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Research shows that people are willing to work harder and for longer hours IF they are given opportunities to take initiative. In other words they don’t want to work harder for the boss’s aims, they want to work harder for THEIRS. We work hard on stuff that lights us up. If nothing lights us up then … Continue reading Initiative

Want to stick to your disciplines, whatever they are? Set up bright boundaries your mind cannot miss. "Nothing to eat after 8pm and one cheat meal a week," is a bright boundary. Every Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday the iPad seconds timer app is a bright boundary for me. There's no missing the red screen and the reps in … Continue reading Preparation…

Direct is not the same thing as demanding. Direct means knowing what you believe and stating it clearly. It means fearless in speaking the truth that needs to be said. It does not, in and of itself, carry any expectations of the other. Demanding carries an implication that my way is right and you’ll follow … Continue reading Be direct

God is constantly teaching us to trust Him. The Israelites, way back in the day, were given daily provision of manna. Every day for a freakin' long, wandering time, manna fell from heaven. Only enough for one day, however. The point? Trust the provider; the provision, not so much. What/who/why is at the top of … Continue reading Trust the provider…

An old client fired me last year. Didn't see it coming. Turned out the timing was kind of perfect. Had two potential clients in discovery at the time. Was going to pass them to other Builders. The firing created enough margin to take both on as long as they could practice in former clients time … Continue reading Another door…

"You only ever get to feel certain about the future once it's already turned into the past." - Oliver Burkeman In other words, worry less. This doesn't necessarily mean plan less. It does mean that no amount of planning can create certainty that the future will unfold the way you want it to. Plan for … Continue reading Worry less

My favorite team practice, by far, is playing with nine golfers, two coaches, and one birdie. These twelve make one helluva team. Why are they my favorite? Simple. They are doing the work. Not just a few. ALL of them. Their ranking is not reflective of their greatness. Results are always a lagging indicator. Preparation. … Continue reading Outcomes will come…

Is largely about saying no to the correct things. We will never get all the things done. To do lists don't magically disappear - there's always more to fill them. What are you NOT doing, and why? Are you NOT doing the things that don't actually matter? The things that delay and destroy results? The … Continue reading Time Management