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Getting Things Done: What's the point?
Here's a question for those of you who are Getting Things Done fans. As you devour GTD books and create systems that allow you to squeeze more productivity per square minute than should be humanly possible, have you ever wondered, "What's the point?" Don't get me wrong. I'm not criticizing taking a GTD approach. I could use an uber-sized chunk of that in my own life. I mean the question more literally. What is the point to it? Where are all your jam-packed days leading you? Today over... |
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Getting Things Done: What's the point?
Hey all you GTD fans out there, riddle me this. You devour GTD books and you have created a system for yourself that allows you to squeeze more productivity per square minute than should be humanly possible. But what's the... Curt Rosengren |
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If the drawbridge is stuck, take a nap
Stopped on the freeway at midnight, leaning back with my eyes contentedly closed, I heard an astonished voice say, "He's taking a nap!" I was driving back from the airport after a short trip to the east coast. Fifteen minutes... Curt Rosengren |
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If the drawbridge is stuck, take a nap
Stopped on the freeway at midnight, leaning back with my eyes contentedly closed, I heard an astonished voice say, "He's taking a nap!"I was driving back from the airport after a short trip to the east coast. Fifteen minutes from home, I felt the relaxation that comes from knowing a long, grueling day is winding down. And then suddenly, as traffic ground inexplicably to a halt, I didn't. It soon became clear I wasn't going anywhere soon, and neither was the ever-growing line of cars behind... |
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Positive realism: The best of both worlds
Are you an optimist, a pessimist, or a realist? Do you like to give your day a dose of positive thinking, or does that smarmy over-happiness make you want to barf? Over on I Hate My Job, Pamela Grundy spotlights... Curt Rosengren |
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Positive realism: The best of both worlds
Are you an optimist, a pessimist, or a realist? Do you like to give your day a dose of positive thinking, or does that smarmy over-happiness make you want to barf? Over on I Hate My Job, Pamela Grundy spotlights the perspective of Barbara Ehrenreich, author of the book Bright-Sided and one of those rare voices who is vigorously anti-positive-thinking. Ehrenreich's take is that a slavish focus on positive thinking is dangerous, cruel, and leads to poor decisions. In a corporate environment,... |
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2 questions to stimulate a fresh perspective
One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, 'What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?' - Rachel Carson Do you feel stuck or uninspired? In a mental... Curt Rosengren |
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2 questions to stimulate a fresh perspective
One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, 'What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?' - Rachel CarsonDo you feel stuck or uninspired? In a mental rut? Have the colors faded in your world? What if there were a way to jump out of that rut without making a single change in the external circumstances of you life. As you may have guessed already, there is. Take a minute to really spend some time with the questions in the Rachel Carson quote above. Imagine... |
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Five Friday Favorites
Here are my Five Friday Favorites to round out your blog reading for the week:Why Structure Is Your Friend (Even When You're a Free Spirit) The Accidental Entrepreneur's Guide to Self-Employment Success You're lazier than you think you are Get... Curt Rosengren |
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Five Friday Favorites
Here are my Five Friday Favorites to round out your blog reading for the week:Why Structure Is Your Friend (Even When You're a Free Spirit)The Accidental Entrepreneur's Guide to Self-Employment SuccessYou're lazier than you think you areGet More from Life Clean Up Your To Do List and Stop ProcrastinatingThe Art & Practice of Balance3 Ways Your Breathing Can Increase Your ProductivityThe Change BlogFrom Imagination to Realization - Bridging the GapAdvanced Life Skills--Time for a career change?... |
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Use your wildest dreams to find a career you love
One question I often see to help people find work they love is, "What are your wildest dreams?" The question is intended partially to help people think about what they love, and partially to expand their focus past what's readily... Curt Rosengren |
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Use your wildest dreams to find a career you love
One question I often see to help people find work they love is, "What are your wildest dreams?" The question is intended partially to help people think about what they love, and partially to expand their focus past what's readily within reach. To make the most out of the question's ability to help you zero in on a direction that lights you up, you need to take it a step further than "What are my wildest dreams?" For each of the dreams you identify, spend some time asking, "Why? What is it about... |
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Are you taking advantage of your pain?
Today on the US News & World Report career blog, I wrote about 3 reasons you need pain in your career. In a nutshell, those reasons are: Pain can be a catalyst for positive change. Pain is a warning bell.... Curt Rosengren |
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Are you taking advantage of your pain?
Today on the US News & World Report career blog, I wrote about 3 reasons you need pain in your career. In a nutshell, those reasons are: Pain can be a catalyst for positive change. Pain is a warning bell. Pain can challenge you to learn and grow. If you use it correctly, pain can be one of the best allies you have in your career (and your life). The trouble is, most people are so busy trying to avoid it, or bemoaning the fact that "that's just the way things are," that... |
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Need a lift? Sniff a lemon
I'm always on the lookout for ways to add a quick dose of feelgood to your day. Here's an interesting tip from Natural Health magazine: The zingy fresh scent of a lemon may help elevate your mood. Scientists have discovered... Curt Rosengren |
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Need a lift? Sniff a lemon
I'm always on the lookout for ways to add a quick dose of feelgood to your day. Here's an interesting tip from Natural Health magazine:The zingy fresh scent of a lemon may help elevate your mood. Scientists have discovered a link between depression and our sense of smell: Citrus fragrances—lemons in particular—directly affect neurotransmitters in the brains of mice. The aromas help boost serotonin, a feel-good hormone, and reduce levels of norepinephrine, a stress hormone. --Time for a... |
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Five Friday Favorites
It's a beautiful sunny Friday morning here in Seattle (true story), and that means it's time for another round of Five Friday Favorites...10 Questions to Ask Yourself Evey WeekHalf-a-dozen MonkeysThe Cure for Cobbler's Children Syndrome, or, How to Take Your Own AdviceHELLO, My name is BLOGSuccess cyclesDarren HardyHow to Use Your Subconscious to Change Your LifeThe Change BlogThe top 5 new rules of productivityChief Happiness Officer --Time for a career change? Launch it with...The Occupational... |
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Five Friday Favorites
It's a beautiful sunny Friday morning here in Seattle (true story), and that means it's time for another round of Five Friday Favorites... 10 Questions to Ask Yourself Evey Week Half-a-dozen Monkeys The Cure for Cobbler's Children Syndrome, or, How... Curt Rosengren |
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Five Friday Favorites
Friday already! That was fast. Here are my Five Friday Favorites for this week...Learn the Art of Following Through: 5 Steps to Ensure You Will Achieve Your GoalsPickTheBrainWhy you can truly trust your heartWork From WithinHow to Educate Senior Leaders for Employee Engagement David Zinger Employee Engagement50 Ways to Get Over FailureChange Your Thoughts - Change Your LifeDo Your Dreams Pass the 'Wet Manure' Test?Build That LIstEnjoy!--Time for a career change? Launch it with...The Occupational... |
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4 reasons you should celebrate your success
A friend and I were talking recently about growing up watching ABC's Wide World of Sports on the weekends. While one mention of the line from their intro - "the thrill of victory...and the agony of defeat" - immediately brought to mind the image of a ski jumper biting it on the way down, I realized that I couldn't for the life of me remember what the accompanying clip for the thrill of victory was. Unfortunately, a lot of people live their lives that way. They remember the failures and face... |