Every Tuesday, I send you a quick tip on writing, communication, and how to get important projects done.

Each tip is 200 words or less. 

Whether you’re an author, speaker, entrepreneur, podcaster, salesperson, educator, or anyone else, I hope these tips make a difference in your week.

Quick Tip

Do you have a big, daunting project that you need to complete?

 

Instead of telling yourself:

 

“It’s going to take forever to finish this project! Weeks! Months! Years! I don't know how I'm going to find the time to get this done. Ugh."

 

Try saying:

 

“I wonder if I could write this newsletter in 30 minutes or less?"

 

“Could it be possible to create this presentation in 60 minutes?"

 

“What if I silence my phone, play inspiring music, and challenge myself to write this article in the next 75 minutes? Let's see what happens!"

 

Keep your thinking flexible. 

 

Ask, "I wonder if...?" "Could it be possible...?" "What if...?"

 

You may be capable of creating excellent work faster than you think. You might astonish yourself. 

In a 1955 essay for The Economist, C. Northcote Parkinson said, "work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion." This is known as Parkinson's Law. 

What's possible in the next 10 minutes? 

You could make an important decision and close an open loop in your head. 

You could follow up with a potential client and shift them from "maybe" to "yes!" 

You could delete 10 unnecessary items from your to-do list and free up space in your life.

A lot can change in 10 minutes. 

Today is not over yet.

xo.

-Alex