Remote work relies very heavily on trust and communication. I've just returned to a remote-first culture, so while there was never a need to sell the idea, there is still the ongoing need to ensure that I maintain the trust and open communication. Remember that, even in a job setting, you are in community with … Continue reading How Do I Convince My Employer To Let Me Work Remotely?
How I’m Using the 10% Rule of Side Income
The 10% Rule is a 10 year path to replacing your full-time income, starting from scratch. I came across the rule in an article by Ben LeFort , on Making of A Millionaire (Medium) You can read the entire article here: https://themakingofamillionaire.com/the-10-rule-6aab07e342c4 From the article: If every year you can replace an additional 10% of … Continue reading How I’m Using the 10% Rule of Side Income
CNPodcast: Retrospective #26
In the latest retrospective, I share some advice on dealing with praise and criticism, explore how poor communication can ruin good relationships and take on a new challenge (that’s really an old challenge).
CNPodcast #58: Mindshare – Managing Time and Attention
In this week’s episode, I explore the topic of mindshare, the things that get our time and attention. I share the ways that I’ve tried to help manage what gets my mindshare to balance my happiness and productivity. Show Notes: Episode #28: Make Time Episode #34: Workflow Mastery Episode #24: Arbitrage Episode #11: Making Constraints … Continue reading CNPodcast #58: Mindshare – Managing Time and Attention
#57: Facing Fear and Being Vulnerable
In this week’s episode, I share how I allowed fear to dominate much of my life choices. I break down the biggest fears that affected my life, what those fears cost me and what it finally took to start making different decisions. I also explore vulnerability and how facing it can make or cost you the heavyweight championship.
CNPodcast #55: Productivity Physics
In this week’s episode, I take a light-hearted approach to discussing the physics of productivity. I’ll highlight some of the more popular rules that govern us and how our awareness of them can improve our work
Retrospective #24
Dealing with uncertainty is never easy. In the latest retrospective, I deal with social distancing, changing travel plans and coping with uncertainty.
A Big Deal (For Who?)
“Being a calming voice in a sea of panic is one thing. Being reductive and dismissive is another.”
CN Podcast: Retrospective #23
In the latest retrospective, I share my latest experience with equipment failures abroad and how rewards/punishment have been affecting my weekly commitments. Whats a bigger motivation, 500 burpees or apple pie and ice cream dessert?
The Ending Of Things
I’ve had to learn to become more comfortable with the ending of things.