For a long time, I resisted to-do lists. I wanted the flexibility. I felt that if I kept a list, it would tie me down to a particular set of tasks. Gradually, though, I came around. The busier my work life became, the more crucial it was to have some sort of running agenda on hand. Before long, I even started adding some of those items onto my weekly calendar.
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March 20, 2022
How to Live in the Land of Enough – Disconnect – Be More with Less
Last Sunday, I had my first official digital sabbatical. No email, no twitter, no Facebook, no iphone. I wasn’t feeling well so all I did was rest and write with no interruptions. I really understood what Gwen Bell meant when she said, “I call them hits. I want a quick hit, I just jump on Facebook.” Without a hit, the day went by more slowly and thoughtfully. This is the
February 2, 2022
To Inbox Zero or Not To Inbox Zero? What 7 Leaders Do (Plus Tips for You)
Within productivity circles, “inbox zero” can spark as fierce a debate as Apple vs. Microsoft, Coke vs. Pepsi, Yankees vs. Red Sox, Michigan vs. Ohio State, DC vs. Marvel… well, you get the point. In this article, we’ll go over the pros and cons of inbox zero, and why it causes such passionate emotion. But before we get started, let’s first establish what inbox zero is and isn’t and why