About This Page:
This page is where I plan to post anything work-related. Most of the posts here take a sharp turn away from my usual creative writings, and actually offer a more professional view into my life and motivations. These posts are designed to provide helpful information, tips, and tricks to help you improve your overall work-life balance
Fun Fact: My wife and I began working at the David Glass Technology Center (Walmart Global Tech) on two separate shifts on two separate teams, but we shared a divider wall between our desks which wasn’t planned at all! In this photo you can my old Ops manager, Shawn, in the background, my wife, Candi, staying late to work in a War Room after most of the rest of her team had left (She was an Ops manager at the time as well), and our less-than-one-year-old daughter napping on the floor as I was also heading into a War Room to begin my shift! I was the one taking the picture btw.
Hate to Break it to Ya. Not All Breaks are the Same
Feeling sluggish and unfocused at work often leads to reaching for caffeine or a quick social media check. However, these methods can backfire, causing more fatigue and reducing job performance. Instead, one should take a ‘refocus break’, which means letting the mind wander leisurely without overloading it with information. Switching from the Task-Positive Network attention mode to the Default Mode Network can result in increased energy, innovation, and productivity. Click the link above to learn more…
Don’t Be Disciplined. Be SELF-disciplined
The post emphasizes the importance of self-discipline as a factor for personal success. It narrates the writer’s personal journey from a disciplined military life to a passive civilian one. Later, the writer realizes the significance of self-motivation and self-discipline and uses them to improve various aspects of his life, including fitness, education, and work. Click the link above to learn more…
Breaking Through Plateaus at Work: A Mutually Beneficial Approach
Feeling stuck and unfulfilled in his job, the author hit a turning point after a meaningful conversation with his manager revealed the importance of seeking out additional tasks and responsibilities—the “what else”—rather than waiting for opportunities. Embracing this proactive mindset led him to a new role, increasing his motivation, job satisfaction, and providing meaningful insights for his business. He advocates for employees to actively seek growth rather than silently resigning. Click the link above to learn more…
A Poet’s Qualm 