You and I could enjoy lasting relief from the overwhelming guilt and frustration of our todo lists. That's right, it is possible to achieve freedom from the tyranny of The List. You control The List. Never let it control you. Easier said than done, right? Today's advice is the most difficult for … [Read more...] about Repeat After Me: NO
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Who Would Have Believed It?
I recommend The Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution by Ji-li Jiang. … [Read more...] about Who Would Have Believed It?
Just Quit (and Get More Done)
I'm still walking toward the promised land of freedom from slavery to The List. Last week I told you my strategy to just do the quick things right away to keep them from even getting on that nasty list in the first place. But still, The List grows! And then there is only one thing to do: Be a … [Read more...] about Just Quit (and Get More Done)
Just Do It
One of the worst parts of The List is how fast it grows. Mine can grow like a nightmare. A couple months ago I read somewhere (can't remember where! I didn't put it on The List!) a rather obvious tip that changed my perspective on The List. If it takes less than five minutes, do it now. I know. … [Read more...] about Just Do It
Shorten Your Todo List Once and For All
I used to live in a mire of todos. My lists were long and laborious. My planner had five times as many tasks as appointments. I would dread getting out of bed each morning and facing The List, because The List was such a cruel task master, sucking my very life energy and leaving me powerless and … [Read more...] about Shorten Your Todo List Once and For All
Bill Nye is Right
I can't profess to write about worldview on a regular basis and not mention the debate which just garnered so much media attention and will likely be discussed for some time to come. Since we were out of the house during the live event, I declared this morning's studies focus on the event [which … [Read more...] about Bill Nye is Right
