Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
While looking over my calendar today at work, I bemoaned the fact that I had more time scheduled in meetings than I really felt like I could afford to give if I was to get more pressing things done. Fortunately, one long meeting was cancelled and another went for only half the time scheduled. Still, …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #225: Be Selective About How You Fill Your Day
I have previously written about the advantages and disadvantages of working at home. Today was another example of that for me. Last weekend when I was reviewing my calendar for this week, I noticed that I was the only one of my four-person team scheduled to be in the office today. One person was taking …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #224: Work Where You Are Most Productive
Here is what makes up my typical day: Work about 9-10 hours; Get in at least 15,000 steps (about 7.5 miles) as measured by my pedometer; Spend at least an hour in personal spiritual study and preparation for teaching Sunday School; Give the dog plenty of exercise; Clean up after the dog; Stay connected and …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #219: Don’t Fill Every Hour of Your Day With Activity
I've had a few occasions lately where multiple meetings on a subject are proof that some people are inclined to spend way too much time planning the simplest things. At some point I want to just say "Stop talking about this and do something!" In one case, a colleague and I are locked into one …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #218: Stop Over Planning and Do Something
I had a perfect opportunity today to focus on one important thing that has a deadline of today. With no meetings at all on my calendar, I could focus on getting together a draft of a presentation that I was asked to draft by today. No problem, I thought. There is nothing else on my …
