I was in a conversation with my colleagues yesterday about ways to improve our college. The talk quickly shifted to focus on three key ideas: Lowering the student-to-faculty ratio Reducing class sizes Increasing research funding It struck me that these aren’t actual goals. The goal […]
Tag: productivity
The Grass is Always Greener
As the saying goes, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Lately I’ve been trying to understand this aphorism. What does it really mean? We use it as a cautionary tale. “It might look like they have it better than […]
My Goal in Life is to Be Average. Here’s Why.
The most important answer to the question, “What is the Intentional Academy?” is COMMUNITY. Why? Let’s ask Jim Rohn: You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Like it or not, you are part of a community. Not just […]
What is the Intentional Academy? Overview
Last week I set out to answer two questions: “What is the Intentional Academy?” and “Who is it for?”. The tricky part about answering these is that it takes deep reflection – I’ve had an idea in my head for a while. It’s been so […]
Where are we going? (Part 1: Time)
This week, my goal is to answer two important questions: “What is the Intentional Academy?” and “Who is it for?” I answered the “Who” question Monday and Tuesday, go take a look. I suppose if you’re still here, then the final answer to the “Who” […]
Who Is the Intentional Academy For?
Yesterday I shared that we’re in a special time at the Intentional Academy. We’re on a quest to answer two questions: “What is the Intentional Academy?” and “Who is it for?” There’s an educational principle called backward design. As common sense as it sounds, the […]
Brainstorming an Intentional Learner’s Manifesto
I am an Intentional Learner. I see a gap between what I learn in school and what I need to succeed. I don’t wait for the system to fix itself, I leverage its strengths and overcome its weaknesses. I believe that my life is my […]
After trying every app, I use a piece of paper for my todo list
As I wrap up my prep week, I double check that my four systems are in place that keep me productive, low-stress, and balanced. So far we’ve talked about three of them – my morning routine, my time budget, and my Ideal Week schedule. The […]
My Ideal Week: Schedule things that actually matter
During prep week I get four systems in place to help me win all semester. We already talked about the first two. My morning routine lets me start each morning with meaning and calm. My time budget gives the right amount of time to each […]
You get to decide how long it takes
“I didn’t have time.” “I ran out of time.” We’ve all heard these complaints. We’ve all made these complaints. The problem with these complaints is the attitude behind them: that we’re victims of a clock, or somehow the responsibility lies outside of ourselves. It’s a […]
