Type A people love to point out you are laser-focused on results. The go, go, go nature of professions like law and finance are like a drug.
Busy does not mean productive.
We all need to pause from time to time. Type A people benefit more than most.
Pausing is where I quiet the noise and clear the clutter in my mind. I get my biggest breakthroughs when I pause.
The power of pausing is counter-intuitive. By taking time to pause, I am more productive and more creative.
I get more done. I do better work for my clients. I stay energized.
Pausing helps me be intentional.
I heard
Tim Richardson speak this past week on The Power of the Pause. He advises leaders to pause before doing anything.
I specifically encourage my clients to pause before they say "yes" to a new client. Use the pause and consider how that client will improve your business and practice as a professional.
Pauses can take many forms. What does pausing look like for you?
