“I am incredibly busy right now. In fact, I feel as busy as I have ever felt in my life. Sometimes my life feels a little out of control. But I am dealing with some very unique and special challenges right now. I think the worst of this will be over in a few months. Then I am going to take a couple of weeks to get organized, spend some time with my family, start my ‘healthy life’ program, and work on personal development.”

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If you want to make real change, ask yourself this tough question:

What am I willing to change now?
Not ‘in a few months.’
Not ‘when I get caught up.’
Now.

Marshall Goldsmith poses an interesting question and makes a tough recommendation.
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Become a More Effective Leader by Asking One Tough Question – Marshall Goldsmith

When people try to keep or manage their commitments in their heads, instead of on paper or some other external medium, they usually have an exaggerated sense of everything they have to do. They’ll often respond reflexively to even simple requests with something like, “But I have so much to do,” or “I just don’t have time right now.”

In emergencies, even people who manage their time in a healthy fashion will lack time. But if lacking time is a daily, systemic pattern, that scarcity probably reflects a deeper issue. Even recognizing an overcommitted schedule, in itself, won’t fix the problem.

Why Lack of Clarity Matters More Than Lack of Time

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