• Roles, The Many Hats We Wear

    In our lives we have many roles to fill.  Roles are like the hats we put on in different parts of our lives.  Each role has attachments to different people.  Think of our roles as different hats we put on.  These roles come in many forms.  Some of our roles...


  • Creating a Personal Vision Statement

    Not many productivity systems encourage writing vision statements.  Many top down systems speak of connecting with who you are; finding your spiritual center, your values, and relationships which are important.  These are the pieces of the mission statement.  When you work on your vision statement you are extending yourself into...


  • Mission Statement:Why Write a Personal Mission Statement

    In many top down planning methods crafting a mission statement is part of the process of personal development.  Some people question the time it takes to develop a personal mission statement.  If all you see are examples of company mission statements with their language which is dated and sometimes clichéd...


  • The Maligned To-Do List

    Whether you call it a To-Do, Task, or Next Action List they are all basically the same. Its the stuff you want to get done. The basic to-do list has suffered at the hands of people who do not understand its power. In its simplest form it is just a...


  • Why I create my own Productivity Systems

    Customization A custom system allows me to make changes, adding or removing as I need to. I like trying new things as additions to my systems. Papers, cards, pens. Early last year I even tried a system based around an iPad. System Failure When I have job changes, or major...