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I used to put about 10 items on my todo list every morning. Keep in mind this was over and above meetings. Or those urgent things that inevitably pop up as a day unfolds.

This week I reached out to someone I respect and rate highly. I wanted to see if there was a chance he might want to come work with me at some point.

Diligence is a powerful word. It encapsulates being active, incisive and determined. Diligent people often grow in efficiency and effectiveness over time.

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night because someone just switched on all the lights in your house. Now imagine realizing that someone was you. This happened to me two weeks ago.

A particular type of goosebump covers your body when you and 94,736 people experience history unfold in front of your eyes. It was a magical night in 2010 which sadly ended in tears.

I’ve overcome a few addictions in my life.

Booze. Smoking. Sugar. These victories clawed back valuable territory in the area of my physical health.

But quitting the news liberated the entire continent of my mind.

I’ve donated blood many times. I don’t mind the needle and feel fine afterwards. But I must admit, these days I’m too selfish to do it.

A service provider built a team to deliver a key project for us. They’ve been looking to add to this team and needed me to interview the shortlisted candidates.

I grabbed a virtual coffee with a colleague yesterday. We ended up talking about a passion to “be the best”.

Our chat was a reminder of the immense power of honest, constructive dialogue. It left me all fired up.

I love the dad in My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Gus adores all things Greek and believes that Windex can cure anything.

I just discovered the Greek word Akrasia. It reminded me of my favorite scene where Gus is speaking to schoolgirl.

I’m fascinated by indicators. They help leaders keep an eye on what‘s been happening. But there are different kinds of indicators. Telling them apart and using them appropriately is a superpower. For example, some indicators are “lagging” and some are “leading”.

I’m on track to finish my masters degree in 18 months. Unfortunately for me - and my weekends - the normal three years was not an option. But achieving this goal will be one of the least important things I did this year.