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Log Off

I came from a couple’s retreat a few weeks ago and got to spend some really good quality time with my wife discussing some things we need to do to strengthen our marriage. One of the take home lessons I got is the concept of logging on and logging off. Pastoral work is tricky. It [...]

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Flashy vs Brilliant

When I was still in advertising, my former boss, Sarge Lacuesta, instilled in us the difference between being brilliant and being flashy. The former lasts long while the latter is fleeting. Being flashy is also way easier than being brilliant. You see this in Hollywood blockbuster films; big budget, large explosions, uber CG effect, but [...]

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Stillness

E-mail. Text. Calls. TV. Facebook. Twitter. Farmville. All of these things and more are competing for your attention everyday. This has always been one of my personal challenges. I get distracted quickly I really have low attention span (lol). It’s a good thing though that I came across a very helpful article from Zen Habits. [...]

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Book Review: Making Ideas Happen

Every now and then a book comes along that will just change the way we look at things. Making Ideas Happen by Scott Belsky is one of those literary masterpieces that can change lives. It’s a book about… guess what? Making our ideas happen! The premise of the book is pretty straightforward — we attribute [...]

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Productivity Tip: Break up Big Projects

Shipping is not as simple as it sounds. And idea, a project or a business has many parts to integrate for it to ship. One way I find really effective to ship is to break it in to chunks. Most of us make a to-do list daily. I have to admit that when I started [...]

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4 Ways to Get Back in the Zone

The “Zone” is a metaphor for focusing majority, if not all, of your energies and attention to a productive task or endeavor. It’s almost a supernatural heightened senses experience which allows you to finish things well and fast. This applies to sports, relationships, and definitely to your professional life. One of the hardest things to [...]

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The Problem with Technology and Social Media

People keep saying that having smartphones like the iPhone 4 or the BlackBerry will make you more productive because you have access to e-mail anywhere, anytime. Some also believe that social media channels can amplify your influence and reach when it comes to your vocation. I believe all them, but there’s a dangerous line that [...]

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