WITH INTENTION BLOG
I refuse to use the word “busy” because in this day and age we are all in the same boat. This year has been an enlightening one for me so far. Truthfully, I decided a couple months ago to take a step back from the constant search to improve. I found myself constantly reading books on getting bette...
You know those annoying emails you get for the upcoming sale at Target or the new concert coming up at your local venue. Well, it’s time to re-evaluate those. I’ve always simply deleted these and, recently, I finally came to the realization that I’ve probably spent more time sifting through and dele...
When was the last time you’ve written a thank you card or letter to someone? Probably a while for most. We live in an electronic world these days which, of course, is a great thing and makes us very efficient when communicating. That being said, don’t underestimate the power of a hand-written note t...
I just put up a new poll. I’m curious to know how often you review your goals. After all, your goals are what should be driving what you do on a daily basis. I review mine once a week. I keep weekly, monthly, 3 month, and yearly goals. I find this keeps me in line and focused on what I’m trying to a...
When the founder of Southwest Airlines was asked the secret to his company’s success, he simply said the following:
“You have to treat your employees like customers.”
Anyone in a customer-facing job aspires to some level of service. The best at what they do aspire to first class customer service. ...
Listening could be the most important habit to cultivate. We’ve all heard about Pareto’s law and the 80/20 rule. Maybe that’s a bit extreme to think you should listen 80% of the time and talk 20% of the time, but it’s not a bad aspiration. If you fall short and you listen 60% and talk 40%, you’re st...
The two most important things to know when accomplishing any task is what the successful outcome is and what the very next step is. In GTD terms this is the “desired outcome,” or “project,” and the “next action.” Stephen Covey says you need to “begin with the end in mind.” If you don’t know where yo...
Are you a perfectionist? I would say the majority of high achievers are, at least most of the time. We all want to do great work. We all strive to be great at what we do. Although an admirable quality, being great doesn’t mean being perfect. Whether it’s drafting an email, doing a presentation, havi...
First off, I hope everyone is well and not too buried under snow. I’m in Columbus, OH, and I feel like it snowed for about 36 hrs straight. I now know why people buy snow-blowers. Me, well I go with the good old-fashioned shovel, at least for now. As I was shoveling the 12 inches or so off my drivew...
It’s funny how you forget what it’s like to have an invigorating workout. I recently joined a gym that specializes in CrossFit, which is a functional based training method. It focuses on full body movements and a more competitive routine. Lots of challenges for times and reps. I’ve been going to a n...
For those who like to read, here are some tips reading non-fiction:
1 – Finishing the book is not the goal – Just b/c you started reading a book doesn’t mean you have to finish it. If you’re not into it, there’s no reason you should continue reading. The goal is to learn.
2 – Take Notes in the book ...
If you had a chance to watch the NFL playoffs this weekend, you saw some interesting results. All four games ended up much different than expected and the Jets/Bengals game was no exception. I was watching the pre-game on Saturday and the NFL Network interviewed Jets coach, Rex Ryan, before the game...
