Do Less to Get More Done
The more I write about productivity the more I realize that good time management isn’t about rushing around trying to get everything done.
When it comes to productivity, less is more.
Disorganization is often a result of misguided attempts at efficiency. Meaning, trying to cram as much into a day as possible instead of being strategic about what you can get done with the time and resources you have.
I value quality not quantity and for me the best approach is to do less and do it better. But how does that actually work? Read more
Coming soon: Listful Thinking Audio Book
I have some exciting news to share with you. I just recorded the audiobook version of Listful Thinking. I love listening to audiobooks, I find it to be so much more time effective. So it seems only natural that Listful Thinking would work in audio form.
However, actually reading my book out loud did lead me to think about some of the things that work on printed paper, but don’t really translate to the audio format.
For example when I talk about visiting Paris in my book, I mention some restaurants and what street they’re on. Now while I do love France, I know that my French isn’t particularly good. Read more
List For Writing A Book
Since writing Listful Thinking I’ve spoken at several public events and book signings about my writing process. It’s come up at pretty much every event. I suppose it’s because “write a book” is on so many people’s bucket lists. People always want to hear my checklist for writing my book.
Well, first of all, you can’t just stick “write book” on your to-do lists along with “buy milk” and “pick up laundry.” That’s a sure way to know your off to a bad start. That’s because “write book” is way too big a feat for just one task on a to-do list.
But imagine you’ve set some time aside in your day and you’re determined to finally get your idea onto paper.
Now what?
Writing a book, like raising a child, is a case by case basis thing. What works for me might not work for you so feel free to adapt these tips based on what works for you. Read more