Anytime you talk about task management, you talk about actually doing things. It's one thing to know you have something to do. It's another thing...Continue reading
DBR059: Smart Glasses, Book Notes, and a Memex
I got this question from one of the participants in the current Attention Compass group training – “What should I be recording/capturing?” I had mentioned...Continue reading
DBR 058: No 60-0-60 Thanksgiving
The 0 - 60 - 0 model of vacation and time off It's pervasive in the Knowledge Work culture. I haven't decided what to advise...
DBR 057: Protecting Ourselves with a Model of Attention
Our attention is our primary productive asset. Therefore, we need to protect it. Today, we’ll talk about how to do that in the face of...Continue reading
DBR 056: Say “No” List
We're looking at burnout, overwork, these kinds of things. They are a clear indication that we’re doing busy wrong and I don’t like that. I’m...Continue reading
DBR 055: Interruption, office hours, and tech-driven chatter
We had group class yesterday. It was our second of eight group meetings to implement attention compass. Nick is in the class, and he was...Continue reading
DBR054: Where Should I Keep My Stuff?
I talk about the tool set for the kind of information and attention management that Attention Compass provides. I get a lot of questions about:...Continue reading
DBR 053: Fable: Your Tasks Are Easy to List
Fable: It's quick and easy to figure out what I should do, or I just know what I should do. It shouldn’t take much effort....Continue reading
DBR 052: Principles, Philosophy, and Mindset
Do Busy Right – philosophy and some basic mindsets I'll start out with a client story. Her name's Kelly, and we were talking about attention...Continue reading
DBR 051: What Do You Mean? I’m Not Doing Busy Wrong
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...Continue reading
