Staying Focused to Completion
Bill decided to water his garden. As he turned on the hose, he noticed the car needed washing. But as he started for the garage to get the car, the …
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You’ve Got Mail
George noticed his neighbor kept running out of his house several times a day to check his mail. When he asked the neighbor if he was expecting something important he …
Read More Use the Library
A college freshman walked into the library for the first time. Seeing a man standing behind the counter he said, “I’d like a hamburger, fries, and Coke.” The irritated librarian …
Read More Working Through the Night
An experienced trucker told a new driver, “Here’s a tip to stay awake on long hauls. Put a $100 bill in your hand and hold it out the window.” While …
Read More Interruption Cycles
When do most of your interruptions occur? Early in the morning? Right after lunch? First of the week or last of the week? Most of our work interruptions occur in …
Read More Closing a Long Visit
Is there any such thing as an unimportant person? If you’re a Christian the obvious answer is no. Everyone is important to God and should be important to us as …
Read More Concentration at Work
Did you hear about the orange juice factory worker who got fired from his job? It seemed he just couldn’t concentrate on his work. If you’ve ever had trouble concentrating …
Read More Blood and Smoke Rule
Moms and dads, are interruptions from the children ever a problem at your house? You know, you’re in the middle of an important phone call when Billy and Suzy burst …
Read More Workplace Visitors
A very hospitable friend of mine has a sign in his front yard that reads, “All our visitors make us happy, some by coming, others by leaving.” Christian hospitality in …
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