Edition 336 Monday 20/06/16
Hi,remember Fred Dagg back in the day?He is the joker who
used to sing (in his rugger shorts, black singlet and gumboots) ‘we don’t know
how lucky we are’.I reckon he was spot on and think about the song title often
when I hear and see what is going on around the world on a daily basis.We live
in a Paradise compared to millions of others and I also reckon we should think
about that more often!
Fletcher
reckons;we will be ok now Captain America (him) is living at 48.He
has vowed to protect us by teaming up with the Ninja Turtles to ensure our
safety (see attached photo).We are truly blessed having a super hero kid
although I think the only thing at threat is the refridgerator!!
Speaking of the fridge I thought I would have a crack at
cleaning the kitchen this weekend.Crikey I underestimated that challenge!I
coudnt believe how many cupboards and shelves or associated stuff was
involved!It was suggested the bathroom be included while I was on a roll
however exhaustion thankfully saved me till next weekend….something to look
forward to!!
Funny story….I was in the City Friday for a meeting and saw a
sign saying ‘casting here today’ so not one to pass up an opportunity I bowled
in.I announced I had heard they were looking for handsome 50 somethings to audition
and here I was.By this stage the open plan Agency office were all looking at ME
gulp…..then a very nice casual Friday type ended my career before it started by
announcing to all that as youthful as I looked I would not be required for the
childrens casting session that day!!!
I had no idea what made me do that but it made my day and
amused some trendy agency types whom I would never have ever said boo to
otherwise and vice versa……moral of story..have a crack!
I hope you are also out there getting yourself noticed,have a
great week ahead…..Cheers Jonesey!!
Harry and the Hendersons reckon Captain America is a dude but
they just want peace!
“The bad news is time
flies,the good news is youre the pilot”. Michael
Atshuler
I find having a plan is the plan but it is so easy to get
sidetracked isnt it?
I have priorities and deadlines I know are pressing in on me
and need to be done but when I look at my calendar and diary these things seem
to never get ticked off?
I find there are so many things that can and do steal my time
every week and they continually cost me dearly when it comes to ticking off
some of the so called ‘must do’ priorities.
I find it hard to say no to stuff and then find myself with
regrets for saying yes to stuff that clearly isnt in my best interests or a
priority.
So recently I decided I needed to focus more on what I
thought was important rather than what others thought was important.
I put the following simple plan in place;
- I regularly ask myself ‘what is the most important use of my time right now?’.
- If the answer to that is not what I am doing then I stop what I am doing and refocus.
- If I consider meeting invites or calls/emails are not important then I ignore or delete them.
- I set aside periods of time for answering emails rather than answering them as I receive them.
- I set aside periods of time to make priority phone calls and emails.
- I set aside time t follow up on daily meetings with thank you emails and proposals.
This is not working faultlessly at present however it has
given me a better focus on MY priorities.
Clearly there are only so many hours in a day/week and like
the sands in the hourglass of time they quickly run out if we don’t make the
most of every one…..so what is the best use of your time,NOW?
“We must use time wisely
and forever realise that the time is always ripe to do right”. Nelson Mandela
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