A few years ago, I felt like I was falling behind in every direction. Work was hectic, my energy was low, and I kept telling myself I’d feel better if I just moved more. So, I made a plan: fifteen minutes of morning workouts. Nothing ambitious, just something to anchor the day. I downloaded a […]
Words Into Works #145 | The Time Compass
Last Wednesday, I checked off every single task on my to-do list—17 items, perfectly slotted into calendar blocks. As someone who practices and teaches the Getting Things Done (GTD) method with Notion, I pride myself on having a system that keeps my days structured and productive. Meetings were brief, emails succinct. On paper, it looked […]
Words Into Works #144 | The Empty Boat Principle
Have you ever sat gripping the steering wheel, quietly fuming, mentally rehearsing exactly what you’d say to the driver who just cut you off? I certainly have. Just yesterday, someone swerved suddenly into my lane, and instantly, I felt targeted as if they’d done it intentionally to provoke me. Or perhaps you’ve had a similar […]
Words Into Works #143 | Pre-Mortem Thinking
You’ve poured weeks into preparing a pivotal presentation. You’ve rehearsed meticulously, envisioned applause, anticipated success. But what if the smartest move isn’t visualizing victory at all? What if, paradoxically, your greatest advantage lies in picturing disaster before it unfolds? In her book Thinking in Bets, Annie Duke—a former professional poker champion who built her career […]
Words Into Works #142 | Identity Capital
Five years after graduating college, Emma felt like she’d checked all the boxes. She’d taken jobs that paid well, offered stability, and promised clear next steps. But despite the outward success, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing. Meanwhile, her classmate, Marcus, whose early career was dotted with unconventional moves—an internship abroad, a […]
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