Think about a compass and a clock two very important tools, but two very different instruments. A compass provides a sense of direction, purpose, vision, perspective, and balance. A clock measures duration and the expenditure of time. A compass determines effectiveness-doing the right tasks. A clock determines efficiency-how long it takes to accomplish a task.…
Have you heard about the “48 Hour Challenge?” The headlines stirred memories of a similar challenge that was popular when my wife and I were teenagers. That challenge involved fasting for a couple of days and donating the money saved toward famine relief in a particular country. However, as I read the article, I soon…
Be present in all things and thankful for all things.” – Maya Angelou A few years ago, when we were still living in the Okanagan, I rented a car in Calgary. I was given a special perk — a Mustang convertible. Our grandsons would have been envious. I got out on the #2 and before…
Life with Sergeant Major Clock The plan? Conclude our series with an outline of the essential steps in planning. As someone has said, “If we fail to plan, we plan to fail.” First, let me highlight the essence of the last article. 1) We trade time for the things we value most. There are three time filters…
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?…