Focus
Know what you want, and take action to get it.
19 Aug 2026
The art of finer distinctions
Who we are changes what we do. What we do changes who we are. Chicken. Egg. Chicken.
30 Jan 2026
WTF do you want? Desire is suspicious; productivity a scam.
First Friday Flurry of 2026 goes hard.
7 May 2025
The Four Commandments of Priorities
Thou 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 Jan 2025
So nothing right now
Feeling overwhelmed by clutter, commitments, and chaos?
26 Sep 2024
10 ways to take control of your life
You can take charge of your life by tackling these ten things.
18 Sep 2024
The consequences of your commitment
Unless 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 Aug 2024
How to deal with all that pesky sh*t in your life
Many trivial tasks are holding you back from achieving your true potential. Give them the Four D treatment and watch your life change,
21 Apr 2024
Time 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 Nov 2023
How to get on top of your stupidly long list
Learn a handy 7-step system to beating overwhelm and focus your time and energy - free video and workbook.
12 Oct 2023
Pay yourself first: a no-bullshit sequencing guide to your days and life
You'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 Apr 2023
7 steps to focus your time and energy - free resource
A handy 7-step system to beat overwhelm - and a workbook to support your process!
10 Nov 2022
Don't be afraid to narrow down
The planning paradox - the more specific you are, the more your opportunities expand.
16 Sep 2020
How to tame talkfests: focus prompts for frustrated facilitators
Four quick questions for facilitators to tame talkfests and drive focus in important conversations.
15 Jul 2020
First things first: be careful of second-rate priorities
There’s plenty of stuff we can focus on. But unless we’re clear on our most important priorities, it won’t happen.
3 Jun 2020
Nothing important happens by accident
Nothing important happens by accident. If something that matters to you, put your money, time and energy where your mouth is.
27 May 2020
The invisible list
So 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 2020
How to spend your Sunday
When decision fatigue hits, it’s time to get smart about how we use our mental energy.
27 Feb 2019
You have plenty of time - it's space you need
You've already lost 8 hours, one more won't help. Try making space instead.
15 Feb 2019
You can do anything, but not everything
Setting focused priorities is hard work. Here are three useful tips.
3 Jan 2019
New Years Resolution Hack: Aim for habits
Focus on a single issue or behaviour to create better habits faster.