As we mentioned in a previous post, if we don’t use perks at work for our own benefit our jobs will use perks to help us work more and more to their benefit. If we are not careful perks at works can turn us into slaves without our awareness of it. Think about the perks… Read More
Designing Future Happiness
I came across a quote on Tumblr that was interesting. “Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; It is something you design for the present.” I asked myself, “have I designed my present happiness” and “am I designing my future happiness?” Looking back, I intended to be where I’m at, not specifically mind… Read More
What’s Next?
I was talking to my four-year old while driving to martial arts class. He was asking why I switched lanes. I told him that I had to look ahead and think about what I had to do next. To get to his martial arts class I had to switch lanes so we could turn. I… Read More
What’s important?
I had the opportunity to speak with our resident risk management expert today. We were discussing enterprise risk management, the tools to do so and what is necessary to manage risk. He then said something directly related to Managing the Business of You. “If you don’t know what’s important to you then what’s important to… Read More
Is Your Ego Depleted?
I was first introduced to the idea of ego depletion in Roy Baumeister’s book Willpower, Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength. Ego depletion is one of the primary factors affection our willpower. Our willpower and self-control draw on a limited pool of mental resources. Our mental resources are directly related to our available energy which is… Read More
Just a Little Buffer
Let’s say you value yourself and know what you value in life. Let’s also say you have an idea of how to create the vision you have for yourself. As life unfolds, if you don’t have any buffer or contingency plan, the present situation can be pretty stressful. What is buffer and what is contingency?… Read More
Power in Purpose
There’s power in purpose, especially a purpose we give to ourselves directly affecting our lives. A great example of this is the science fiction book, The Martian by Andy Weir. I haven’t finished the book yet and thus don’t know the ending. (no spoilers here) Mark Watney through unfortunate circumstances is left on Mars by… Read More
Creating a Map for Ourselves
No matter what level of strategy or tactical activities we are planning for, it is incumbent upon us to choose the right tool for the right job. There are a myriad of tools out there to help us make goals that work. Here is where we can look around to see what tool sets are… Read More
Addressing the Critical Things
When observing and addressing the small critical things that add value and have an impact on manifesting our intent, there are a few considerations that promote an increase in effectiveness. Realizing we live with the very useful illusion of free will, including the freedom to choose during the execution of our plans at all levels… Read More
The Advantage of Now
Everything that happens can be used to our advantage. However, we have to detach ourselves from the unfolding situation, observe without judgement, and be open to how the situation relates to our objectives. These connections between the present situation and our vision are the critical things to manage. When we take care of the small… Read More
Business of You 