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417: Finding Joy Through Intentional Choices, with Bonni Stachowiak

We like to focus on quality over quantity.
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Bonni Stachowiak: Teaching in Higher Ed

Bonni Stachowiak is the host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, a professor of business and management at Vanguard University, and my life partner. Prior to her academic career, Bonni was a human resources consultant and executive officer for a publicly traded company. She joins me monthly to respond to listener questions.

Key Points

  • Don’t spend time feeling guilty about things you have to cut.
  • Focus on quality over quantity.
  • Your priorities will change over time.
  • Sometimes even good things can crowd out what is really important.

Resources Mentioned

  • The Checklist Manifesto* by Atul Gawande
  • Getting Things Done* by David Allen
  • TripIt
  • PackPoint
  • Ending Human Trafficking podcast

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  • How Storytelling Helps You Lead, with Sandie Morgan (episode 51)
  • Getting Things Done, with David Allen (episode 184)
  • How to Reduce Drama With Kids, with Tina Payne Bryson (episode 310)
  • How to Be a Happier Person, with Neil Pasricha (episode 334)

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