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On Saving Time
Treasuring the little time we have was not a new idea, even in Seneca’s day. 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. 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. We’ve created a culture that glamorizes it. Television and internet access alone are unending conveyer belts, delivering as much distraction and escapism as you can possibly guzzle. 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. 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. When they get home from work or school, they lounge around. 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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