The activity spreadsheet, and protecting time to work
If you read a lot of productivity literature, you may have noticed that the topic of trimming work hours comes up a lot. The assumption …Read More
Category Archives: Time Management
Every yes is a no, every no is a yes
If you think about how you spend your hours, much is determined by commitments you have taken on over the years. Sometimes the moment of …Read More
Podcast: Manoush Zomorodi on tech, parenting, and a changing world
Sarah and I both read Manoush Zomorodi's Bored and Brilliant book last year and discussed it on the podcast. So it seemed like a great …Read More
The balance between plans and spontaneity
When it comes to time, people talk themselves into plenty of false choices. If you read this blog, you're likely familiar with several: work full-time …Read More
Podcast: On mom guilt
If you read much literature on women, work and life -- and I confess that I do -- the topic of guilt comes up a …Read More
Books read in June 2018, plus Friday miscellany
This is a combo post, mostly because I didn't read a whole lot of books in June. The books I read were good, I just …Read More
The CEO life: More balanced than you might think
When you think of the job of CEO of a public company, the assumption is that it is all-consuming. Perhaps most people don't log 100-hour …Read More
What would happen if you let it go?
Certain activities must be done. You need to feed yourself and anyone who is physically dependent on you. The consequences of other choices -- say, …Read More
Time flies…or does it?
My 11-year-old is on his big 5th grade end-of-year trip today. He packed his bag, and got up bright and early, excited to visit a …Read More
Podcast: The stay-at-home dad model – would it work for your family?
My podcast co-host Sarah and I both care deeply about our careers. We both earn a good living, but neither of us is the primary …Read More