Mateo Balaña Paemen
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Mateo Balaña Paemen
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“You write in order to change the world, knowing perfectly well that you probably can't, but also knowing that literature is indispensable to the world.
The world changes according to the way people see it, and if you alter, even but a millimeter the way people look at reality, then you can change it.”
Dylano • Writing in the 21st Century: Redux
Saying No to Being BusyAs a society, we've fallen into a trap of busyness and overwork. In many ways, we have mistaken all this activity to be something meaningful. The underlying thought seems to be, “Look how busy I am? If I'm doing all this work, I must be doing something important.” And, by extension, “I must be important because I'm so... See more
James Clear • The Myth of Multitasking: Why Fewer Priorities Leads to Better Work
One day, the farmer’s one and only horse runs away. The farmer’s neighbors come by to say they can’t believe it, “What bad luck!” The farmer shrugs, “Good luck? Bad luck? It’s impossible to know.” A few days later, the horse returns with a herd of wild horses, and the neighbors swing by again, “What good luck!” The farmer shrugs, “Good luck? Bad... See more
A story I’d heard before and I love
Avoid the fate of the lion: stop gazing at all the options and just get started. Starting before you feel ready is one of the [habits of successful people.
James Clear • How to Focus and Concentrate Better
"When it comes to living a healthy and productive life, I do my best to focus on three time management tips…1. Eliminate half-work and focus deeply.2. Do the most important thing first.3. Stick to your schedule and build the habit, no matter how small the accomplishment."
James Clear • 3 Time Management Tips That Will Improve Your Health and Productivity
The tip: Read 20 pages to start the day.
How to Read More: The Simple System I'm Using to Read 30+ Books Per Year
The Ivy Lee Method: 1. At the end of each work day, write down the six most important things you need to accomplish tomorrow. Do not write down more than six tasks.2. Prioritize those six items in order of their true importance.3. When you arrive tomorrow, concentrate only on the first task. Work until the first task is finished before moving on to... See more