Hi Reader, RecommendationsThis 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. PodcastEpisode 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 P.S. If you are new to Two for Tuesday, you can read previous editions HERE. P.P.S. If this was forwarded to you by a friend, you can subscribe here. |
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Hi Reader,I've had a heavy travel schedule the last few days, so no post this week, just recommendations. Thanks for understanding. Become a Patron You can help me improve the quality and reach of this newsletter, my podcast and other resources for as little as $5/month. When you do, you'll get exclusive access to an online community, exclusive content and chat access to get your questions answered. Thanks for your prayerful consideration. Learn more Recommendations This week's...
Hi Reader,This week I dug up a post that is a reminder that it's about the journey and not the destination. I hope you find it helpful. Thanks for reading. Are We There, Yet? Photo: travnikovstudio Read on the Blog It’s cliché, but I was one of those kids who asked that question on a long car trip. As I got older, I realized the best way to shorten a trip was to sleep. It was like magic. Go to sleep in one place and be magically transported to another when you awake. Either way, arriving made...
Hi Reader, This week's post addresses the increasing uncertaintly and anxiety in our world. Let me know what you think. Thanks for reading. 4 Ways to Focus on What You Can Control, Not What You Can't Photo: enterlinedesign On January 31, 1988, my favorite football team got off to a miserable start in Super Bowl XXII. By the second quarter they were down 10-0. I figured I needed to change their luck, so I put a kitchen chair at the back of my in-laws’ great room and stood on it. It worked. My...