My last blog told you to shorten your “to do” list. And now I am suggesting that you add “nothing” to your calendar??? Originally this blog was going to be called “The Importance of Reflection, ” but I decided the new title might get your attention better. Here is what I am specifically suggesting: *Block thirty minutes of time now for doing nothing each day. I don’t mean … [Read more...] about Add “Nothing” to Your Calendar
Focus Your “To Do” List
You have way too much to do – and your “to do” list probably reflects that. Here are a few tips to provide some FOCUS to that “to do” list. First, ask yourself “What is the most important thing for me to focus on during the next three months?” Then write that in CAPS at the top of your “to do” list every day. This will help make sure that you are focusing on at least one … [Read more...] about Focus Your “To Do” List
Set New Year Goals, Not Resolutions
Happy 2015! As is my annual tradition, I will start the new year out with a reminder of my advice from an article I wrote in The Washington Post a couple of years back: Set Goals, Not Resolutions. You can check out the article at this link. And also see my full article on The Power of Goals at this link. Here are some of the high points from the article. If it’s time for … [Read more...] about Set New Year Goals, Not Resolutions
Reader Results Are In!: Good Strategy vs Great Plan
And the winner is . . . Good Strategy by 63% to 37%! This was fun and thanks to everyone for playing along. In fact, it was so fun that I am thinking of turning this into a mid-term question for my grad class on Nonprofit Strategy at Maryland. Is “Good Strategy” the “right” answer? It all depends on your reasoning. A number of people pointed out that the only way for a … [Read more...] about Reader Results Are In!: Good Strategy vs Great Plan
Quick Reader Poll: Good Strategy vs Great Plan
Which would you prefer? Imagine that the proverbial magic genie appeared at your door and offered you either a “good strategy” for your future or a “great plan.” Which would you choose? Just send me a quick email at robsheehan@aol.com to let me know. You don’t have to provide your reasoning, but if you do then I’ll provide some summaries of reader comments when I report … [Read more...] about Quick Reader Poll: Good Strategy vs Great Plan