Read Play Nice but Win, Watch Ali G, Stop Phone Interruptions

Read, watch, stop:

  • Ali G, created and played by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen spoofs, delivers hilarious interviews like this science roundtable.
  • Stop letting others access your phone when you want no interruptions.  Use the “Focus” setting to define when you receive calls with an iPhone.  Here’s a tip, for family members or those on your short-list, create exceptions so they can reach you at all hours of the day.   

Read Principle Centered Leadership, Watch the Moth Joke, and Stop Worrying

Read, watch, stop:

  • I’m a fan of the late Norm MacDonald, and his moth joke is safe for all ages.
  • Stop worrying about what other people think.  I had a friend who was in a tough spot.  He was concerned about perceptions of himself and his business.  I shared most of us have enough going on in our own lives and families that we’re not that judging others.

Read Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Watch Air, Stop Personal and Business Tasks

Read, watch, stop:

  • Barking Up the Wrong Tree by Eric Barker has solid insights in his books and blog on behavioral science, relationships, and business.
  • Air is a fun and fascinating docu-drama on how Michael Jordan, or his mother, revolutionized the athletic shoe business.
  • To simplify your life, list all the things you could stop doing that aren’t that important, sort from worst to first, and pick.  What personal items could be done by someone else (e.g., cleaning your house), not done that isn’t too important (e.g., attending a high school graduation party), or delegated business tasks?