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“Resistance is always lying and always full of shit.”
What’s your system for living a productive life?
“What thing(s) should I eliminate to make my life so simple that it’s easy to focus?”
“At the end of each day, you should play back the tapes of your performance. The results should either applaud you or prod you.”
What I am saying is that the best solution for procrastination is doing meaningful work.
What’s your favorite topic to worry about?
living a full life has nothing to do with the resources or opportunities you have. It’s about knowing what you want, and also knowing how you can get it.
“There is never a time when new distraction will not show up.”
Because that’s the biggest mistake people make. We falsely believe that we can manage time. But time can’t be managed. The only thing you control is your attention.
Time Blocking is simply using your calendar to block time for your most important priorities. During that time, you only work on that one thing. And, you let your calendar lead the way. That way, you don’t have to think, “What should I do next?” But Time Blocking is more than just a productivity tool. It’s about self-awareness.
For instance, one of my priorities this year is to write a book on pragmatic thinking. However, there’s a problem: I haven’t been writing. How did I come to this conclusion? I simply looked at my list of priorities for
It happens to all of us. We need self-awareness and tools that keep us in check. And that’s why I like Time Blocking.
I know there are a lot of successful people who work with empty calendars. I’ve read the articles. They simply work two, three or four hours per day. And to be honest, that sounds very attractive to me too. However, one must look at his/her own life situation. What are you trying to achieve? And more importantly: What resources do you have?
