confession 4

Am building up to writing something truly insightful about the course readings that will astound people and give a new point of view (I wish)...... However, at the moment i'm struggling to find those elusive thoughts that extend and challenge and add something new to the discussions (as well as sometimes struggling to say awake and focused while reading the materials). Maybe its got something to do with the fact my kids haven't given me a whole nights sleep in 3 weeks (and i've been staying up far too late reading).
I'm impressed with other students blogs and the obvious commitment to the readings and answering the questions posed .... and again i'm reminded that i'm a procrastinator who often needs the pressure of deadlines to get me into gear.
Here's hoping inspiration and dedication comes swiftly

Confession 3

Am I the only one who can't stand self-help type books?
I have tried to read Covey, several times now, and its hard to remain focussed or engaged. The words blah blah blah kept spilling in my head as i read. I'm not a fan of this tone of writing and kept thinking that reading this article was very much in my quadrant IV time management matrix.
Am i missing the point? Or just highly effective already?
I prefer to think its the second.

.......But i did think perhaps my manager might benefit... especially from the part about stewardship delegation. Perhaps i shall anonymously slip a copy into her intray!


Covey, S (1989) The seven habits of highly effective people: Restoring the character ethic. Melbourne : Information Australia.