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Doing is Better Than Perfect
Callie Byrnes
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Waiting for certainty
You could go your whole life waiting for certainty, that ONE thing and risk never finding it.
Many people go this route, and it's ok if this is your case, as long as you full-well understand the consequences (never finding it).
Experiment with imperfection
Sometimes, the one right answer isn’t coming. So you just have to start with moving in imperfection.
Because sometimes trying is more important than waiting for perfection.
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Doing what you love is complicated
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Keep in mind this question: How much are you supposed to enjoy what you do? If you underestimate your answer, you'll tend to stop searching too early.
Liking your work does not mean doing what makes you happiest in this second, but what will make you most satisfied over a more extended period, like a week or a month. Your work should be your favorite thing to do. It should be something you admire.
What you should not do
- Don't worry about the opinion of anyone beyond your friends.
- Don't worry about prestige. Prestige is the opinion of the rest of the world. If you do anything well enough, you'll make it prestigious.
- Don't be led astray by money, especially when money is combined with prestige.
A test of whether you love what you do is if you would do it even if you weren't paid for it. (Even if you had to work at another job to make a living.)
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Tony Robbins' process to make the best decision
- Get clear on your outcomes.
- Write down all of your options, including those that initially may sound far fetched.
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Getting an early start
Plan your morning the night before and stick to your plan.
If a new task comes in that isn’t 100% urgent, designate a time that you’ll work on it uninterrupted or try to delegate the probl...
Deciding where to work
- If you know you’re more likely to work from home, invest in comfortable furniture; you feel good it will inspire you to get work done.
- If you want to join a local co-working space but are intimidated by the price point, ask about smaller memberships to start.
Prioritizing tasks
Don’t let your skepticism about productivity hacks get in the way of finding a technique that suits you and helps you get things done.
If you’re still having a hard time identifying priorities, try working backward by identifying work that’s definitely not a priority. Eliminate those items and assess what’s left.
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