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| ====== Self Improvement and Growing ====== | ====== Self Improvement and Growing ====== | ||
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| + | **Tags:** # | ||
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| + | **Last Reviewed:** 14/10/2024 | ||
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| A summary of tips, processes and methods that I (try to) use to improve myself. | A summary of tips, processes and methods that I (try to) use to improve myself. | ||
| ===== Getting Things Done / Stopping Procrastination ===== | ===== Getting Things Done / Stopping Procrastination ===== | ||
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| + | **Have a list of ToDo / Tasks** | ||
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| + | * Without a task list / to-do list, you will just get sucked in your own brain on what to do. | ||
| + | * Build a list, be as specific as you can (eg "read 2 articles" | ||
| + | * Once an entry is done, mark it as done, and save it so you can see how much you got done overtime. | ||
| + | * If you looking for inspiration on how to organize your tasks, check for example [[https:// | ||
| + | * Remember is not (mostly) about which method, is about having a system and following it | ||
| + | * Shift the items on the list as much as you need, just get things done! | ||
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| + | **Start the task NOW and work on it for 5 minutes. You can stop afterwards.** | ||
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| + | * Most of the times, you will notice that once you started, you don't want to stop. | ||
| + | * If you do stop, it's okay, go though the next task you been putting on hold. | ||
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| + | **Remember: is not a sprint, it's a marathon - consistency is THE key - Push the ball forward** | ||
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| + | * Instead of trying to push 5 hours, try to build the routine of doing a bit every day | ||
| + | * Even if you don't feel like to, you should try to "push the ball forward" | ||
| + | * Imagine you want to run but you don't feel like it because of your current situation. How will gaining weight help in making the situation better? | ||
| + | * If you work 24 hours it's great. But if you work 1 hour each day instead, that's 9 weeks @ 40 hours each by End of the Year. | ||
| ===== Learning Anything Takes 20 Hours ===== | ===== Learning Anything Takes 20 Hours ===== | ||
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| **Deconstruct the Skill **: | **Deconstruct the Skill **: | ||
| - | * Break the skill down into manageable components. | + | |
| * Identify the specific aspects you want to learn and focus on the most essential parts first. | * Identify the specific aspects you want to learn and focus on the most essential parts first. | ||
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| * Utilize willpower to create a dedicated practice environment free from interruptions. | * Utilize willpower to create a dedicated practice environment free from interruptions. | ||
| - | **Practice for at Least 20 Hours **: | + | **Practice for at Least 20 Hours **: |
| * Commit to dedicating at least 20 hours to practicing the skill over a month (roughly 45 minutes a day). | * Commit to dedicating at least 20 hours to practicing the skill over a month (roughly 45 minutes a day). | ||