Project Management, initiative, leadership

I know a lot of theory about time management, techniques, ways of organizing yourself and so. And I am sharing my knowledge with others as well. But the most rewarding part comes from actually applying these techniques myself. For example – using the Pomodoro technique has given me the joy of achieving significant progress in just a small amount of time. Imagine a bright red, glossy tomato-shaped kitchen timer sitting on a clean wooden desk. Its rounded surface gleams under soft daylight, with a small green stem on top, mimicking the look of a real pomodoro. Around its circumference, bold white numbers mark the minutes, with a simple arrow indicator showing the current countdown. The timer’s dial is currently set to 25 minutes, signifying the start of a focused work interval. Nearby, a notebook and pen suggest readiness for productivity, while the timer’s classic wind-up mechanism adds a tactile, satisfying element to the scene – a perfect embodiment of the Pomodoro technique in ...

Like many of us, I’ve had moments of self-doubt, wondering if I was enough - smart enough, capable enough, worthy enough. It was during one of these moments that I stumbled across John Maxwell’s Law of the Mirror from his book “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth” . The principle hit me like a lightning bolt: You must see value in yourself to add value to yourself . It’s a simple yet profound idea that reshaped how I view myself and, in turn, how I show up in the world. In this article, I want to share Maxwell’s Law of the Mirror with a personal lens, weaving in other “mirroring” concepts that have helped me grow - both as a leader and as a human. My hope is that by reflecting on these ideas, you’ll find practical ways to see your own worth, amplify your potential, and inspire those around you. The Law of the Mirror: Seeing Your Value Maxwell’s Law of the Mirror is rooted in the belief that your self-image sets the ceiling for your potential. If you see yourself as a “5” on a scale...

As I was starting the posting about this law from John Maxwell’s book , I told to myself: it is useless, everybody knows that self-awareness is critical, and I would not tell anyone something new. And yet… too many people still live in a corner that they know way too well, and don’t make any moves to learn more about themselves and continue to grow. I have in mind one colleague – who, at that time would speak with high confidence about anything and everything, who would interrupt you to continue what she thought you were about to say, and who would focus on those little things that count to maybe 2% of the business. And yet – she would not be aware of the low impact she would have, and why that happened… John C. Maxwell’s “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Personal Growth” helped me understand why this happens with his Law of Awareness: You must know yourself to grow yourself. It’s a simple truth - understanding who you are is the starting point for any meaningful growth, like finding t...