The Sunday Summary: Trying too hard, jackets on calendar, and you are one of the richest people in history

In an effort to help me keep up with everything I post each week, here is my latest “Sunday Summary” of my posts from the week.

Mon, October 21: Ruining a good thing by trying too hard
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”

Tue, October 22: Throw a jacket on your calendar
“If your calendar is out of control as a result of this ill-conceived protocol, and you have insufficient white space to do your best work, try throwing a jacket on it. Like when you go to the movies alone and wouldn’t mind a little room around you. One often throws a jacket on the next seat. It’s a purposeful-accidental way of staking the territory.”

Wed, October 23: You’re one of the richest people who ever lived
“If you have a roof over your head and enough time to listen to a podcast, you’re one of the richest people who ever lived, even if you’re in debt.”

Thu, October 24: The Yellow List
“The Yellow List is your solution. It’s a document where you “park” items that you need to discuss later. The name came from the notes icon on the…