometimes gets a tad messy. So now I’m working on techniques for whipping that desk back into shape. Looking around, there’s a clear pattern: I’ve got Books-I’ll-read-someday here, along with a bunch of incoming paper mail that … Continue reading
Help college students work less :-)
I’ve been getting a lot of letters from college students asking for tips that are specific to them. I’m trying to get a sense of what the big issues are in college these days. In my Taking Killer Notes episode, … Continue reading
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