Productivity

“Where can I start?

The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play by Neil Fiore

January 7, 2023 by Halbs 1 Comment

A couple of year ago I had a (very) full-time job, graduate classes, young kids, etc. It was a lot. And for some reason I wasn’t able to get stuff done anymore. It wasn’t that I didn’t have time; it was that I just couldn’t bring myself to do certain tasks. I think it was mainly because they weren’t clearly defined or they were too large. Someone in my grad school cohort recommended The Now Habit. It sounds hyperbolic to say that this book changed […]

It’s about being there for your team

Just Show Up: And Other Enduring Values from Baseball's Iron Man by Cal Ripkin, Jr.

March 21, 2022 by Halbs Leave a Comment

When I was a kid, I loved baseball. I played it, I collected cards, I watched the games on tv and at the Astrodome, I read about it in magazines, I prepped my glove like it was Excalibur. You name it. The early 90s MLB strike ruined the game for me and I haven’t really been back. However, even as an outsider, I was aware of Cal Ripken, Jr.’s amazing streak of playing in over 2,600 games. Can you imagine doing anything 2,600 times in a row? I […]

Help if your desk is a mess and you find yourself pacing and laughing.

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen

July 6, 2020 by Halbs Leave a Comment

I’ve tried to stay as ultralight as possible when it comes to managing my work life and things like to-do lists. Work isn’t what I’m on earth for and I don’t want to give it more attention than it needs! The basecamp guys’ books on work (Remote and Rework for example) have been helpful to me in figuring out how to prioritize things and not worry if the 78 things to do aren’t done in a single day. I also enjoyed Cal Newport’s Deep Work. […]

Get Your Notebook Out for This One

High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard

April 11, 2020 by randirock Leave a Comment

I’d had this book on my shelf for quite some time before I dove in, and I can’t believe I waited so long! High Performance Habits truly lives up to the title as it provides practical lessons to take your productivity to the next level. In order to squeeze every ounce of knowledge from this book, be prepared to set time aside to complete the activities. It is worth it. “Be more intentional about who you want to become. Have vision beyond your current circumstances. Imagine […]

A Graceful Exit from the Treadmill

November 13, 2018 by Halbs 1 Comment

In my professional life, I have been pulled strongly in two directions. One on hand, I’m like a running back. I’m a go-getter. I love to put my head down, get my legs pumping, and run until we win or I puke. Or both. A team player. Leave it on the field. Etc. That’s translated into a law degree, 80-hour workweeks, and everything else you’d expect. On the other hand, I’m also a hippie by nature. I enjoy nature walks, yoga, meditation, poetry, and falling […]

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