Here are some techniques that are different kinds of suggestions for getting things in focus and keeping your focus sharp. If you find that none of the techniques work, you may want to examine what you are trying to focus on. In some cases, being able to gain some clarity on what to focus on [...]
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Focusing by the Numbers, F is for Focus
Posted in ABC's of Leadership, Life, Time Management on September 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Communicating, “What is China” Stealing from fiction
Posted in Communication, Life on July 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Stories communicate things in a way that facts sometimes can’t. Stories can inspire and evoke emotions. I love this description of China from a character in Amy Tan’s book, “Saving Fish from Drowning”. I put this here in honor of the Summer Olympics that start next week.
“The gnarled pine… That is China. Horticulturalists from [...]
Backwards Career
Posted in Leaders, Life on July 28, 2008 | 1 Comment »
My career ran backwards. Rather than a later achievement, I had traditional success earlier in my career. Relatively speaking, I made more money, managed a large group of professionals, traveled the world and was quoted in trade publications. I started as a software engineer and quickly ran up the management chain from engineer to director [...]
Life in the USA
Posted in Life on July 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s two helpful websites that support current cultural activities:
1. Hunting for low cost gasoline – www.gasbuddy.com
2. Supporting organic food and local farmers – www.localharvest.org
G is for Generalist – Addendum
Posted in Leaders, Life on July 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The last newsletter, G is for Generalist, seemed to resonate with quite a few people. An additional skill that was suggested to be added for the Generalist was — Be Confident. Other phrases were “Fake it till you make it”, “Pretend you are an expert”, “Have confidence you can learn it”. I agree! I do [...]
Quiting full-time Corporate USA
Posted in Leaders, Life on July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I often say I did my career backwards. By the time I was in my thirties I had a budget of almost 20 Million and 100 professionals working for me. About five years later. I quit being a full time corporate USA employee. The moment the thought of quitting entered my mind, it was crystal [...]
Touching the Void – Time Management Techniques
Posted in Life, Time Management on July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Touching the Void
Touching the Void
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Movies are a great way to learn and can be related to other areas. This movie is amazing and best seen on a big a screen as possible. It is based on a true story. It is based on a true story. I have used it in several of my Time Management [...]
Falmouth Road Race for the Stroke Association
Posted in Life on July 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A challenge in my personal life: I will be running 7 miles on August 10th, as part of Tedy’s team to raise money for the American Stroke Association. If you want to donate click here:
https://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=275487&supid=219969494
To read more about the race, go to my newsletter for more:
http://www.stardar.com/llc/stuff/Elements_June_2008.htm#LETTER.BLOCK17
There are so many inspiring stories from people in and [...]
