Whenever I travel somewhere by plane, I'm amazed at how tiny the world looks from above. As you go higher and higher, it seems like all our superficial (and man-made) issues, problems, and challenges slip away. I've been searching for things related to air travel and being … [Read more...]
Slow Hack 004: You Have a Choice
I've been seeing the word "choice" pop up everywhere lately. So much so that I searched all of my saved Evernote notes for the word "choice," and it showed up in over 20 notes! We all make choices every single day -- some big, some small. Some are choices related to time and … [Read more...]
Slow Hack 003: Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? (5 Whys)
Ask "Why?" 5 Times • This hack is easy to explain but difficult to implement (especially consistently). Asking "Why?" five times is a technique to help you get to the root cause of a problem. Simple as that! The origin of the technique is typically attributed to Sakichi … [Read more...]
Slow Hack 002: Define Your Life Roles Using The Four Burners Theory
What is the Four Burners Theory? • As far as I can tell, the Four Burners Theory originated in this 2009 article in The New Yorker. The burners are referring to the burners on a stove. "Not a real stove but a symbolic one." 'One burner represents your family, one is your … [Read more...]
Slow Hack 001: Just-in-Time Learning
Just-in-Time Learning vs. Always-On Learning • In the digital age of information (and opinion) overload, it's easier than ever to consume: scrolling social media, reading blogs, checking news sites, watching videos, listening to podcasts, you name it. I've personally found … [Read more...]