Whatever you’re doing during the day, whatever you’re creating, you need an outlet to everything else not related to it that is not paid for. You need a creative outlet that keeps that great work going – whether it be in art, code, writing, basket weaving, quilting, etc, etc – you need that outlet. That outlet is what will keep you growing and keep opening your mind to new ideas. Find it, don’t sell it,…
There is an expression in many sports – “Let the thing do the work”. The thing being the ball, the puck, the ring, etc, etc. The idea behind is that you don’t have to do it all, you don’t have to hold onto everything so tight, you give it a push in the right direction and see where it goes. The same applies to your work, let your work do the work – don’t get…
What are they? Do you even know? Do you have expectations on how everyone should behave and act in what they are doing? Do you know what your role is going into your next meeting? If you don’t have expectations of yourself, you cannot have expectations of others, start simple. Be Ready – Arrive on time, mic/speaker, all audio working. Know your role – Am I giving an update? Keep it short and simple. Am…
When you’re doing the work you love, you don’t need breaks. The work flows, it pours from your fingertips. Whether it involves meetings, discussions, or work. It flows. There is no need for breaks. But when you don’t enjoy the work, you might find you’re taking more breaks than normal – maybe because you’re bored, not happy, challenged or fulfilled – but you find yourself taking more breaks. And then nothing gets done.
When starting a new project it’s almost as though you need someone standing over your shoulder going – “Smaller”. And then you make things a bit smaller. And then they say – “Focus it down more” And then you focus your intent a bit more. And then they say – “Get rid of the extra and minimize it.” And then you take away all the bells and whistles. And then they say – “What’s left…