Category Archives: Technique Thursday

Malcolm Gladwell suggests that it takes 10,000 hours to master anything. Which sounds pretty daunting for anyone, right? Where can I squeeze 10,000 hours for that all-important thing that I’d like to enjoy or master or be known for before I die? Well, if we can break it down to a weekly goal, it mightContinue reading “Technique Thursday: Deep Work”

About four years ago, colleague of mine suggested that I preach without notes. “You barely look at the ones you have with you,” she said. So I took the leap. It was terrifying and exhilarating, at the same time. I haven’t looked back sense then. I have a bare bones outline with me in caseContinue reading “Technique Thursday: Memory Palace”

I listened to a summary of Hal Elrod’s The Miracle Formula earlier this week. A couple of key points from the book have lingered with me. One of which I shared with someone during a counseling appointment this week. So, I thought I’d share it here, too. When faced with a difficult moment, Elrod suggestsContinue reading “Technique Thursday: 5 Minutes”

While reading David Brooks’ The Second Mountain, he shared (in an off-handed comment) a device that he uses for making personal decisions. In the most significant decisions in his life, Brooks employs a 10, 10, 10 filtering system. Let’s give it a try. Think of your most pressing decision that you have in front ofContinue reading “Technique Thursday: 10, 10, 10”