We want to finish a unit of anything we are consuming - we don't want to stop in the middle.
Published on Jan 01, 2023
GTD/Getting Things Done is a time management system that works on the principle of getting information from your mind to an outside system. It follows this workflow...
Published on Oct 18, 2022
Time blocking is a time management method that divides a day into multiple time blocks. Each block is for a specific task, with the intention to stay focused on that task exclusively. To use this well, create your task list in advance - ideally at the start of the day.
Published on Oct 03, 2022
We tend to do habits without thinking after a point - at this stage its easy to have errors - which we repeat. This is not good long term.
Published on Apr 17, 2022
One thing that separates the mediocre from the great is acceptance of boredom. Anyone can stick to habits when you are motivated to do it. It takes better people to stick to it when they are not motivated - when they are bored of it.
Published on Apr 17, 2022
Commitment Device is a choice you make in the present that locks in better behavior in the future.
Published on Apr 17, 2022
Humans experience peak motivation when working on tasks that are right on the edge of their current abilities.
Published on Apr 17, 2022
Accountability partner is someone who can monitor our habits - and reward/punish us for the habits. They create an immediate cost to bad behavior. Just knowing someone else is watching you is a good motivator.
Published on Apr 17, 2022
Habit Tracker is a visual indicator of your progress. The simplest form is a Scienfield calendar - just mark the days where you did the habit. The idea is to not break the chain.
Published on Apr 17, 2022
Law 2 of Behavior Change in Atomic Habits.
Published on Apr 16, 2022
Law 4 of Behavior Change in Atomic Habits.
Published on Apr 16, 2022
Law 3 of Behavior Change in Atomic Habits.
Published on Apr 16, 2022
Law 1 of Behavior Change in Atomic Habits.
Published on Apr 16, 2022
Habits are small actions repeated many times - enough to become automatic. It is the compound interest of our behavior. They can be good or bad.
Published on Apr 16, 2022
These are the behaviors/ attitudes to cultivate to facilitate creation of new/novel ideas...
Published on Nov 11, 2021
SMART Goals are good for small tasks. But for larger goals, they break down. PACT system is more useful for those. Eg. "Learn Coding"
Published on Sep 12, 2021
Choose What makes you excited vs what makes you happy. Seeking happiness might lead you to complacency or boredom.
Published on Aug 18, 2021
Develop a variety of skills that make you unique. You can get to the top 20% with Deliberate Practice and limited time - with just 20% of the effort. Collect a list of such skills and you will have a very competitive advantage. Ideally, pick up skills that compound over time - it should get better the more you use it(eg. Writing).
Published on Aug 18, 2021
There are other Process to Learn a new skill as well.
Published on Jun 25, 2021
If you have multiple open projects, they will all be on a 'slow burn'. After a while, you'll notice that there was progress in all of the projects even if you were not actively working on them. The opposite approach is the heavy lift - when you are focused on working on just one project.
Published on Jun 09, 2021
20% of the effort should create 80% of the output. To maximize ROI, invest in the 20%.
Published on May 08, 2021
Mindful productivity: Being consciously present in what you’re doing, while you’re doing it. Be aware your mental and emotional states. Calmly acknowledge and accept your feelings and thoughts while engaged in the activity.
Published on May 07, 2021
Create a custom productivity system that works for you. Keep updating that as needed.
Published on May 07, 2021
You can't completely shut off stray thoughts. But these will help reduce them...
Published on Mar 05, 2021
A goal is a recognizable, desired state in the future, that causes you to act differently in the present in order to realize it. It is...
Published on Dec 17, 2020
To establish a new habit, make sure that it requires no more than 2 minutes in the beginning. Work yourself up from there.
Published on Dec 08, 2020
Time is a finite resource. Energy is a capacity to work. There are four types of energy...
Published on Nov 28, 2020
Compassionate love is based on warmth, affection, and connection rather than passion. Those who perceive greater affection and caring from their colleagues perform better, but few managers focus on building an emotional culture
Published on Nov 28, 2020
You can start something you hate by programming yourself to do something by counting down from 10. Its easy to start counting - more than actually doing the activity. But with enough programming, you'll be able to start things when you reach 0.
Published on Aug 10, 2020