by Paul Hellman | Nov 29, 2022 | Self Management
The minute I walked into the Tampa airport, I knew I’d blown it. But it was too late. The Uber was long gone, and with it, my phone. When you consider the major problems you might have, this problem of mine was ridiculously minor. But when you lose...
by Paul Hellman | Sep 30, 2022 | Self Management
I worry about the Dow. Often, in the midst of work, I wonder how the Dow is doing—the way you might worry about an unsteady friend who reacts to every single thing that happens, or that might happen, and then gives you the math on how he’s feeling: “I was up 10¼...
by Paul Hellman | May 26, 2022 | New Tips, Self Management
“You’ll spend 86,400 hours of your life at work,” I told a college-aged audience, “and in the wrong job, EVERY SINGLE DAY WILL FEEL THAT LONG.” 86,400 hours is a low estimate, of course. It omits all the time you spend getting to work,...
by Paul Hellman | Feb 28, 2022 | Presentation Skills, Self Management
President Zelensky has inspired the world with his presence. “We are in Kyiv,” he announced in a video from his phone. “We are all here, protecting our independence, our country, and it will continue that way.” When the U.S. offered to evacuate...
by Paul Hellman | Jan 27, 2022 | Self Management
If you ask people when they get their best ideas, they say things like in the shower, washing dishes, while running. These are usually separate activities, although I suppose you could experiment. Honey, I’m in the shower! Please bring me the dishes—also my...