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1. First, go directly to work
The first battle of the day often determines how the rest of the day will play out. If I can resist the temptation to get sucked into checking email in the morning, I can often get something meaningful accomplished right away. A quick win in the morning sets the right tone for the rest of the day. …
2. Start, often
The hardest part is often just starting. I’ve found that it’s especially hard for me to start when a task is difficult or complex. The more importance and weight a certain activity has in my life or business, the more I seem to put off starting. …
3. Systems, systems, systems
For the longest time, I used to rebel against all forms of systems. I thought they’d limit me and get in the way of my creative spontaneity. Now, I can’t work without them. …
仕事をデイリーベースで行うための素晴らしいアドバイス。
なによりまず、朝仕事を始めたときに、イキナリ核心の仕事から始めてイナーシャをつけるのが肝要であると。これはカール・ヒルティの「幸福論」にもあるよね。
なにより、一部方面で有名なGTDや、まるでMac/iPhone/iPadアプリの評論家のような市井の「ライフハッカー」(たいていそういう人はモレスキンを持っている)のように、システムに拘り過ぎる教条主義ではないところがいいね。
How I Stay Productive and Get Massive Amounts of Shit Done | Illuminated Mind