Candor
A Completionist’s Guide to Not Completing: The Struggle to Say “No”
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I’m a completionist—when I’ve set my mind to complete a task, I do it. This may sound like a positive trait, but that’s only because you are looking at
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Yoda on Regulating Your Emotions
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As we continue Star Wars Week, I am making every effort possible to contain my excitement for this weekend’s extravaganza. Like the Jedi Master I yearn
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Commitment
Jason Segal on Breaking Ambitious (but Destructive) Cycles
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I am wrapping up one of the most ambitious twelve-month periods that I’ve ever experienced. Besides my job, which is both emotionally fulfilling and time
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Know Why Amy Schumer is So Successful?
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Over the last few years, I’ve watched many of my friends and associates reach a pinnacle of success in their respective fields. At first, I unsuccessfully
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Adam Carolla on Blocking Out Distractions
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I recently finished a project that was a complete waste of time. Most frustrating, I knew it was a complete waste of time. I could have stopped at many
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Four Ways to Add Value Through Meetings
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I was sitting through a board meeting a few weeks ago staring at the clock when I realized that every second ticking by was an instant of time gone forever.
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Comedy
Weekender: Jonah Ray on Self-Induced Ambition
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Welcome to another edition of leadersayswhat’s the Weekender, a quick thought to start your weekend off on the right track. Why just a quick thought?
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Weekender: “Weird Al” Yankovic’s Time Management in the Pursuit of Creativity
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In the Weekender’s second week, I’d like to thank everyone for their support and interest. With all the energy you exert in the workweek, I appreciate
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Green Day on Unstructured Procrastination
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A few days ago, I cited research stating we should procrastinate by filling our time with productive items from our to-do list. Surprise, surprise.
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J. Wellington Wimpy on Structured Procrastination
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Do you remember the Popeye cartoons where his friend J. Wellington Wimpy would say, “I’ll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.” Some may feel
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