Most people are too busy consuming to create. You’ll never write your symphony if you’re always at someone else’s concert. The secret to creativity is boredom. Put your phone down.Let your mind wander. Breaks bring breakthroughs.
Knowing When to Say No
Knowing when to say no is an important life skill. Say it too often and life becomes dull. Say it too little and your commitments rob you of contentment. If it’s not a clear yes, offer a kind no. The right no protects you from the wrong yes.
When One Busy Season Turns Into Another
Life doesn’t slow down — it stacks up. The finish line for our busy seasons keeps moving like a mirage in the Mojave. Someday may never come. Do what matters most with the only time you’ve been promised — today.
One Simple Tip for When You’re Feeling Stuck
Exercise is a great way to excise what's weighing you down. When you're stuck, there are moments when you need a walk more than words. Momentum starts with movement. A workout can be a great way to work it out.
Flash vs. Function
Something doesn't need to be flashy to be functional. The eye gravitates towards what is shiny, but often what we need is simpler than we realize. When having to choose between a complicated and a simple response, the simplest one is usually the right choice. Notice I said simple, not easy. Simple and easy can … Continue reading Flash vs. Function
What a Kids Movie Taught Me About Making The Most of Life
Recently, I took my kids to see Puss In Boots: The Last Wish. Without giving too much away, Puss has used up 8 of his 9 lives. Forced to come to terms with his own mortality as Death incarnate is literally (not figuratively) chasing him, Puss breaks down toward at one point in the film … Continue reading What a Kids Movie Taught Me About Making The Most of Life
Jeff McClung 