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Why the to-do list fails and the calendar prevails

I just finished an interview with Matt Halloran for his Top Advisor Marketing Podcast, and he asked me a question that I get often. “What do I think of the to-do list?” and my answer surprised him, as it often does with most people. I explained that I am an advocate AGAINST the “to-do list” as it is lacking an … Continue reading "Why the to-do list fails and the calendar prevails"

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How a small Oasis of fun impacts productivity

I recently spoke in Salt Lake City to the Entrepreneur’s Organization for EO Alchemy about the Power of Having Fun and how taking small breaks for something fun can dramatically increase your performance during the day. These little breaks are what I call an Oasis, and they’re critical to improving your productivity.    As an example … Continue reading "How a small Oasis of fun impacts productivity"

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How a small oasis of fun impacts productivity

I recently spoke in Salt Lake City to the Entrepreneur’s Organization for EO Alchemy about the Power of Having Fun and how taking small breaks for something fun can dramatically increase your performance during the day. These little breaks are what I call an oasis, and they’re critical to improving your productivity.    As an example … Continue reading "How a small oasis of fun impacts productivity"

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Why repetition in training is critical to success

I’m here at the LinkedIn Learning studio where we just finished filming two new fields, and an update to the course, Discovering Your Strengths. Right now, I want to talk to you about the nature training and how a big problem in the corporate environment is the fear of repetition. The problem is that repetition … Continue reading "Why repetition in training is critical to success"

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Why the word multitasking is inaccurate

I’m here in Wisconsin speaking to the Wisconsin Title and Loan Association group about the Myth of Multitasking, and it got me thinking about all the chaos that the word “multitasking” creates and why it should be replaced entirely.   The confusion lies in the fact that multitasking is used to describe two very different scenarios. … Continue reading "Why the word multitasking is inaccurate"

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How finding your rhythm boosts productivity

To take a nap, or not to take a nap, is Mark’s question for me. The answer lies in your body’s natural circadian and ultradian rhythms. Before we get into that a bit more, perhaps you are wondering how you can submit a question to me as Mark from Vienna did? It’s easy! You can … Continue reading "How finding your rhythm boosts productivity"

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How a digital free zone improves focus

This past weekend my family and I escaped the hectic schedules of everyday life and stayed at a beautiful place called the High Country Lodge in Wyoming. Being here reminded me of a principle I teach in my course, Improving Your Focus, about creating a digital free zone. This place is a HUGE digital free zone where you … Continue reading "How a digital free zone improves focus"

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How education fails without accountability

I had an interesting conversation with my Lyft driver today on the way to a local speaking event that tied in with the topic I was going to speak on at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah. We were discussing how he has a side business as a nutritional coach and that even though … Continue reading "How education fails without accountability"

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How to stop and enjoy your vacation

I have a question for you. When you take a vacation, are you able to stop and truly enjoy it? Or do you constantly think of all the work you need to get done and struggle to relax? In this world that is addicted to the myth of multitasking, we cannot seem to slow down … Continue reading "How to stop and enjoy your vacation"

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How to turn pain into productivity

Do you have a low tolerance for pain? That may sound like an odd question to ask with a beautiful hotel like the Shangri-La Makati in Manila in the background. But it’s actually a perfect setting for this topic!  The environment here is expertly crafted to create an absence of any pain. Which leads into my point … Continue reading "How to turn pain into productivity"

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