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Many of us have developed a habit of stock-piling small tasks and decisions, thinking we’ll get to them eventually. Whether it’s not taking a decision on an email or reading a document without highlighting and putting notes in the margin the first time you read it. This habit can seem harmless at first, but over time,…

Managing our daily tasks effectively is crucial to maintaining productivity and seizing opportunities. As professionals, we often juggle numerous responsibilities, and failing to prioritize the right tasks can lead to immediate and significant consequences. In LeanMail training, I am often asked what falls in the category of Important and Urgent, so I have listed ten…

A new psychological investigation led by the University of Virginia suggests that most people are uncomfortable being alone with their thoughts. The researchers found that individuals would rather engage in activities, even if they may be harmful, than spend time doing nothing or sitting alone with their thoughts. The study involved 11 experiments with participants…

The initial question I pose to every client is simple yet revealing: 'How many hours of sleep do you get each night?' Rarely do I receive a straightforward numeric response like 'seven' or 'eight.' More often, this inquiry sparks a conversation, typically bifurcating into two distinct attitudes. On one side, there are those who proudly…

A calorie is defined as the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius at a pressure of one atmosphere. Why does it matter if I eat 100 calories of chocolate cake or 100 calories of an apple? Choosing between 100 calories of chocolate cake…

When I started my coaching practice, my eagerness to make a meaningful impact often outpaced my technical skills. In hindsight, my early clients may not have been fully aware of these shortcomings—a double-edged sword, as it both shielded me from immediate criticism and delayed my progress as an effective coach. The aim of this blog…