I am actually writing this on Tuesday evening, getting ready for the big trip to SOBCon. Please bear with me.

This week’s Oblique Strategy:

Amplify the mistakes.

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I know that I missed a couple of these, but then, I haven’t needed a system-reset.

Today I am thinking about my 2-3 year goals, and I need a little boost.

This week’s Oblique Strategy:

What do you do?
Now, what do you do best?

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It is the peak of the Christmas Season and I believe that this is a good time to spend a few minutes each day thinking about someone who has had a positive impact on your life or work, and how can you thank them.

You probably have a number of people on that list.

Who can you say, “Thank you!” to today, and how will you say it?

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Who will you thank tomorrow?

The very first step in David Allen’s productivity workflow is to Collect. This does not mean just papers and “stuff”. Whenever you speak to and listen to another person, you are collecting information. But are you getting all of it?

Effective listening is more than not interrupting the other person. It means that you are mindful of the entire thought that they are communicating to you. It means not waiting with impatience for your chance to respond. It means taking the time to understand.

Slow down and listen to every word.

When you take the time to hear everything, and respond mindfully, the people you are having a conversation with will relax. They will communicate better. You will both achieve a higher level of understanding. You can create a better conversation by being a better listener.