Two for Tuesday - On Vacation


Hi Reader,

I'm still on vacation and really enjoying the break. I'll be back next week with a blog post, but for this week it's recommendations only (again). Thanks!

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Recommendations

This week's recommendations will help you get better in many different aspects of life.

The Most Important Thing to Do When You’re Overwhelmed by Matt Norman. I've learned how to do this for most of what I do. It keeps me focused and less stressed. Don't skip this one.

You Need to Be Bored. Here’s Why by Arthur C. Brooks. This article affirms something I've known intuitively. So much so, that I consciously avoid taking out my phone when I'm waiting in line, riding a shuttle or when I have a few minutes of downtime. It's a start.

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Podcast

Episode 351 of The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast, How Positive Intelligence Helps You to Be a Non-Anxious Presence (Rebroadcast Part 2of 2), is now available.

That's it for this week. Thanks for reading.

Peace,

Jack

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Jack Shitama

I show faith-based leaders how to be a non-anxious presence, personally and professionally.

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