Storytelling
Stop writing
Are you having trouble finishing your stories? Take advice from Ernest Hemingway.
He would stop writing not when he was out of ideas - but when he knew where the story was going next.
Why? Because coming back to a story is exactly the type of task that you might procrastinate on.
To avoid that overwhelming feeling, stop just a little bit early so that you can start the next day with an advantage.
Workshop
Parking lot
Are out-of-topic discussions derailing your meetings?
To help you stay on topic, use Parking Lot from Workshop Tactics.
Designate a space where you write down anything that isn’t immediately relevant.
This respects the meeting’s agenda whilst making your team feel like their concerns are important to you - and will be raised soon.
Motivation
A reality shift
Don’t be realistic - change your reality instead.
Your goal might not seem realistic to you now. But it’s the reality of some people around the world.
You may not know anyone who has started their own business, but that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Many people have walked this path.
To bring yourself closer to your goal, find those people and adapt their habits and tips.
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— Dave Cunningham, Head of DesignOps @ NHS
