Four pieces of content I've consumed this past week that will influence my future blog material and challenge me to think differently about how I manage Cressey Sports Performance - as always, I'm looking to bring you some business-specific information from outside of the world of fitness. Enjoy:
- This Is Why Saying ‘No’ Is The Best Way To Grow Your Career - I have a bad habit of saying yes to more opportunities than I can handle and it has left me with an overflowing inbox, less sleep than I'd like, and an unfocused approach
to productivity. There are a few good ideas in this post, including an introduction to the concept of "The Eisenhower Box," which I now use to get my gmail account under control each and every day.
- 4 Successful Hollywood Screenwriters on Dealing With Writer’s Block - Back when we had our second child (2016) I ran into a nice little stretch of sleep deprivation that destroyed any creativity I once had. The idea of publishing a blog or newsletter was basically out of
the question at the time. I wish this article hit my radar back then, as all four tips shared here would have made a positive impact in my world.
- Tracking Revenue Isn't Everything. How to Track Growth the Right Way In '20 - Gym owners who are exclusively caught up in total revenue often lose sight of the fact that it is all useless if you're inefficient and turning out an
embarrassingly low net profit figure. This article gives you three easy metrics to get on top of in the coming year if you currently practice this bad habit.
- Working Parents: Does Your Schedule Reflect Your Values? - This suggested three-step process to designing a schedule that jives with your values can be helpful for those of you who are stressed about finding balance between your personal and professional lives. With two little boys looking for my
attention and a wife who also works a full-time job, this stuff is important to me. In my experience, prioritizing family over work is typically seen in a positive light far more often than it is perceived to be selfish.
Make sure to let me know if you come across any material that you think I'd enjoy. More importantly, have a great weekend.
- Pete
