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Don’t over-schedule. Realistically, you can’t be productive 10 hours straight. Give yourself some time between tasks.
always schedule more time than you think you need.
Plan less.
I know, achieving meaningful things is hard. I don’t think there’s anything cool about pretending it’s easy.
Read books about fitness and health, watch YouTube videos, talk to experts, and then create a program that’s for you—not
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing — that’s why we recommend it daily.”
Your body. Are you neglecting it or strengthening it?
Pomodoro technique.
Use your break to walk a bit, do some stretches, grab a cup of coffee or do something that relaxes you. Feel pleased with the work you have done.
it’s counterproductive to focus for longer periods of time.
Assign just one task to every 30-minute interval. Don’t skip your breaks. Don’t check your email during your break.
Take a 15-minute break after 4 intervals. Don’t accept interruptions or false emergencies when you’re in a 30-minute stretch. Set a daily goal. For example; doing 10 x 30-minute intervals results in 300 minutes of productive work.
“If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor.”
Know Your Direction. Not Your Destination.
vision of where you’d like to go.
Self-Discipline:
Get out of your bed. Go to the gym. Don’t listen to “I don’t want to.”
Personal Effectiveness:
16–18 hours you’re awake. Get more done — effectively.
Communication:
ability to work with others depends on it.
Negotiation:
Learn to get the best deal for all parties.
Persuasion: Learn how to get what you want in an ethical way.
Physical Strength & Stamina:
Flexibility:
Leave On Time
Leave Your Work At Work
You’re also not doing yourself a service by continually thinking about work when you’re at home.
“Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.”
When things go wrong, we become our own worst enemy because we focus on things we don’t control.
what lies within your control. What do you control?
Stoic philosophy exercise.
What counts is that we do the right thing because that is all we can do. We don’t control outcomes. Do you see? Made a mistake? Correct it. Something goes wrong? Find a solution.
never be surprised when bad things happen. But rather expect them to happen.
when you’re struck with bad luck, don’t complain and say stuff like, “why me!?” Instead, accept it,
Stoic and Pragmatism philosophy
If you step outside your comfort zone, there’s only more work waiting for you. It’s not fancy at all. There’s no magic involved. Just blood, sweat, and tears.
Work Your Way Up From A Place Of Comfort
Get comfortable before you do scary stuff.
“How does that foundation look like?”
fail-safe system.
build a skill set
Family. If you don’t have a family, create one. Friends. You can’t be friends with everyone. Stick to a few people who also stick to you. Yourself. Consciously improve your body and mind. Go to bed a little stronger and wiser every night.
don’t try to be something you’re not.
whatever you do, don’t stay in your comfort zone for too long. Try to keep moving forward every day: Even if it’s just a tiny step. No magic. Just effort.
“Belief will help create the fact.”
Belief is a practical instrument that you can use to shape reality.
You can achieve anything (as long as you believe in it).
my mind can conceive it. And if your mind can conceive it, you can achieve it.
