Achieving Work/Life Balance Keynote Address
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achieving Work|Life balance
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achieving Work|Lifebalance
(a.k.a. your hypocrite)
5 MythsStrategiesmyTools
HypothesisIf we enjoy our work and we enjoy our non-work, we’ll be
happy.
HypothesisBalance is not
the issue.
Myth #1Work & Life
are Separate
achieving Work|Lifeharmony
Myth #2Everyone Works the Same Way
Loudvs.
Quiet
Insidevs.
Outside
Standingvs.
Sitting
Talkingvs.
Listening
Papervs.
Computer
Morningvs.
Afternoon
Pilesvs.
Files
Whiteboardvs.
Notebook
Groupvs.
Alone
Executionvs.
Strategy
Preparedvs.
Last Minute
If it wasn’t for the last minute, nothing would
get done.
Myth #3Multitasking is
Possible
MultitaskingWalking and
Chewing Gum
MultitaskingRead. Speak. Write. Walk.
Listen. Process.
MultitaskingShift between tasks quickly
MultitaskingMore tasks.
Smaller steps.
Quality decreases.Stress increases.
MultitaskingUnitasking
TipsClean off desk
Clean off desktopOne program One screen
30/30:30 minutes
Work Undistracted
:30 Minutes for Fun
Myth #4Must Always
be Connected
5 minutes24,000 per year(1,095 meals per year)
Turn Off Automatic Checking
How Often?When you pee :)
How Often?After you pee :)
Myth #5You must be
on Twitter
Strategies
SimplifyA Life of 3’s
PersonalIf you could focus your life on only 3 things, what would they be?
Unnecessary ActivitiesProtect Private Time
Schedule Fun!(my 15.5 hrs)
AlternatingOutsourcing
BundlingTechflexing
ProfessionalWhat are your 3
priorities for the year? Share them.
IssueOpportunityChallenge
Make A New List
To Don’ts
at your deskin meetingswith your teamwith your customersin the bathroom
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PriorityOne thing that is
not allowed to die.
Regularly hire consultantsDifficulty scheduling meetings
Committee to create committeesFrequently missing deadlines
Discussion inward focusedFailures of past stall new ideas
myTools
GmailBusyCalEvernoteFeedlyTripIt
Delicious
MacBookDroid :(
iPadUSB Drive
NikonClicker
Getting Things Doneor “GTD”
Every time you feel like trying a new
ToDo app, turn off your computer and complete one task.
Merlin Mann
If you’re not confused,you’re not paying attention.
Tom Peters
Something has changed within me. Something is
not the same. I’m through with playing by the rules of
someone else’s game.
Defying Gravity, from the musical Wicked
Close your eyes ... and leap.
Surround yourself with talented, passionate people.
Thank you for your time.
Peace.
achieving Work|Lifebalance
