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
Parkinson’s Law and Quality – DBR 047
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
“Let Me Think About It” – Thought Tools – DBR 046
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
The Role of Paper as a Modern Productivity Tool – DBR 045
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
Multitask? Why do you think you can? – DBR 044
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
Your Brain on To-do List – DBR 043
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
Why Do I Feel Like I Don’t Get Anything Done – DBR 042
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
Work From Home? Think About the Business Model – DBR 041
I’m going to talk about remote work, and this is a topic that continues to be a source of significant debate among folks out there....Continue reading
What Does Our IT Really Do For Us – DBR 040
This episode is about the productivity paradox. The Productivity paradox has been around for a while, and it’s the economist’s way of saying “we don’t...Continue reading
Don’t Confuse Efficiency with Convenience or Hurry – DBR 039
I think we get confused about efficiency, and I think this leads us away from actually becoming efficient. There are two concepts that can confuse...Continue reading