Author: Larry Tribble

What do you mean? I don’t think I’m doing busy wrong. I don’t really get this one directly, but it’s a consistent subtext when I talk...Continue reading

I’ve talked previously about managing oneself, and that was about Peter Drucker and Knowledge Work. That podcast is very popular, and it probably resonated with...Continue reading

If we’re going to be more productive, we have to learn new skills and get better at the skills we have. Knowledge is important, but...Continue reading

Today, let’s talk about confidence.In my season of life right now, my daughter is entering the career world. She’s finished college and now has to...Continue reading

Ever feel like you didn’t get much done? Like you were kind of stuck in the mud most of the day? Ever said: “The work...Continue reading

This episode is about the need for, nature of, and development of thought tools. I was having a conversation with my daughter. If you’ve listened to...Continue reading

What is the role of paper as a modern productivity tool?   Is our use of paper just a habit we need to get rid...Continue reading

I talk about the three big enemies of focus and productivity. They are interruption, multitasking, and distraction. I say they are in order from easiest to...Continue reading

What to do if our primary tool is not really helping us? I argue that this is the case with our to-do lists. I’ll talk...Continue reading

Today, I’m going to talk about a pretty common feeling around our work and productivity… Why do I feel like I didn’t get anything done? I think...Continue reading