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Picking one important thing

If you focus on getting the small stuff done but not the big stuff, or switch between tasks all the time, you’ll be less effective.

Pick one important thing to focus on at a time and learn to evaluate what tasks and projects are of higher value to you.

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ZENHABITS

The Little Handbook for Getting Stuff Done : zen habits

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Focus sessions

Pick a short interval (10 minutes, 15, 20, or 25) and practice focusing on one task during that session, until the timer goes off.

Taking full responsibility

It means not blaming others for your difficulties in getting things done.

Shitty first draft

Don't worry about perfectionism, just get the task done. Then go back and revise.

Creating structure

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Managing a tasks list

It's a great skill for keeping yourself focused and Getting Stuff Done. Choose a to-do program, put your tasks in the to-do list and every day just pick a few to focus on.

Starting

It's best done by focusing on the smallest first step and practicing just launching into that.

Obstacles to Getting Stuff Done

The habit of putting off starting, because it’s uncomfortable.
Maybe you get started, but then constantly switch to other tasks.
You put off starting (or finishing) because conditions aren’t perfect, or the work isn’t perfect.
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Communicating

Communicate clearly and honestly, so that everyone is clear on responsibilities and boundaries and consequences of not honoring those responsibilities and boundaries.