Holiday time means we get to be sloth-like. And take an extended break from work to relax. But since it’s Monday, many are back to the office… or at least back to work. Also back to work is the stock market. After an optimistic opening at the bell, the indices slumped through the day. But … Read more
Consistency is key. Yet, it is difficult to convert a new routine into habit. And have it stick. Could be a new years resolution. Like exercise. A new diet. Read or write more. My daily blog fell apart last May… or something like that. But much more fell apart last year. For many people like … Read more
I think we all suffer from shiny object syndrome in one way or another. You know the symptoms. We find something interesting and we get motivated to find out more. We go down the rabbit hole, investing a bunch of time, effort, maybe even money. Until the next ‘shiny object’ catches our eyes. At it’s … Read more
If success is certain, the work done is not innovative. It is routine. While it is commonly said that the journey is its own reward, we are conditioned in a society that pushes for results over everything else. Sales targets must be hit. KPI metrics have to be met. Earnings calls needs to improve year … Read more
We all need deadlines in order for work to get done. Urgency is a necessity. However, different people handle deadlines differently. Some will finish ahead of schedule with buffer room because they can’t handle a looming unfinished task. Who are these people? They’re the ones that will show up at an appointment, meeting, or dinner … Read more
Sometimes we just wake up tired and exhausted. Usually, it’s our bodies or brains telling us you need the rest. I’m not that surprised. The last week was a rollercoaster. Work challenges and surprised were matched by the GME all out war on the stock market. Today, I still managed to do a workout. I … Read more
I get it. We’re tired and overworked. We have family demands. And when we have a bit of time, all we want to do is to veg out and watch some Netflix. But I want to challenge you to try to become a creator. It can be in any form. You could write, draw, croquet. … Read more
Parkinson’s Law says that work expands to fill the time allotted. We already know that deadlines are vital to get anything done. I had an assignment last night and although I finished 2 hours before the submission deadline, I felt the pressure of getting it done. Not everyone works well under this kind of pressure. … Read more
When you need a day to relax and recharge, don’t feel guilty. Everyone needs rest. Self care is a thing – look it up. Just don’t rest for too long or you’ll turn into a vegetable. Or a pumpkin.
For travelers that sailed through the Straight of Messina, coming too close to the cliffs would spell bloodshed. As Scylla would come out of the rocks with her six heads and snatch up sailors for lunch. Sailing out of reach of Scylla presented an even bigger danger in the form of Charybdis. Charybdis was another … Read more