I’m sure you’ve engaged in a bit of 報復性熬夜. I know I have. It’s a Chinese term that translates to "revenge to stay up late”. People 報復性熬夜 when they can’t control their daytime lives and delay going to sleep to relish some freedom before bed.
I wrote last week about taking Friday off to clear my head and get some good rest. So my goal this weekend was to have no goal. I wanted to live moment by moment. To look for opportunities to do the kind of things I don’t normally have time for.
Its been a tough week. I’ve felt run down and stopped running. I’ve meditated but struggled to concentrate. I’ve had heartburn, lost my cool at work and been moody at home. What the heck is wrong with me?
We‘re starting to see more and more of our friends, family and colleagues affected by COVID-19 infections. As the number of people with an active infection rises, so do our chances of becoming infected ourselves.
I’m not a very disciplined person. But the changes I’ve made since starting my new job reveals a clear pattern: They all reinforce discipline, order and professionalism.
I once hit a car that suddenly changed lanes. The driver apologized and explained they had been fussing with their cat. You can’t make this stuff up. Split focus wrecks more than cars though...
I posted something to LinkedIn for the first time one year ago today. It felt really good to put my thoughts down on “paper”. So the next day I did it again and eventually started a blog. Looking back today there are 3 lessons that stand out.
What is more important? Strategy or hard work? That’s a trick question because clearly they are both important. It’s like asking what’s more important for flying: A bird’s left wing or their right wing?
