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How to stay productive in times of distress.

While getting my inbox to zero, I noticed a pattern in the messages I failed to reply to. Most were dated around seasons of emotional distress. The pressures of life had drained my capacity to respond to even the simplest… Continue Reading →

Achievement Unlocked: Zero Inbox…and You Can Too!

I recently reached my long desired goal of an empty inbox. That’s right, I went from over 2,000 messages to this: Why thank you Gmail Sunshine Face, I think I will enjoy my day! 🙂 It wasn’t easy, but it was… Continue Reading →

Jeff Bezos’ Biggest Fear and Other Thoughts on the NYT’s Amazon Expose

Several people asked for my thoughts on the recent New York Times’ expose of Amazon Inside Amazon: Wrestling Big Ideas in a Bruising Workplace as well as Jeff Bezos’ response: Jeff Bezos has responded to a report slamming Amazon’s working conditions. Some brief background… Continue Reading →

3 Steps for Getting Things Done

I recently found these steps to be very practical however obvious they may seem at a glance. They are especially helpful when I feel stuck. #1 Trust God Completely Distractions are the enemy of productivity. But why do we accept distractions? Why… Continue Reading →

Link: Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe

This TED talk explains my thoughts on leadership well: [ted id=1998]
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. (Psalm 89:14)
Righteousness is a beautiful thing. Using power to love others is foundational to leadership.

This TED talk explains my thoughts on leadership well: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. (Psalm 89:14) Righteousness is a beautiful thing. Using power to love others is foundational to leadership.

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