by Tim Parkins | Apr 28, 2024
Hey Reader! 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 I just got back from a trip to Punta Cana, where I soaked up lots of sunshine and even more relaxation. ☀️🌴 It was good to get away and take time to just be. I didn’t need to worry about what needed to get done, or to think about how I could make things better, or whether I would be on time. It was just time to sit and relax. That time to relax and unwind does so much good for the body, the mind, and the soul. I already had an article mostly drafted and ready to share with…
by Tim Parkins | Apr 21, 2024
Hey Reader! 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 As this email is going out, I am likely laying on a beach in Punta Cana. My wife’s cousin is getting married, and we decided to join them to celebrate, as well as to enjoy some sun, sand, and quality time together. 🌴☀️ I hope you’re doing well, taking care of yourself and living your best life. I suspect you’re guilty of something: over-complication. Most of us are, and it costs us dearly. Let’s explore a powerful question that has the power to completely change your world,…
by Tim Parkins | Apr 14, 2024
Hey Reader! 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 We are fully into Q2 of 2024, and I hope you’re having success at making progress on your goals for the year. I’m doing great in most areas, but there are a couple of areas where I need to put some attention and focus. Knowing where to focus your attention is critical to success in our world, which is why I’m sharing thoughts on the importance of figuring out what you truly want. If you aren’t clear about what you want and what the trade-offs are to getting it, you’re not…
by Tim Parkins | Apr 7, 2024
Hey Reader! 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 While in theory it is spring, it certainly isn’t feeling like it here over the past couple of days! But I’ve been in this region long enough to understand that there’s always a last snow storm before spring truly gets under way. That’s a pattern that repeats across many domains of life; you are in a period of transition, thinking you’re well on your way, and then there’s an inevitable setback before you get to the other side. That’s where patience comes in, along with the…
by Tim Parkins | Mar 31, 2024
Happy Easter !!! 🐣 I hope you had the opportunity to connect with family and loved ones to celebrate. The Easter weekend always feels like the real start of spring. It’s finally starting to warm up here and I’ve been enjoying puttering around in my yard. Excelling in your career and life requires you to overcome your tendency to procrastinate. It is a challenge that we all deal with. I found myself dealing with this last week, and my experience prompted me to share some thoughts on how to…
