This is one of many such expressions inviting us to maintain a balanced view of a situation. So, on the basis of my profound belief that our journey through life is as much about remembering as it is about learning new, I shall bring the phrase back into your focus.
Have You Got It? Urgentia – Addiction to Urgent
The Urgent vs Important matrix is a trusty and well-used maxim of almost every time-management lesson or programme. I’m sure you know it and can recite the points it seeks to make. It is simply obvious, isn’t it?
Important? You Decide
As if to remind me of the strength needed to remain focused on what I know (deep down) is important, an interesting thing has just occurred for me.
I have just received an email from a site to which I have been subscribed for a few years, stating the importance and urgency of their latest email.
It [...]
3 Simple Steps to Somewhere
It will sound obvious and you will agree, intellectually at least, but getting somewhere is simply about three things: 1. Deciding where you want to go, 2. Realising where you are now and 3. Setting off
Inspiration from Alice
In the height of the turbulent times we currently experiencing I’m noticing that many people, senior leaders and teams have lost the habit of setting direction. Not ‘get things done’ direction, but an exciting, meaningful place where success is easy, there’s more enjoyment and, dare I suggest, life is good!
The chaotic noise of urgency has [...]
Simplify Your Overwhelm
Most of the people I coach, me included, at some time experience overwhelm. Do you?
Boost Your Energy
Much of my work with individuals and teams over the last 10 years has had me working with behavioural and attitude assessments, helping my clients understand how they, and those around them, are wired. Knowing self is the only place to begin…
Should a coach talk about himself or herself?
In conversation with Jason (the Mr Bootle who creates all this web stuff for me) it came up again that it takes some effort to get me to talk about me.
As a coach I have become adept at skipping quickly through my story and getting into the client’s world. This in itself has meant the [...]
Moving On
As you make your way through life and encounter tough times, difficult choices, elders may often remind you that ‘things are sent to try us’. In many ways they were masterful at carrying these trials and suffering with them, for years, even for lifetimes. But we are in different times now, exploring and expanding your potential is your right and your journey.
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