One thing that I wrote on every job task analysis that I did was “keep your mind and eyes on task at hand”

Such a common point and so valid. It wasn’t my phrasing, but something borrowed from JTA training I received, and it applies to all situations.

I said this to my son while teaching him how to drive. I just said, “you need to pay attention to details.” And he replied that the world population would rise if we did that. I did a double take and said “What?”

He explained that if everyone was more careful we wouldn’t have as many car accidents, plane accidents, etc. And those survivors would still be contributing to the gene pool. You know I wouldn’t have even thought about that.

So there is another example of mid and eyes on task and the result of not doing that. A smaller example is me spilling my coffee this morning. This was the result of compound situations. I promised my youngest daughter that I would phone West Chester University for her. To remind myself I added the paper with their phone number to the mess on my desk. Unfortunately it partially covered my coaster, and the coffee cup landed off kilter there and spilled.

Three benefits. Most of my desk is now cleared of the excess paper. It soaked up some of the spill and is now in the trash. My desk is also clear of dust and stains from the past couple months as it got wiped up. It inspired this writing. (that can go in the plus or minus column, depending if you get anything out of it)

Two downsides: Any notes I had scribbled on those papers are gone. I have more laundry as the coffee “waterfalled” onto my pants.

So what’s the bottom line here?
1. Be more organized
2. Follow my own advise (eyes and mind on task)
3. Listen to my kids (wisdom from the mouths of babes)