Sometimes I get complacent. I don't want to do the work to evaluate my habits, routines, processes, and tools simply because I've done the work before. As a result, I often am stuck with things that don't work, until some external force causes me to re-evaluate where I am.I realized this was an over-arching theme in my life recently after…
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Every now and then I take a long look at my to do list and I realize that drastic action is called for if I am gong to significantly cut it down. I schedule a "clear the deck" day. I never thought this would be a useful method for anyone, because honestly, how many people get that behind on their tasks?…
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Today we're going to talk about complication, and how it often leads to us not reaching our aims. This could be in the systems we set up to reach our goals, or extra steps to get something done at home, or even just getting set in our ways. In any case, this unnecessary complication can stop us from reaching how…
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Is it possible to have a tech-free day in the time of COVID? I don't think it's entirely possible - at least not on a recurring basis. But I think it's possible to have a low-tech day. Here's how I did it.
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Our roomba killed itself. Should I replace it? Today I look at the deciding factor: the return on investment (ROI).
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In this episode, we talk about when procrastination is a lack of clarity; approaches to stopping procrastination; and ten specific anti-procrastination methods. Support me at Patreon: You can find all the episodes over at Patreon.
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At the beginning of COVID, I had plans. I was going to knock so much off of my Someday lists. But I realized I was busy, but not productive.
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I am infinitely distractible, particularly when I am doing something that hasn't captured my imagination. I believe that concentration can be learned. I've managed to improve my concentration skills over the years. Here are some ways to improve concentration:
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In this episode, I will be talking about why a task list won’t make you productive how a will-do list can help you overcome overwhelm using contexts on closed lists Support me at Patreon: You can find all the episodes over at Patreon.
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In 2008, I thought I was on my way to having my ideal day in reality. Even without work showing up on that list. Be careful what you wish for.
