When you’re done scheduling your day, every minute should be part of a block. You have, in effect, given every minute of your workday a job. Now as you go through your day, use this schedule to guide you.
Cal Newport • Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World
I highly recommend using lists. I make lists of what I want to accomplish each year, each month, and each day. Lists are very focusing, and they help me with multitasking because I don’t have to keep as much in my head. If I’m not in the mood for some particular task, I can always find something else I’m excited to do.
blog.samaltman.com • Productivity
In order to channel your ability to focus—and perspire—for extended periods of time, you will likely need to develop a consistent work schedule. Structuring time spent executing ideas is a best practice of admired creative leaders across industries. It is the only way to keep up with the continuous stream of Action Steps and allocate sufficient tim
... See moreScott Belsky • Making Ideas Happen: Overcoming the Obstacles Between Vision and Reality
Focus on one big thing
I used to make long to-do lists and feel guilty about not completing them.
Now, I structure my to-do list as follows:
If I finish my one big thing, then my day is a success. To find it, I use this matrix:
The Eisenhower matrix
This matrix does have one flaw. From my experience... See more
I used to make long to-do lists and feel guilty about not completing them.
Now, I structure my to-do list as follows:
One big thing Less important thing Less important thing
If I finish my one big thing, then my day is a success. To find it, I use this matrix:
The Eisenhower matrix
This matrix does have one flaw. From my experience... See more
Peter Yang • 8 Tips to Manage Your Time Better to Achieve Your Goals in 2024
It works as follows: Create a public task list for each of the major categories of tasks you tackle in your job.