I have a page the lists the podcasts I enjoy listening to. As I write this, the list is far from complete. I'll add to it over time. Just a moment ago, I updated it with a link to a podcast that has helped motivate me: The Brian Buffini … [Continue reading] about The Brian Buffini Show is on My Podcast List
Working on the System
What if I had a system for doing X, Y, or Z that I was totally confident in? (X could be writing; Y could be cooking; Z could be learning how to draw. Put into those variables any activity that requires effort and attention.) Then I would have … [Continue reading] about Working on the System
The Compound Effect in the Spiritual Life
In another post, I wrote about the compound effect in writing. If you write little notes constantly, they add up. If you are taking those little notes in a "smart" way, it's fairly easy to put them together intelligently. (The book How to Take Smart … [Continue reading] about The Compound Effect in the Spiritual Life
The Lamborghini and the Mowed Lawn
As a Catholic, my understanding is that I can receive a reward from God for my good actions. My virtue, or my struggle to attain virtue, are meritorious. But for a theologically thorough understanding, I would also need to add that both my ability … [Continue reading] about The Lamborghini and the Mowed Lawn
Piling Up Your Best Thoughts
In an earlier post, I mentioned the book How to Take Smart Notes. I like that book, because it shows you how to write small but useful notes daily in a way that creates a compound effect. Austin Kleon shared a quotation that relates to the … [Continue reading] about Piling Up Your Best Thoughts