A while back, I read a story about a professional who was offered a chance to collaborate on an exciting project. It could have been life-changing. But he hesitated—paralyzed by the fear of making the wrong choice. The opportunity was gone by the time he decided. It’s a familiar story, isn’t it? We treat every […]
Words Into Works #130 | The Reversal Test
Imagine you’re leading a project, and your team proposes a significant change. As you listen, you feel a sense of discomfort—something about the idea doesn’t sit right. The reasons for your hesitation might not be clear, but they persist. Should you trust your gut, or are you potentially falling into the trap of status quo […]
Words Into Works #129 | The Opportunity Portfolio
Last month, a friend of mine turned down a $50,000 consulting project because his calendar was completely booked. Two weeks later, a $250,000 opportunity emerged—but he couldn’t take that either. He had optimized himself into a corner. This scenario illustrates one of the most powerful ideas from Morgan Housel’s The Psychology of Money: The Opportunity […]
Words Into Works #128 | Temptation Bundling
Imagine you have a workout bike gathering dust in your living room. You know using it would be good for you, but you can’t seem to make yourself hop on and start pedaling. One day, you get a brilliant idea: you’ll only let yourself binge that addictive new Netflix show while you’re spinning away on […]
Words Into Works #127 | The Ivy Lee Method
Imagine it’s 1918. You’re an executive at the Bethlehem Steel Company in Pennsylvania, one of the largest steel manufacturers in the world. Despite the company’s success, you and your colleagues need help managing your time effectively. Enter Ivy Lee, a productivity consultant with a revolutionary idea. His method was so simple yet powerful that it […]
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