It’s Friday afternoon. You started early so you could finish up those last few MUST DOs for the week. There’s a bounce in your step and a smile on your face. You light-heartedly chat with the people you pass. In your mind you’re already fishing out your keys as you walk across the parking lot. ...
the pygmalion effect
Heard of Pygmalion? Pygmalion was a talented sculptor who crafted a statue of a woman. He labored long and carefully, exerting all of his considerable skill. The work grew more beautiful each day. Eventually, Pygmalion succeeded in creating a statue that was...
time-management is self-management
As an entrepreneur, I quickly came to realize there’s no time clock. There’s no boss waiting at the entrance. There are no co-workers to mention – just in passing –they noticed I wasn’t in my office at the start of the day. These are strong external motivators to getting to work on time. As an...
On Reading F-A-S-T
To say I enjoy reading is a gross understatement. Reading is both passion and addiction. I read a lot as a child and I’ve read a lot of books. I began with fiction, but gradually moved more toward non-fiction – philosophy, psychology, history, economics, and social freedom. At some point, I...