Monthly Archives: January 2021

Are you just busy?

So often we take a look at our list of things to do, the pile of mail on our desk, and the overflowing inbox of email and dig right in. We sort, shred, respond, and work our way through several items on the todo list and then the day is gone. We look around at… Read More »

What if no one reads it?

It’s a question that has run through my mind over the last nearly three weeks since I’ve embarked on this daily blogging journey. The simple answer is, does it matter? In the grand scheme of things it really doesn’t matter if someone reads this blog or not. It doesn’t matter is a comment is written… Read More »

Are you a collector?

One of the things we’re often told when researching is to cast a wide net, gather as much information as you can. We have tools out there that help us clip and save everything we see and think is even remotely interesting. And then all that information just sits. At least that’s what happens a… Read More »

Analysis Paralysis

Yesterday I wrote about how any given system will only work if it’s personal and that in order for a system to be that you have to take the time to investigate and try different things. Of course you have to be careful that you don’t fall into the trap of never starting because you’re… Read More »

Sorry, it’s personal

Today as I was spending time in my personal knowledge management (PKM) system, that collection of notes, resources, and references that I’m cultivating for future use and was reminded just how personal it is. It’s something that is often overlooked as we all strive to find that “perfect” system for knowledge management, productivity system, or… Read More »