Simple concept. I think we actually know what is most important… we just forget quickly and regularly. The moment something becomes visible—goals, metrics, progress, behavior, scores—it invites attention, reflection, and response. Visibility reminds us regularly if what we are doing is working. In sports there is a scoreboard and no doubt about who is winning … Read more
“Most people I know have problems with Internet addiction” Paul Graham, writing in 2010. Paul Graham wrote an essay on “Addiction” back in 2010. It is even more relevant today, 14 years later. “Progress” Everything that is good… has been developed by humans and technology to get steadily better… at capturing and holding our attention. … Read more
Welcome to 2022. A couple of weeks back I shared something that my father said to me over and over again when I was young. “It might be their fault, but its your problem”. His point was always to take responsibility for what you yourself can actually control in any situation. Robbie van Persie shared … Read more
Whats the most important human capability for the next thirty years? The Ability to Pay Attention To hold your attention on what you decide is important. to stay focused as it becomes boring… and to stick with something through boredom to the insights that only emerge on the other side of boredom. Today I am … Read more
I first met Dandapani at an Entrepreneurs Organisation event in Istanbul in 2012, I have since met him in Boston and then helped bring him to Barcelona to spend a day with our Entrepreneurs’ Organisation chapter. Dandapani teaches some simple but highly important lessons about awareness and our mind, and how to be intentional about … Read more
Addition More, more, more… more projects, more goals, more connections… is the path to overwhelm. Subtraction Less, less, less… less projects, less goals, less connections… is the path to focus and renewal and energy. I heard Mathew McConnachy in an interview yesterday. He said that back 10 years ago he was a movie actor, he … Read more
In the most recent edition of James Clear’s weekly newsletter, he shared this gem on improving your quality of life. Be “Selectively Ignorant” Ignore topics that drain your attention. Unfollow people that drain your energy. Abandon projects that drain your time. Do not keep up with it all. The more selectively ignorant you become, the … Read more
I was in Boston to teach on the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation EMP (Entrepreneurial Masters Program) this week. MIT Endicott House is one of the most beautiful locations for leadership retreats and programs. I brought my drone to capture the scenery around the main buildings. You’ll see the drone shots right at the beginning of the video … Read more
This video is about a strategy for focussing your life’s energy and resources into fewer but more strategic projects. (I tell a story that I have never told in class). How do you ensure that you are dedicating your efforts to what is really important in life, and not diluting your efforts, resources amongst hundreds … Read more
First understand the do-or-die importance of focus. “If you don’t learn to focus, you will have a shallow and unrewarding life without any meaningful achievements.” Derek Sivers That is worth repeating. “A shallow and unrewarding life.” That’s bad. You Need to Learn to Focus So make it a priority. Yes it’s hard. The world is … Read more