"Every normal working day, my intention is: • to spend three hours on my most important current project, having defined some kind of specific goal for the progress I aim to make on it that day; • to complete three shorter tasks, usually urgent to-dos or "sticky" tasks I've been avoiding, usually just a few minutes each (I … Continue reading 3/3/3, A Method For Structuring Your Day
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Concept: A Day in Quarters
"...try thinking of each day as a set of four quarters: morning, midday, afternoon, evening. If you blow one quarter, you get back on track for the next quarter. Fail small, not big." —Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives by Gretchen Rubin
If You Don’t Plan Your Time, Someone Else Will
"The most effective way to make time for traction is through timeboxing, an actionable application of a well-researched technique psychologists call, “setting an implementation intention.” In other words, you make a commitment to do something you intend to do, not just in theory, but at a certain time. It’s a technique that can be used … Continue reading If You Don’t Plan Your Time, Someone Else Will
Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule
"There are two types of schedule, which I'll call the manager's schedule and the maker's schedule. The manager's schedule is for bosses. It's embodied in the traditional appointment book, with each day cut into one hour intervals. You can block off several hours for a single task if you need to, but by default you … Continue reading Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule
Pay Yourself First
"Pay yourself first" has been financial wisdom for saving money for so long it is trite and cliché. But, it's just as true for how we spend our time. If you are trying to start a new daily or weekly habit, start the day or week off by doing it. The feeling of accomplishment of … Continue reading Pay Yourself First
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