A Key to Clinton's Success…and Yours

By Marty Nemko

Bill Clinton had many distractions from work: Paula Jones, Whitewater, Katherine Willey, Filegate, Charlie Trie, China MissileGate, Juanita Broderick, the Buddhist Temple "non-fundraiser," Monica Lewinsky, and, of course, impeachment. Despite everything, Bill Clinton always seemed able to compartmentalize: for example, when giving a speech or press conference, he seemed completely focused. Yet many other people are ruined for the day just because they had an early morning spat with their spouse.

What can you do today?
Next time you blame your being distracted from work on a personal problem, you might ask yourself, "What would Bill Clinton do?" No, not grab a bacon cheeseburger.