It happens to all of us at some point. Things are going well at work, everything is great at home, relationships are happy and healthy, kids are cleaning their rooms, and there aren’t any major issues in our personal lives. And yet… you feel ‘stuck’. You feel like your personal growth is at a standstill. […]
I’m a huge consumer of information. I love reading, education, articles, conferences, and chats with various leaders/peers… you name it. My team used to joke about how I would come back from a conference with a “shiny object” mentality and try to implement something new and cool, like yesterday. When I decided it was time […]
I am kind of a nerd (shocking I know), but I really love the end of the year. Yes, I love the holidays and tasty food, but I have really enjoyed the annual planning process. I do one with my company StringCan Interactive and another with my family. My family, my team, and I invest […]
Entrepreneurs go on vacation too, although likely not as often as we should. It’s pretty common for people to use an upcoming break as the light at the end of the tunnel to get through another work week. In fact, people are more productive before a vacation. Some, definitely often for myself, even say the […]
Recent studies have revealed a considerable body of evidence supporting the idea that a constant workflow detracts from productivity. As a result, taking breaks more often may actually increase a worker’s output. Basically, break up your day and get more done. Expending and Regaining Energy Tony Schwartz is the founder of the Energy Project. […]