In a recent episode of Tech Careers and Money Talk, Quay Barnett discussed the concentric circles method, a mental framework for managing your time and energy.
🔑 Visualize your tech journey as a set of concentric circles, each representing a different level of impact and control.
It's about understanding where you stand and finding ways to expand your sphere of influence.
The concentric circles method divides your life into three circles:
🎯 The inner circle: This circle represents the things that you can control. These are the things that you have direct influence over, such as your thoughts, actions, and emotions.
🎯 The middle circle: This circle represents the things that you can influence. These are the things that you can somewhat control, such as the actions of others and the environment around you.
🎯 The outer circle: This circle represents the things that you cannot control. These are the things that are beyond your control, such as the weather and the actions of others.
The goal of the concentric circles method is to focus your time and energy on the things that you can control and influence, and to minimize your stress by letting go of the things that you cannot control.
Here are some tips for using the concentric circles method:
👉 Identify the things that you can control and influence. What are the things that you have direct control over? What are the things that you can somewhat control?
👉 Focus your time and energy on the things that you can control and influence. When you are faced with a challenge, ask yourself, "What is the one thing that I can do to make a difference?"
👉 Let go of the things that you cannot control. Accept that there are some things that are beyond your control. Don't waste your time and energy worrying about them.
🎧 Listen to the latest episode of Tech Careers and Money Talk with guest Quay Barnett to gain insights into mastering control, influence, and response in your tech career.
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