Life Of E's

Are you an “I-can-do-it-all-myself” person? Do you have some tasks, responsibilities, or projects that you have been procrastinating? I will assume that since you are still reading that the answer is yes to both. If you have a mental list of items that you are procrastinating, I first recommend that you get them out of [...]

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Eric Hoffer said, “A preoccupation with the future not only prevents us from seeing the present as it is but often prompts us to rearrange the past.” When you are deciding where to ‘live’ – in the past, in the future, in the present (or some other cosmic option you might know about) living in [...]

Tags: distractions, energy, focus, positive, stress, success

Have you ever tried to control other people?  How does that work out?  Are any of the folks around you a bit negative?  Can you change that?  Although we can’t CONTROL others, we can impinge on, have an impact on, and influence them. Knowing what is possible and what is reasonable is the crux of [...]

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  I have written articles about dealing with physical clutter and electronic clutter, both of which can cause you and your businsss significant problems. But in this article, I want to give you 5 tips for dealing with your money clutter. Do not discount the wisdom in these brief, but brilliant suggestions. Determine exactly how [...]

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Money clutter. Have you ever thought about that concept? I’m sure you’ve thought about – and maybe dealt with – your physical clutter because you know that it can take a tremendous toll on your productivity. But what about money clutter? Any possibility that you need to deal with this, too? Let’s explore a few [...]

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Let’s think about the orange cones of language. As verbal beings, language is a key element in the way that we communicate with one another and even with ourselves. We think in words and we speak, write, and telegraph (do people even do that anymore?) in words or representations of words. And, words are labels [...]

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  If you feel overwhelmed and overloaded – and you aren’t happily making progress through your most important projects, tasks, and commitments, it’s time to make changes. Big ones. Here’s what I recommend: Eliminate at least 20% of what is currently noted in your planner, including both the calendared events (appointments and so forth) and [...]

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This is one of those times that it will be worth printing and posting these ideas so that you have the questions as ready reminders: Is what I am doing right now the best use of my time? If you are in business, then you better make sure this is a question you are asking [...]

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What happens when your calendar is just crammed? Should you quit using a calendar? Should you just pitch the calendar? No, of course not. You have to figure out how to make more room so you can get your projects done. The way that you make more room is by eliminating part of what is [...]

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With her great outlook on life, Darla Arni can always be relied on to deliver a great read. I’d like to share one of her latest observations and hope you enjoy her wisdom and insight as much as I do: It’s A Cow Yesterday was an absolutely beautiful fall day here in Missouri. In fact [...]

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