I think of myself as something of a connoisseur of procrastination, creative and dogged in my approach to not getting things done. Susan Orlean 1955 – Many people today engage in what I call “pseudo-productive procrastination” — usually without even realizing it. While this behavior might convey some short-term benefits, it can ultimately damage productivity and severely hinder you from reaching your long-term goals. What is pseudo-productive procrastination? Quite simply, it’s performing low-value or unnecessary tasks in order to delay working on a more valuable project. It manifests in many ways: checking email every few minutes; doing more research than necessary; over-organizing electronic files …
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What is a cynic? A man who knows the cost of everything and the value of nothing. Oscar Wilde 1854 – 1900 A few months ago, I was working with a client who wanted to improve his sales volume and net income by a substantial margin. After a few sessions with the client, it became clear that he didn’t have the knowledge to achieve his goals, so I suggested some workshops and seminars that could provide the missing information. I left him the details to review, directed him to some web sites and said we would discuss his options next time. …
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Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual. Viktor Frankl 1905 – 1997 Recently, a young doctoral student from Pakistan wrote me asking for suggestions she might use to change her attitude. She was angry and depressed because she believed the university she attended was little more than a diploma mill: more concerned with making money than with educating students. She provided a long list of improper and unjust practices employed by the university. I have no way of knowing if her …
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