Apply the Pareto Principle (i.e., the 80/20 rule)

Apply the Pareto Principle (i.e., the 80/20 rule)

If 80% of the benefit is all you need and can be had for 20% of the effort, then do it.  Learning to effectively skim and comprehend a reference book is one such example. For each chapter, read the first paragraph, the first sentence of each subsequent paragraph,...
Protect yourself from your phone

Protect yourself from your phone

Today’s smart phones are remarkable devices that can add real value to one’s life. But if mismanaged, smart phones can be a productivity killer. Consider the following best productivity practices to have your phone work for you and not against you. Configure your...
Vision, Mission, Values

Vision, Mission, Values

What will the end of your lifetime look like for you and the important people in your life? Project ahead to the end of your life. Describe in simple terms how it all went and what your definition of personal success looks like in the end.  Create a one-line...
How To Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals

How To Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals

The acronym S.M.A.R.T. stands for:  SPECIFIC: Using detail to accurately describe each objective, goal, and/or action. MEASURABLE: Defining success criteria for each objective, goal, or action using quantifiable metrics to allow for easy and credible...
Download your 2022 planning guide!

Download your 2022 planning guide!

Success in the coming year will look different for every individual. For some, success might look like effectively harnessing opportunities to make a substantial improvement in one’s life. For others, life improvement may be solving difficult problems or...