The short answer is yes 😀 Don’t try to control everything around you. Work on controlling your reaction to everything that happens around you. In the « 7 Habits of Highly Effective People », Mr. Covey writes about the concept of "Circle of Concern" and "Circle of Influence". “Proactive … [Read more...] about Could I remain productive with everything that happens around me?
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2020, A year in reading. My 5 books to implement new ideas in real life.
In 2016, I set a target to read 25 books in a year. I did it. It was a good goal at that time, as it forced me to read more for a period. Since then, I don't do it anymore. As Naval said, "Number of books is a vanity metric." But reviewing the books that have impacted me in 2020, I did a … [Read more...] about 2020, A year in reading. My 5 books to implement new ideas in real life.
Consistency always beats intensity, but sometimes it’s worth mixing them.
Consistency always beats intensity, but sometimes it's worth mixing them.I believe that consistency is a must to progress. It's more efficient to do 30 minutes every day for a long period than 2 hours for a few weeks.I experimented this during many stages of my life. Learning a language, staying in … [Read more...] about Consistency always beats intensity, but sometimes it’s worth mixing them.
How To Learn A New Language With A Full Time Job?
I picked up my son at a birthday party last week. What a pleasure to be able to speak in German with the parents. Habits pay off. After 30 minutes every day for almost one year next to my full-time job, I can handle a simple conversation in a new language. Having learned three languages as an … [Read more...] about How To Learn A New Language With A Full Time Job?
The one thing that makes or kills your day.
If you have been in business for a while, you have already learned to play it safe with your boss, your monthly review, your board.Usually, it comes to this adage" under commit and over-deliver." It's inevitably linked to the fact that nobody likes bad surprises. You included! Your ability to … [Read more...] about The one thing that makes or kills your day.
