Life with Sergeant Major Clock The clock keeps ticking and here we are in April. It’s time to take a further look at how we manage time. Last month we looked at nine myths that surround our use of time: Activity equals results; Delayed decisions improve their quality; Delegation saves time; Efficient people are most…
Life with Sergeant Major Clock We have all said or heard people say, “I don’t have the time.” Time becomes this abstract villain that robs us of time with loved ones, the enjoyment of our hobbies, the fulfillment of our dreams and the ability to achieve excellence in our work. Is “time” really the problem?…
I love dark chocolate; I love natural black licorice; I love baked salmon; and I love my wife. Oh yes, and I almost forgot: I love hockey, I love football, and I love skiing. Obviously, there is a hierarchy of value in the list that I have given. Nothing in that list comes close to…
Brain neurologists tell us that if “NO” is repeated emphatically 5-7 times, the signal sent from the anterior cingulate to the frontal lobes of the brain, greatly diminishes creativity and logic. HORRORS! Just think of all the creativity that I have inhibited. Now before we get too far down the guilt path, let’s stop and…
Thank you for making me a small part of your life. Your words of encouragement have been seeds of inspiration. Words of disagreement, opportunities for reflection and refinement. Working with a broad cross-section of nationalities, cultures and people groups in a variety of countries has given me a deep appreciation of the value that each person’s contribution makes to the mosaic of life. That brings…
Somebody said it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied That “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one Who wouldn’t say so ‘til he’d tried. So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin On his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing and he tackled…
Have you ever been to the midway and gone through the house of mirrors? I haven’t gone into a house of mirrors, but I do remember an experience that I had as an 18-year-old. I was working for my father in a hardware store and was in Calgary attending a product promotional meeting. The meeting…
There was a time when I would say “The only thing I didn’t like about school was the time between recess and lunch, lunch and recess, and recess and dismissal. I endured the classroom for the thrill of the games that filled recess and lunch breaks. As long as I could produce “B’s” on my…
Every day, thousands of antidepressants are consumed. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 5% of the world’s population suffers from depression. The causes and treatment of depression are varied. Antidepressants certainly are the mainstay for the majority of clinically depressed people. However, according to recent research there may be another way for people to…
“At 99 degrees, water is very hot. At 100 degrees, it boils. And with boiling water, comes steam. And with steam you can power a locomotive. And, it’s that ONE extra degree that makes all the difference.” -Max Anderson “Good enough” is often a statement made to condone mediocrity. It is a cover for the…