Categories Lessons in Life

Are you in too much of a hurry?

Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend. Theophrastus d. 278 B.C. One of the most common complaints I hear is lack of time; most people I know feel constantly stressed over too much to do in too little time. But have you ever thought about how always being … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Lessons in Life

Becoming more productive

Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.  William Penn 1644 – 1718 One of the biggest issues people face today is being overwhelmed. Most people complain of having too much to do and too little time; they seem to be unable to manage all of their … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Lessons in Life

Pseudo-productive procrastination

I think of myself as something of a connoisseur of procrastination, creative and dogged in my approach to not getting things done. Susan Orlean 1955 – Many people today engage in what I call “pseudo-productive procrastination” — usually without even realizing it. While this behavior might convey some short-term benefits, it can … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Personal growth

The when, then trap

I will act now. Success will not wait. This is the time. This is the place. I am the person. Og Mandino 1923 – 1996 Have you ever been caught in the “when, then” trap? In case you’re not sure what I mean, let me give you an example from … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Personal growth

A wise investment

It is thrifty to prepare today for the wants of tomorrow. Aesop Fl. C. 550 B.C. Take a moment and think about your life. Are you getting all the things you want? If you’re like most people, the answer is no. There are probably some material things you’d like. Or … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Lessons in Life

I don’t have time

Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend. Theophrastus d. 278 B.C. Be honest: how often do you say “I don’t have time” in the course of a day? It’s certainly one of the phrases I hear the most. So why are we constantly short of time? If … [ Continue Reading ]

Categories Lessons in Life

What’s your view of Leap Day?

A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life. Charles Darwin 1809 – 1882 This past week, we saw an occurrence that happens only once every four years: February 29, known as Leap Day. I saw many comments in articles and social … [ Continue Reading ]