The illusion of productivity

The illusion of productivity

Peter Drucker's timeless wisdom on the difference between efficiency and effectiveness in an age of hustle culture Peter Drucker (1909-2005), often called the father of modern management "Do not believe that it is very much of an advance to do the unnecessary three times as fast." — Peter Drucker In a world that celebrates speed and productivity, it's easy to think that faster always means better. We're taught to optimize, streamline, and hustle — but Drucker's quote is a reminder that efficiency without purpose is just wasted energy.…

Philip Zimbardo – the secret powers of time

Philip Zimbardo – the secret powers of time

How our perception of time shapes our decisions, relationships, and success in life Philip Zimbardo explores how our relationship with time influences every aspect of our lives Time isn't just what the clock measures—it's a psychological framework that profoundly shapes how we make decisions, form relationships, and define success. According to psychologist Philip Zimbardo, we don't all experience time the same way. Instead, we live in six distinct psychological "time zones" that determine our values, behaviors, and life outcomes. These time perspectives aren't just personal quirks. They're powerful…

Tyler’s third birthday

Tyler’s third birthday

nnIt was a very busy day today but overall I think Tyler really enjoyed his 3rd birthday.  Thanks to Christina for being the most kind person I've ever known and for helping to throw a great party for Tyler.  Thanks to my parents for joining the festivities with us on Skype this evening, miss you and love you.  I can certainly appreciate technology when it helps bring us closer even though we are far away.  Thanks to Christina's parents for joining us and helping us celebrate, you are…

They come, they eat, & they leave

They come, they eat, & they leave

I post a lot of information to this site, and wanted to take a moment to say I really appreciate those who take a moment out of their busy day to give back by leaving a comment on any of my posts. I get a fair amount of traffic, nothing like an "A-List" blogger, but decent. That isn't to say I'm satisfied with what has been done to date. I'll admit it, I can get frustrated when I put time and energy into something and get criticized for…

Tony Robbins: smart marriage conference

Tony Robbins: smart marriage conference

I follow Tony Robbins on Twitter who "tweeted" a link to this video today which I enjoyed and wanted to share.  Below are my notes from the video: Tony Robbins has been obsessed with the question of what makes the difference in people's lives. Why is it that some people who have everything yet spend most of their life going into and out of rehab? Then you meet someone who has been abused or nobody has been there for them and they turn out to be some of…

Celebrity apprentice wall color & Rambo

Celebrity apprentice wall color & Rambo

Wall Colors and Other Completely Random Thoughts So here is a completely random and odd blog post for you. I was watching Celebrity Apprentice tonight, and I liked the wall color of the apartment in the picture above. Yes, I'm actually blogging about this, I was watching TV, paused it, took a picture of the TV, and am now blogging about it...yes I'm strange. I have traditionally gravitated toward earth tones for my wall colors and most recently had an entire house in wise owl, which I thought…