Hi friend! As you may know, I’ve offered a day-to-day desk calendar with quotes for the past few years and will soon offer my fourth. I’m currently working on the 2026 calendar, and, as I did last year, I’d love to include some quotes from the community. If you’d like to submit a quote (or
Month: May 2024
In the age of social media, thought-provoking questions can spark intense debates and emotional responses. Amanda Sharp is a hobbyist women’s rights activist, and frequently uses TikTok to post her unique takes on the troubles women face in modern society. Recently, Sharp posted a video on TikTok and found herself at the center of a
“If you don’t give your mind and body a break, you’ll break. Stop pushing yourself through pain and exhaustion and take care of your needs.” ~Lori Deschene When I collapsed that evening while fishing, I was fortunate not to land head-first into the water. It was April 2018, a few weeks before my fiftieth birthday,
Plan in-person meetings. Decide on consistent team members. Avoid having too many people on any one team. When it comes to team success, you’ve probably heard these tried-and-true recommendations. But that conventional wisdom is wrong—or at least outdated. New research from i4cp research analysts Rob Cross (who wrote the HBR cover story Collaborative Overload) and
“Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging.” ~Brené Brown I was walking to my office one day when one of my colleagues gave me a compliment about what I was wearing. I was a little surprised and, without thinking, said something disparaging about
Anyone who owns a car knows that feeling of dread when you discover a slip of paper tucked under your windshield wiper. Getting a parking ticket is an annoyance at best. At worst? It’s an unexpected expense you can’t afford. But lucky for one New York driver, when a police officer was seconds away from
“You may not be able to control every situation and its outcome, but you can control how you deal with it.” ~Unknown Life is often crazy and rushed. Sometimes it’s difficult to feel a sense of control. It can be utterly chaotic and leave us feeling lost. This is exactly where I was two years
On this episode, Cal Newport hops back on the show to talk about his great new book, Slow Productivity. It’s a great, fascinating new book (and interview!), both full of actionable insights on how to slow down in order to become more productive. Topics covered include: How “slow productivity” came into being; The three ingredients
Hyper-independent strong women often exhibit certain traits and behaviors in their lives and relationships. While independence can be a powerful asset in one’s life, there are times it can also be more maladaptive than self-protective. In certain contexts, your hyper-independence can be channeled powerfully so long as it is also balanced with safe social networks
How Bad Do You Want It (Official Lyrics) Fearless Motivation, Pendo46, R Reed Listen to the song “HOW BAD DO YOU WANT IT” now, on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon or YouTube Music How Bad Do You Want It – Official Lyric Video – Fearless Motivation – WATCH:[embedded content] They try to make you smaller,
“You are not your feelings. You just experience them. Anger, sadness, hate, depression, fear. This is the rain you walk in. But you don’t become the rain. You know the rain will pass. You walk on. And you remember the soft glow of the sun that will come again.” ~Matt Haig I have been anxious
Two months ago, 7-year-old Emouree Johnson woke up to the “worst news of her life.” Tragically, her single mother, Karli, had died unexpectedly at the age of 29. Without insurance, the loss was not only emotionally devastating but also financially straining for the family. Barely able to cover funeral costs, the family couldn’t afford to
The end of a relationship is rarely easy, especially when you’re not the one doing the ending. When college student Fallon Thompson recently “got dumped” she was understandably heartbroken. But lucky for her, there IS one person she can always depend on…her dad. And he was right there to pick up the pieces of her
“The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode, but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.” ~Audrey Hepburn I was home for the summer on
If you’re a fellow or aspiring writer, today’s post is for you! The people behind the Writer’s Room have organized a pretty amazing retreat that you won’t want to miss. Writers Rising 2024 , running from October 25th through 27th, is sure to be an unforgettable experience that will ignite your creativity, nourish your spirit,
Ah, Microsoft. What do you think of first when you hear that name? Word? Powerpoint? Bill Gates? Well, let us make the case for why your first thought ought to be ‘productivity’. Many of us knowledge workers have been using Microsoft for so long that all of the new applications and features added to the
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