The Recovering Engineer

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How Much Margin Do You Have? | Guy Harris: The Recovering Engineer

The Recovering Engineer

So, as we prepare to end 2010 and begin 2011, I’ll share the question with you that I’ve been asking myself: What will you do, starting now, to create more time, financial, and relationship margin in your life? This is a big question to consider, and it relates directly to how you set your goals for next year.

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Using Detours To Get Where You Want to Go

The Recovering Engineer

In the picture above, the desired goal is somewhere on 9th Street. We just take the detour, enjoy the scenery, and move on towards our goal. Here’s what I’ve learned at this point in my life: stay focused on the end goal and take the detour. Earlier in my life, these road blocks discouraged me.