Success
MAY 31, 2022
An email preview pops up in the corner of your screen. Celebrity gossip. In the Things That Matter Survey , we asked, “Do you feel that you are spending your time and resources on less important pursuits at the expense of things that matter most to you?” The dentist’s office wants you to reply “YES” to confirm your appointment.
Ian's Messy Desk
JUNE 21, 2010
Discourage gossip. Wit and humour at the other person’s expense are rarely worth it and may hurt when least expected. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Let your virtues, if you have any, speak for themselves. Comments No comments yet.
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Ian's Messy Desk
MAY 14, 2010
Know your own weaknesses : Don’t get caught up in gossip. Be sensitive of others : Jokes at someone else’s expense are not worth the trouble. Comment by Frank on May 17, 2010 @ 9:59 am Trackbacks Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life!
Who's the Real Boss?
JULY 29, 2018
When your boss asks you about an email that they sent two weeks ago and whether they have received a response from it, more than likely you are usually left standing there thinking, you can’t be serious right! as if I’d know?! Perhaps you’re taking on too much, and dare I say it, not saying ‘no’ enough to others.
Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant
AUGUST 12, 2013
Don't gossip or share confidential things, but you get my point. This break from ringing phones, a constant stream of visitors, pinging emails, and all sorts of stimuli will allow you to breathe, sit, and "meditate" for 5 minutes. And anyone can email me questions and I respond only via this blog, not to your personal address.
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