In Getting Things Done, David Allen notes, “Much of the stress that people feel doesn’t come from having too much to do. It comes from not finishing what they’ve started.” I came across this quote recently and it keeps coming up in my thoughts. It’s fascinating because I feel like most of the major projects that … Read more
I’ve always been really attached to my to-do list. It gives me a sense of order in the midst of chaos. It makes me feel organized. It gives me a feeling of control, of having a plan, and of knowing what to do next. My obsession with scheduling and to-do lists started in eighth grade. I … Read more
We’ve all heard this phrase a million times – “you can only make one first impression.” Yes, we should absolutely think carefully about how we come across to others and attempt to make a positive first impression, especially with people from whom we may want something, whether it’s a job, a second date, or an … Read more
What is the difference between someone whose career appears to be moving forward in leaps and bounds, and someone who feels stuck in a rut? The difference between these individuals is usually not how hard they work, or how talented and lucky they are. Career transformation and growth is about behavior that starts on the … Read more
I negotiate every single day. I negotiate with venues on behalf of the artists we represent; I negotiate with partners about how our relationship (financial and otherwise) will be structured; I negotiate with the artists we represent about how we will achieve our common goals; I work with prospective clients to negotiate their expectations to … Read more
In the middle of last week, I was going through my to-do list, which had suddenly ballooned out from about 10 items to well over 30. On our team, we use Asana, which is a great tool for staying organized with our to-dos, but it doesn’t make things less overwhelming. Sometimes, when I’m looking at … Read more