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Comment on The Power of a Plan by sus|business mobile

sus|business mobile — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:56:09 +0000

I also believe in planing. Before starting and work I a make plan for it and follow it. Its helps me a lot to finish that task in time and easily.

Comment on The Power of a Plan by Dicki

Dicki — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:11:06 +0000

I like making plans,do that regularly.In the planned life it is easy to move and see the way to go more clearly.Thanks for interesting read!

Comment on Resources July 2009 by Thomas

Thomas — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:30:18 +0000

I read the 33 Things You Should Stop Doing to Double Your Productivity. I have recently been reading many things about productivity (because I have some problems with that;)) and I must say that there are some helpful tips there. Thanks!

Comment on Breaking Bad Communication Habits by Thomas

Thomas — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:28:09 +0000

You are touching upon great subject here. To ensure succesful comunication it is tremendously important to perceive things from the other’s side perspective. Communication between man and woman can be however a subject that needs much more space for consideration.

Comment on The Power of a Plan by Mike King

Mike King — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:51:01 +0000

I guess this really depends on a person’s perspective then Thomas. I receive great joy and am always happy seeing how my relationships, spiritually and health grow. I guess growth is change and even though each little event is not always for the better, seeing them change, experiencing it first hand and striving to be better with a goal in mind is something I definitely value. I can understand how “being” can be valued as well but it definitely depends on a person’s values and beliefs. Being to me is exactly what I described, change, observing change and driving change. interesting how different perspectives can be. I love it!

Comment on The Pain and Joy of Do It Yourself by Mike King

Mike King — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:46:15 +0000

Thanks IN, yes there is definitely satisfaction in seeing the results. Sometimes I wish I hadn’t done it myself when I have a lot of troubles with it, but in the long run, I usually end up doing it again if the need arises and then being able to do it that much better and faster the second time around. It all pays off!!!

Comment on The Power of a Plan by Thomas

Thomas — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:31:18 +0000

I don’t know if there is any person walking this Earth that in able to embrace all the aspects like Relationships,
Spiritual, Health etc., make them grow continuously and find time to be happy. Or just be which I consider the essence of life.

Comment on Resources August 2009 by Thomas

Thomas — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:04:00 +0000

It’s a great list. I’ve recently come across the 85 ways to motivate yourself and I must admit that it was really
helpful. I also sent it to my friends who shared the same opinion. The video was also nice – amazing I’d say. Good
job! I must admit that information about leadership is what I am looking for in books. The book by Seth Godin seems another position I must read. You gave it 4 stars so I think it is worth reading.

Comment on Review: The Shadow Effect by Thomas

Thomas — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:47:58 +0000

hey! “I received a free copy of The Shadow Effect to review…” you know what? I think you have a nice job! I’d also like to have free books to review them. About the book… I think that the plot touches upon some interesting topics. I’ve always thought that there’s something more about our lives.

Comment on 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life and Mind by happymaker

happymaker — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:35:46 +0000

I feel that 89 is a big one. Be positive and look for the best in things. When we do this everything seems much better and it gives hope in handling anything that might come your way. It helps also to find the humor in different situations, which can always be a big help.

Comment on The Pain and Joy of Do It Yourself by Industry News

Industry News — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:09:40 +0000

Great seeing you’re active again Mike, and your excuse is a good one, so you’re forgiven

I am a DIY afficionado myself, and there is just nothing as satisfying as staning back and admiring a job well done, especially when you do not need to pay some contractor a ludicrous amount of money for having done the deed!

The only way to make sure the job is done right is to actually do the job yourself!

Comment on The Power of a Plan by Mike King

Mike King — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:08:30 +0000

Thanks Stephen and yes, it seems crazy to me as well especially considering that most people even know the statistics about the 4% who do write goals. It amazes me that is not enough to motivate people alone!

Steve – Thanks for the comment and suggested book. I never really look at a year at a time since I review my goals and life plans quite often but I’d like to see some of the questions that the book to help guide reflecting on past plans and progress.

Bunny – Great idea with backup plans. I don’t personally do enough in the way of backup plans, either in my work or personal life. I’m usually able to carry through without as much need for spontaneity but there is of course always some degree of that as things change. Thanks for the idea and comment!

Comment on Don’t Talk Negatively about Anyone by grabek

grabek — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:20:24 +0000

The 4 point bulleted list is basically gossip. And gossip is bad. So why did you make a list?

anyways…

I learned, that honesty is the first step towards relationship destruction. Not wife-husband, but rather jobplace. When you say something in an honest way, it will 99% of the time be interpreted as “wow, you are a jerk!”

So my rule in building a relationship is: “SHUDDUP!”

Comment on 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life and Mind by grabek

grabek — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:15:29 +0000

No!

see, put 63 into action already!

Comment on Learn to Speed Read in Just a Few Hours by Kris Madden

Kris Madden — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:15:01 +0000

Great post!

I agree that counting while “practice reading” can significantly help a reader increase bother their reading speed and comprehension. In fact, I have series of YouTube videos that were written about on Lifehacker and Boing!Boing! that go over those methods.

Also, if anyone’s interested, my 366-page course book is available for free download. You can find it through google or on my website. I hope it helps everyone in their speed reading endeavors.

-Kris Madden

Comment on The Power of a Plan by BunnygotBlog

BunnygotBlog — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:11:41 +0000

Hi Mike,
I like this idea and use it. What I do is make suggestions or plan B and C just in case plan A changes.
Life is filled with surprises so spending to much time on a backup plan is a waste of time.Spontaneity,can be the way to go.

Comment on The Power of a Plan by Steve-Success Factors

Steve-Success Factors — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:25:30 +0000

Mike, I love your article. This is the time of year where I go back and reflect on the year. I use a small book called “Best Year Yet.” It started out as a seminar, but it is now a book, with some great questions that guide you in reflecting over the past year and setting balanced goals that cover all your roles of life over the next year.

Comment on Book Review: The Pursuit of Something Better by Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:58:07 +0000

This is some review! The Pursuit of Something Better seems a nice book and I think I’m gonna read it. There are some interesting things about leadership and decision-making processes in which I am really interested in.

Comment on The Pain and Joy of Do It Yourself by Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:41:46 +0000

Nice to see you back! I also enjoy doing things around the house. I think that labour makes me happy.

Comment on The Power of a Plan by Stephen

Stephen — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:25:45 +0000

It is what gets measured gets done? Writing a plan down and then measuring progress against the plan is a vital feedback tool that can help us respond and do what is necessary to get where we want to go.

The fact that only 4% of people write down their goals and plans for life is crazy. Without a plan everything is just vague ideas with no direction. I have a friend who struggles to get anywhere of significance because he can’t bring himself to plan things out. So he flails about going nowhere. Unless of course someone gives him a deadline to do something. Then BAM the work gets done and progress is made. It’s largely a matter of self-discipline.

Stephen