Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
Do you ever find your mind wandering when you read? Before you know it, you have "read" a paragraph or two and you couldn't pass the simplest test on what you just read. Other worries of the day or what's ahead on your schedule somehow take precedence and cause you to lose focus. One way …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #16: Read Important Things Out Loud
I spent several hours today with my wife and son at Home Depot where we were working with a designer to plan a kitchen remodel. For those that have gone through such an adventure, you know there is a lot to it - selecting cabinets, hardware, flooring, counters, appliances, lighting, styles, quality, contractors, bell and …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #15: Remodeling is Messy, but Worth It
I've had a variety of managers as I have served in different roles across several companies. I respect some of the managers I have had and some of the other leaders up the chain of command. Others I do not respect - perhaps in terms of how they manage and maybe as individuals apart from …
The most memorable advice I ever read regarding to-do lists is this: Make a list of all you need to do. Prioritize the items from most important to least important. Do the first thing on the list. Tear the list up, throw it away and do what you want the rest of the day because …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #13: Get Important Things Done Early
Actions we carry out repetitively become tasks we feel like we can do in our sleep. We get to a point where our bodies just seem to take control without much thought required. Take driving a car, for example. The 16-year-old first learning to drive is intensely focused on every action while the experienced driver (for good or bad) perhaps focuses more …
