One of my great challenges in life has always been focus and productivity. I have always had grand illusions of grand accomplishments – deep, persuasive or important articles or books that stirred people to be better than they were before reading what I wrote. I’m sure that there is at least a spoonful of pride…
Tag: productivity
It’s Saturday. Start something
…and so is a plan without goals. Both are necessary ingredients. Basic steps to making change: Determine what needs to be changed (and how badly you want it changed–this is a great place for prayer!). Develop a plan of action. Set reasonable, measureable goals. Count the cost (what do you have to add/subtract in your…
7 Tips for Reading Better, Faster and Smarter
I have to read a lot for my job. As a pastor, my responsibility is not to know everything, but to know as much as I can and then know where to find what I don’t know (which is plenty!). That’s a big responsibility when you are regularly asked questions on every minutia of theology…
Making Time: Learning to Invest This Precious Gift From God
TIME has been on my mind a lot lately. As I near the end of another year, I’m analyzing what has gone well and what hasn’t gone quite as well (notice the gracious way in which I didn’t say those things bombed?) One thing that I haven’t done so well on is managing time. I…
Do The Big Rocks First: Some Great Time-Management Advice
I saw this on Michael Hyatt’s blog and wanted to share it with you. The video is a little dated and it’s a simple concept, but one I too often miss. It’s a great illustration of how important prioritizing life is and (along with checking out Michael’s blog) is well worth your time.
Not a morning person? I’ve never quite been able to decide if I am or not. I love mornings, but sometimes I have a tough time claiming the time for productivity. Besides the fact that it’s the quietest time of day, it’s also usually the time when my mind is the most rested and focused….