You Can’t Do Everything (But What You Do Matters)

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This a follow-up to the blog post I wrote on time management back in August. A camp and retreat colleague noted that time management is important, but creating space in your life for the things that matter most is a challenge. She asked if I could share what I’ve learned about this. Here goes. You […]

Working Long Hours Is Cheating

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The title of this post is a paraphrase of a quote I heard attributed to Jay Papasan, one of the co-authors of The ONE Thing. I think it’s spot on. Papasan says anyone can work long hours to achieve something. It takes focus to achieve while still balancing your life. In fact, the evidence is […]

When It Comes to Work and Life, Balance Is a Verb, Not a Noun

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven…” Ecclesiastes 3:1 I have written about how I have grown to love daily routines. They provide a rhythm of important habits that help me as a person and as a leader. These include prayer, meditation, exercise, journaling, writing and yes, even […]