February 2011
3 posts
Working without distraction : my minimalist... →
I hate to be disturbed. I try to end every day with an empty “Today” list in Things and an empty Inbox in Gmail. I don’t want to be interrupted while I’m working on one task. Most of the points below are tricks that help me empty my Things inbox and complete projects. In other words: they help…
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January 2011
3 posts
"Doing" rarely leaves one empty-handed...
I woke up this morning out of sorts. The past few days have been emotionally difficult, but I will discuss this more completely elsewhere. I had stayed up late wandering in my own maze of thoughts, and drank a couple beers before falling asleep at a late hour. As sleep faded from my face the reality of my mistake rushed over me - I failed to perform my daily habit of stretching 5-10 minutes last...
Halfway there...
Today I reached the halfway point of my current endeavor to do something 30 days in a row. Three beers and some sleep deprivation almost derailed my plans, but the routine has started to take hold. While drifting off to sleep I wondered how many days in a row it had been. It then occurred to me that I had missed today. A close call, but ultimately a positive. The steps could not possibly be...
Momentum...
I keep moving. I keep learning. Being able to do both is a fortune in its own right.
Day 11 of my gift to myself for the celebration of 30 years on earth.
December 2010
1 post
A gift for my 30th
I recently read a book titled, “The Power of Less.” It’s primary message of simplicity and focus spoke to me immediately. I have long waged a losing battle against distraction and procrastination, and most likely have some form of ADHD. One of the key concepts is starting small and creating lasting habits.
So, with that in mind and my 30th birthday on the last day in January, I...
