How to Stop Procrastinating: A Simple Guide to Mastering Difficult Tasks and Breaking the Procrastination Habit
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The metaphor here is that if you start by putting sand into the jar, you will not have room for rocks or pebbles. If you spend all your time on the small and insignificant things, you will run out of room for the things that are actually important.
Alex Lam
Really bad metaphor. Here the author think that rocks are equal to important things in life. Small sands are not important in life. However, every small steps counts, if you imporve 1 % per day, this will have great impact in life.
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Eisenhower Matrix
Alex Lam
I don' like Eisenhower Matrix so I didn't read this part.
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Bundle Rewards with Actions
Alex Lam
very interesting idea, already applied in action. For example, listening to books when in bathroom, utlizing fragmented time.
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People often procrastinate because it’s easier to do nothing than it is to push themselves to do a potentially unpleasant task.
Alex Lam
very true saying. It's much more easier to do nothing, but how to fix that? Accountability.
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When you have someone to cheer on your successes (or kick you in the butt when you’re slacking), you’re less likely to give up.
Alex Lam
very true. If the dog is chasing, the guy in front of it must be running faster.
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More Books by Steve
Alex Lam
Considering this book is half useful, I will buy some of steve books later in my life.