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On Saving Time
Treasuring the little time we have was not a new idea, even in Seneca’s day. Â And, while there have been treatises more eloquently written, I haven’t seen any that drive the point home more succinctly and powerfully than Seneca. Â For … Continue reading
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Tagged Death, Life, Seneca, Time Tracking
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Create More Than You Consume
It’s very easy to consume. Â We’ve created a culture that glamorizes it. Â Television and internet access alone are unending conveyer belts, delivering as much distraction and escapism as you can possibly guzzle. Â But we also have magazines, books, movie theaters, … Continue reading
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Tagged Consume, Consumption, Create, Creativity, Time Tracking
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It Will Be There Later
A quick tip on preventing procrastination: Whatever it is you want to do, whether it’s check email or facebook, or read the news, or play a game, or whatever, recognize that it will be there later. The news will always … Continue reading
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Tagged Procrastination, Productivity, Time Tracking, Tips
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Productive Procrastination
Everyone needs a mental break at some point during the day. Â It’s biological: mammals are programmed to experience two intensely sleepy periods during the day, the first between 2 and 4 am, and the second between 1 and 3 pm. … Continue reading
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Tagged Body, Brain, Hack, Nap, Physiology, Procrastination, Productivity, Time Tracking
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Thanksgiving
It’s nice that Americans (and Canadians) have a holiday dedicated to giving thanks. But, it would be nicer still if we made an effort to do this more than once a year, especially if we could do it without being … Continue reading
Violently Execute
A good plan violently executed right now is far better than a perfect plan executed next week. General George S. Patton Most successful people spend a lot of time planning. But, at a certain point, your plan is good enough. … Continue reading
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Tagged Data, Efficiency, Metrics, Patton, Productivity, Time Tracking
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Time Tracking, version 4
I love this new addition to my time tracking routine, courtesy of author and Study Hack maven Cal Newport: the tally system. It’s extremely simple. Identify a core task. Put a tally mark down for each uninterrupted hour you spend … Continue reading
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Tagged Cal Newport, Study Hacks, Tally Marks, Time Tracking
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Time Tracking, version 3
I was turned onto time tracking a few months ago by Sebastian Marshall. Overall, I’ve found it tremendously helpful. It’s a fantastic system to not only keep you on track, but it really does increase (my) productivity. But, the my … Continue reading
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Tagged Productivity, Self-Direction, Template, Time Tracking
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Don’t Piss Your Life Away
Many people have a tendency to be lazy. Â When they get home from work or school, they lounge around. Â Maybe they watch some TV, or surf the internet for a bit, cook some food, relax, watch more TV, think about … Continue reading
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Tagged Time Track, Time Tracking
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