Tag: tasks
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Steady Always Wins
AUTHOR’S NOTE Before we get started, I want to note that this is actually my second post I’ve written this week. The first one, about sorting and organizing things, was very rightly vetoed by my editor because, and I quote, “It’s like you’re trying to make something interesting that just isn’t to most people.” So…
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Learning to Eat the Fruit That’s In Season
THE PROBLEM WITH PRODUCTIVITY Apparently, my endeavor to make my titles more search-engine- and user-friendly caused me to stop writing. Just kidding, it wasn’t just that. I missed a few blog posts because I’m learning to eat the fruit that’s in season. But I haven’t totally gotten the hang of it yet. Don’t fret, I…
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Keep Climbing
Lately, I’ve been doing a few handy projects at work – you know, changing lightbulbs, organizing things, hanging decorations. Simple stuff. But this week, the task on my list was to hang a 4×6′ banner high up on a concrete wall. Not as simple, but certainly doable. Yesterday, I got out the drills, measuring tapes,…
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Practicing Sabbath
For the past few months, I’ve been practicing the spiritual discipline of Sabbath. I use the word “practice” on purpose – like in yoga, each Sabbath has become a chance to work toward something, to hone my skill. The skill I’m working toward is resting. I’m not very good at it. This may surprise some…