How To Get Things Done

[JakeStratham]

I've seen some of you post threads asking for advice on how to get stuff done. Aside from drinks, meds, other forms of stimuli, here's a different approach:

Time Boxing is an Effective Getting Things Done Strategy

It's simple and effective. I use it myself, and thought it would help you.

 

[Mr. Mojorisin]

The Action Machine + Leechblock FTW

 

[RobinX]

Self-Discipline in 10 days MindMap

also get "Jason Fladlien - Double Your Productivity For Life" ebook

 

[kisforkarla]

Pomodoro plug in for Chrome

 

[erifdekciw]

The Action Machine + Leechblock FTW

checked out the action machine and thought it was a cool program and went to download it and its 47$...

Thats just insane for a program that is basically a timer and a note pad. Anyone know where to get a similar program for free?

 

[juicebox]

just get addicted on heroin, you'll be straightt.

 

[wellyfish]

maybe get a timer and a notepad?

 

[wellyfish]

oh yeah, horse aint the way ... soporific, cotton wool, you'll get fuck all done ... crystal meth, now, that's a fucking hoovering addicts friend

 

[AustinP]

In life, always be ready to be a little unlucky.

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[johnmatrix]

How about just fucking do it?

 

[JasonScanlon]

I agree, just crack on and do it.

 

[jorarulit]

lazy money don't get made

 

[zimok]

 

[Drake]

I bought a $5 kitchen timer at the store. Simple and the quiet ticking keeps me focused.

I put it on carpet so it is not too annoying.

Starting something that should take 40 minutes? Set to 50 and get at it.

 

[nvanprooyen]

Just started reading Making Ideas Happen:

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So far so good, but will reserve my full review until I've read it in its entirety. One of my big problems is my creativity gets in the way and causes me to jump from idea to idea too much, rather than executing like crazy towards a concentrated objective. If you're like that at all, you will probably like this book.

 

[iRockSEO]

try to set daily goals

 

[JakeStratham]

lol I saw that strip linked in the comments (couple good ideas buried there, too). Watterson is awesome - both his humor and art. He's one of the greats.

I bought a $5 kitchen timer at the store. Simple and the quiet ticking keeps me focused.

I put it on carpet so it is not too annoying.

Starting something that should take 40 minutes? Set to 50 and get at it.

Yep. I've got a timer, too. I use it constantly.

Simple is best. I start every day with a "to do" list written on a large index card. It's more portable than a legal pad, and the "no frills" style keeps things moving.

One of my big problems is my creativity gets in the way and causes me to jump from idea to idea too much, rather than executing like crazy towards a concentrated objective.

When I read your post, I thought of this blog post. Vandelay has a lot of good stuff on being productive. It's geared toward designers, but the ideas are useful for anyone trying to get things done.

 

[nvanprooyen]

Good list, thanks for the link

 

[zimok]

lol I saw that strip linked in the comments (couple good ideas buried there, too). Watterson is awesome - both his humor and art. He's one of the greats.

I found it there too, huge Watterson fan when I was younger - thought someone else would enjoy it.

 

[megatabbers]

Time boxing = turning Parkinson's Law on its head. Very effective strategy.

Parkinson's Law: Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.