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Willpower is overrated
If something distracts you, eliminate it. Don’t think you’re immune to your distractions. Remove them.
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Stop doing unnecessary things
Ask yourself the question Is That Really Necessary? as often as you can. You will find that your answer is usually: Nope.
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Productivity is a way of living
It’s about achieving maximum output, getting shit done, and not wasting time. Tools, apps, or hacks, don’t work if you lack the right mindset.
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Say no
...to things that don't thrill you. When you think ‘meh’ about something, always say NO. That eliminates wasting time on shit that you're not excited about.
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Do important stuff in the morning
Take that first hour to think about the day ahead of you, read a book, enjoy your breakfast, coffee or tea.
A smartphone’s primary function is to interrupt you. Don’t let other people or apps interrupt you during the first hour of your day.
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Focus on 1 thing
If you have recurring tasks, try to do as much of the same thing on one day, so that nothing else gets in the way.
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Keep it simple
Keep a simple work and living environment. A desk, a laptop, and a notebook. You don’t need any fluff.
With a cluttered brain, you can’t get stuff done.
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Routines work
Decisions fatigue your brain. And routines eliminate decisions. Which ultimately means more brainpower. Routines are not OCD — they are efficient.
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Selflessness is overrated
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