Flowing with vs fighting your day
I’ve been really good this week at practicing time blocking. Less easy was “clearing the decks” so I could find time for some deep work blocks every day....
The surprising gifts of planning well
This week I tried really hard to plan well, driven by the very stressful week that had just passed. I wanted to see if the solid/stretch goal method...
Better, simpler estimation with the X-factor
This is not really a piece about doing things faster. There are certainly things that can help you work more efficiently (such as Deep Work, or better...
The remarkable value of the shutdown ritual
I was struggling to stop working, to not take my work home with me, to not feel constantly ‘on’. Residency and being on call for so many years...
How to look forward to the week ahead
A few weekends ago I asked my family if they looked forward to the week ahead.
How to finish your week feeling like you won!
You’re smart. You’re hardworking. You strive, constantly. You’re optimistic in your planning and your scheduling.
Alice in Workland - How rabbits will rob you
Most mornings, you wake up with the best of intentions.