Focus

19 August 2026The art of finer distinctionsWho we are changes what we do. What we do changes who we are. Chicken. Egg. Chicken. 30 January 2026WTF do you want? Desire is suspicious; productivity a scam.First Friday Flurry of 2026 goes hard. 7 May 2025The Four Commandments of PrioritiesThou shalt have as few priorities as possible. Thou shalt treat priorities as commitments, not wishes. Thou shalt rank thy priorities. Thou shalt walk the talk in tricky times. 29 January 2025So nothing right nowFeeling overwhelmed by clutter, commitments, and chaos? 26 September 202410 ways to take control of your lifeYou can take charge of your life by tackling these ten things. 18 September 2024The consequences of your commitmentUnless you're making trade-offs that channel your time, energy, attention and money into your priorities and away from competing demands, they aren't your priorities. They're hopes and wishes. 29 August 2024How to deal with all that pesky sh*t in your lifeMany trivial tasks are holding you back from achieving your true potential. Give them the Four D treatment and watch your life change, 21 April 2024Time management for consultants - (and everyone else!)Time management for consultants. Tips and tricks to optimise your schedule to get the most out of your days. 30 November 2023How to get on top of your stupidly long listLearn a handy 7-step system to beating overwhelm and focus your time and energy - free video and workbook. 12 October 2023Pay yourself first: a no-bullshit sequencing guide to your days and lifeYou're a living, breathing miracle. Your happiness, peace and enjoyment has intrinsic value. You weren't put here to work, and you don't have to suffer to earn joy. 5 April 20237 steps to focus your time and energy - free resourceA handy 7-step system to beat overwhelm - and a workbook to support your process! 10 November 2022Don't be afraid to narrow downThe planning paradox - the more specific you are, the more your opportunities expand. 16 September 2020How to tame talkfests: focus prompts for frustrated facilitatorsFour quick questions for facilitators to tame talkfests and drive focus in important conversations. 15 July 2020First things first: be careful of second-rate prioritiesThere’s plenty of stuff we can focus on. But unless we’re clear on our most important priorities, it won’t happen. 3 June 2020Nothing important happens by accidentNothing important happens by accident. If something that matters to you, put your money, time and energy where your mouth is.  27 May 2020The invisible listSo much of what we do isn't seen, isn't asked for and isn't valued. I'm calling time on the invisible list. 4 May 2020How to spend your SundayWhen decision fatigue hits, it’s time to get smart about how we use our mental energy. 27 February 2019You have plenty of time - it's space you needYou've already lost 8 hours, one more won't help. Try making space instead. 15 February 2019You can do anything, but not everythingSetting focused priorities is hard work. Here are three useful tips. 3 January 2019New Years Resolution Hack: Aim for habitsFocus on a single issue or behaviour to create better habits faster.