by Margaret Lukens, New Leaf + Company LLC A lot of people want to write a book. Maybe you are one of them. I spoke with a would-be author recently. She had begun her first book, determined to produce a sample chapter that would dazzle the publishers, who would waltz her across the dance floor…
Category Archives: Procrastination
Following Through: The Pink Poker Solution
If we as humans are “wired” to forget about non-essential projects as readily as a lizard forgets about her eggs, how will I ever learn Spanish before I arrive in Sevilla or get my taxes done before April 14th? I must shape my circumstances and surroundings to support my goals, to keep my top objectives…
Speaking May 28: Mastering Follow-Through
by Margaret Lukens, New Leaf + Company LLC Later this month I’ll be speaking to Women In Consulting – San Francisco. Our topic for the evening? “Mastering Follow-Through — how to trick, coax, persuade and support yourself to reach the goals you set.” For more information, or to register, use this link. If you’ll be…
From Intention to Action
by Margaret Lukens, New Leaf + Company This afternoon I was jolted out of my seat when my terrier, Ginger, exploded in a fit of barking. What set her off was the daily appearance of the mail carrier. Every day the postal employee approaches the door, Ginger sets up a nerve-torquing bout of barking, the…