Tag: cal newport

• June 14, 2021

  What are you tracking?

  There is a famous saying by management guru Peter Drucker, “What gets measured gets managed”. So by drawing our attention and focus to key metrics, we can increase the chances of success in those areas.
• May 4, 2021

  Who is in control?

  “How many of our demands could be reduced if we put some energy into prioritizing, organizing, and streamlining the routines that now fritter away our attention?” Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Are you controlling your smartphone, or is it controlling you? The days seem to be getting longer and blending into one. It’s hard to maintain a focus…
• September 9, 2020

  Are you busy being “busy”?

  “It’s amazing how many things busy people are doing that will never be missed.” Peter Drucker It’s easy to get caught up being “busy”. Endless emails, meetings, and tasks to complete.  Soon our days all become one big blur. It all melts into the same. We feel like we are running on the spot and…
• August 30, 2020

  What path are you on?

  “A little part of me dies every time someone tells me they’ve taken a job as a “steppingstone” to something else, when they clearly aren’t invested in it. You have one life to live. Time is valuable. If you’re using steppingstones, you’re also likely relying on someone else’s path or definition of success. Make your…