Personal productivity is paramount in gauging an individual’s or an organization’s success. How productive you are impacts results more than how hard you work. Yet, many business leaders overlook personal productivity, rarely discussing it during interviews or making it part of their training or performance metrics. During interviews, I...
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We have entered the heart of summer — a time when many take vacations, soaking in the sun’s warmth and enjoying precious moments with family and friends. Personally, I find myself reshuffling my schedule to prioritize leisurely pursuits during this season — and I think it’s a fantastic thing...
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When a new technology emerges, we often naturally draw comparisons to familiar concepts. A prime example is the recent debut of Apple’s Vision Pro, which has ignited parallels with the decade-old Google Glass. While the majority are discussing the technical similarities and differences between the two, a compelling conversation...
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At Schnizzfest earlier in the year, I spoke about self-awareness, how difficult it is for us to be self-aware and how much it impacts our lives. We all see this play out in our relationships, and I see it from TruMethods members regarding what holds them back from fulfilling...
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Perfectionism can be the enemy of good. While tempting, it’s an unattainable ideal that can lead to disappointment and frustration, hinder progress and prevent experimentation. It demands flawless execution without room for error or deviation from expectations. However, there’s another way to look at things — by accepting that...
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I have a decision I’m considering. It’s a money decision. As I was thinking it through, it gave me an interesting perspective. I have spoken to a few people close to me about this decision to get other perspectives. I made a spreadsheet to ensure I saw the decision...
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How you approach life and business can mean the difference between failure and success. When things aren’t going well, sometimes you need a change in perspective. Making an effort to look at life differently will unlock opportunities for you when you least expect them. I have a story that...
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In February, I attended the Right of Boom conference, a cybersecurity event for managed service providers (MSPs). Many of the conference’s attendees were from the Weekly CyberCall community. I wrapped up the show with a few words and moderated a panel on packaging, pricing and security go-to-market. Based on...
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Now is an excellent time of the year to do what I call “taking stock.” Taking stock means assessing your career, life, health, relationships, financial state, and overall mindset. Here’s the thing: Life is like a wheel, and that wheel has spokes, many of which you’re familiar with, including...
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We usually — and unfortunately — overlook mental health when running our businesses. Instead of caring for ourselves — and the mental well-being of our employees — we tend to focus more on day-to-day operations and generating new revenue streams. While this is the norm, it’s not sustainable in...
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