Most of my productivity came from doing fewer things on purpose. Writing things down turns worry into a list. Habits stick when the first step is almost embarrassingly small.
The short version
Notifications are other people’s priorities arriving uninvited. Most of my productivity came from doing fewer things on purpose. Habits stick when the first step is almost embarrassingly small. Saying no early is kinder than saying yes and disappearing.
A weekly review is a conversation with your future self. The best note is the one you can find again.
Details
I stopped optimising my tools and started finishing my tasks. Energy, not time, is usually the scarce resource. Meetings without an agenda tend to produce more meetings.
- Review weekly
- Batch small tasks
- Plan tomorrow before you stop today
- Keep one inbox
Most of my productivity came from doing fewer things on purpose. Energy, not time, is usually the scarce resource.
Lessons
Most of my productivity came from doing fewer things on purpose. Two focused hours beat a day of half attention. The best note is the one you can find again.
Rest is not the reward for work; it is part of the work.
Writing things down turns worry into a list. Notifications are other people’s priorities arriving uninvited.
Rest is not the reward for work; it is part of the work. The best note is the one you can find again.
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