At one of my recent speaking engagements on time-saving strategies, I found myself (ironically) spending WAY too much time offering every possible tip, technique, strategy, and system known to man, when an audience member thankfully interrupted me with a question that cut to the chase: “Chris, what are the top 5 strategies YOU employ on a regular basis […]
It’s the beginning of the month and some awesome new opportunities have fallen into your lap! The tasks at hand seem absolutely doable, and you’re feeling motivated and optimistic and inspired! Just as you’re winding up to dig in, an unexpected steaming pile of crises gets dumped onto your plate by your biggest client creating days of […]
I had a speaking engagement a few days ago, and the topic was: “How to shave 5 hours off your work week.” My talk was part of an interactive workshop that covered items such as making effective to-do lists, and conquering time-sucking email. After my talk, one of the participants asked me a thought provoking question, “After […]
It’s the first thing in the morning and you’re still waking up and collecting your thoughts for the day. You’re contemplating all the things you want to tackle at work. You’ve even taken time to write out a to-do list for yourself. Now you feel like your day is organized and you know exactly what […]
According to a recent survey, 66% of adult Americans claim they don’t have enough time. It’s a staggering statistic when you stop to think about it. Are you among the majority of folks who are feeling overwhelmed or rushed to get it all done? Here are 10 quick fixes to help you get through your […]
How many new systems, protocols, rollouts, or even workouts are slated to begin the first of the year? Sounds like a great idea, right? There are so many rational explanations for this type of thinking, such as: Start the year off on the right foot! Let’s just wait until the first of the year when there won’t be as […]
Have you ever put something off, only to find it looming over your head like a dark cloud? Maybe it’s a business you want to start, the sales calls you need to make, or a book you want to write, or an exercise program you’ve been meaning to start. When the thought of it drifts […]
In four days, I will compete in my third Ironman. I will be humbled. I will be challenged. And I will struggle. That is all part of the journey. But that is why I do this. Most people don’t understand why someone would willingly choose to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 […]
I was recently reading a section in Success Magazine that featured a piece on what successful people do in the first hours of the day. There were some great tips that included meditation and waking up at the crack of dawn and jotting down your most creative ideas while sitting in a beautiful study or […]
Ok, I admit it. I still suffer from Shiny Object Disease. I am distracted by anything remotely interesting. For over 40 years I’ve had challenges with focusing, sitting still, reading comprehension, keeping a thought in my head… And oh—did I mention focusing? I have been called the “ADHD Poster Child” most of my life. I’ve […]
