Time management is basically about being focused. The Pareto Principle also known as the '80:20 Rule' states that 80% of efforts that are not time managed or unfocused generates only 20% of the desired output. However, 80% of the desired output can be generated using only 20% of a well time managed effort. Although the ratio '80:20' is only arbitrary, it is used to put emphasis on how much is lost or how much can be gained with time management. Some people view time management as a list of … [Read more...] about Time Management: The Key to a Better Life
Self Improvement
How to Become an Ideal Leader
When you are at work, do you get frustrated because things don't seem to be happening the way they're supposed to? You see people milling around but nothing gets accomplished. And in the daily hustle and bustle, do you feel that your goals remain just that ? goals? Then maybe it's time for you to stand up and do something about it. Most people are content just to stand around waiting for orders. It isn't unusual to adopt a follow-the-leader mentality. But maybe, somewhere inside of you, you … [Read more...] about How to Become an Ideal Leader
How To Be a Great Coach
Have you ever been a coach to a neighborhood team? I know how it feels the first time I coached a team of seven-year-old soccer kids and how much they can really test my patience, not to mention sanity as they run around kicking the ball back and forward like ants. It feels strange at first, being stared at by a bunch of kids who just assume you know what you are talking about. Sounds wrong in a sense, right? But it is vital for people to have faith in you if you are going to coach them … [Read more...] about How To Be a Great Coach
How to Quit Smoking Today
Quit smoking today? As much as I can't stand to be around smoking today, I can't believe that I ever started - I would guess that most people end up feeling that was after they quit. I look back through the years and that question in amazement, because I quit smoking for good when I was 25, after smoking for 12 years. Yep, that means like a fool I started smoking when I was 13 - why, I guess because the older kids were doing it, and I wanted to be cool like them. My dad smoked all his … [Read more...] about How to Quit Smoking Today
Using Mental Imagery
Tom Venuto, the famous bodybuilder who wrote a fantastic ebook on loss and muscle gain gave me this article on using mental imagery to post on the blog. I hope you enjoy it and visit his site to learn more. The word “visualization” or using mental imagery sometimes conjures up images of new age gurus teaching esoteric techniques for personal enlightenment and “attracting” what you want into your life. This causes many evidence-based types to scoff. However, piles of research has shown that … [Read more...] about Using Mental Imagery
I Am Not A Machine
I have had to face the fact. I am not a machine, not even close and I have to stop trying to be one. Years ago our family used to joke around about Pete Sampras. I would say "I'm not a machine, well, not like Pete Sampras". Pete Sampras of course was the best tennis player in the world and would have incredible focus, to the point where he was throwing up on court AND still won the match. You Are Not a Machine I on the other hand do not listen to my body very well at times. Do … [Read more...] about I Am Not A Machine
Making Changes Slowly
There is a certain power in making changes slowly. I run into people all the time that have made changes in their lives as well as people that talk the change game but have not made these changes. I often wonder what it is that makes the difference but rally I think it comes down to two things Fear, and procrastination through laziness. Fear of change So procrastination will have to wait :) Today I want to write about change and how to confront your fear of change by making the change slowly … [Read more...] about Making Changes Slowly
Weekly Planning
How can you spend just 20 minutes and improve your week and life at the same time? Well the best way to have a great week is to do a little pre-planning. I used to think that I was alone in the fact that I had no particular plan and that I would just go through the week bouncing from one thing to another not having any traction or plan, boy was I wrong. In fact very few people do any kind of planning but most people have probably heard that a weekly plan is a good thing. Here is what you … [Read more...] about Weekly Planning
What are you doing with today
The clock is ticking and you need to plan or time will run out. What the hell am I talking about? Well this weekend my wife went out of town with my daughter and my son and I have a guys weekend together. Not like back in the 80's though as my son is 5 years old. He is excited and having a good time with me and we have done some fun stuff. But here is the thing. My son loves video games and would burn away the day playing if he was given the chance. How many of us are like this with … [Read more...] about What are you doing with today
