When you have limited time to get work done, you need to focus your effort and keep it on track. A 3-point plan helps you do that. I mean something specific by a 3-point plan. It is not just a list of three tasks. It is a prioritized, integrated list that captures your intentions for […]| Thinking Directions
Most advice on time management needs qualification. This caveat applies to the oft-heard advice to decide how long you will take for a task and then just do it in that time. This idea sounds appealing. Consider how much easier your life would be if you could simply allot one hour to clear out the closet […]| Thinking Directions
Self-critical thoughts get a bad rap. You should neither reject self-critical thoughts nor treat them as revealed truths. Instead, treat them like crazy ideas from a brainstorming session. They, too, are products of your current knowledge, values, and skill. Used constructively, they can help you achieve your most ambitious goals. This new approach to dealing […]| Thinking Directions
The Thinker's Toolkit explains the mental tools you need to solve problems faster, understand emotions, and make better decisions. These time-tested tactics come with some material support: a 4-color pen, a thinking notebook, and "mental cleanup" pads.[…]| Thinking Directions
I put together the top ten thinking tactics I teach: The Thinker's Toolkit: How to Focus Your Thoughts for Action and Other Thinking Tactics| Thinking Directions
