- Define the task requirements and [[goals]] clearly.
- Done is better than perfect.
- Do the worst thing first. Give yourself a reward once you're done.
- Adopt a fixed volume approach to productivity.
- Tough choices are inevitable; focus on making them consciously and well.
- Create smaller chunks. This helps getting in the flow (find the right balance between the challenge of the activity and your own skills levels).
- Avoid multitasking. Focus on one big project at a time, and see it to completion before moving onto the next.
- Leverage the power of positive pressure by publicly committing to your goals.
- Improve your environment. Design your workspace in a way that minimizes distractions, whether physical or digital.
- What is optimal for me won't be optimal for you. You'll have to experiment to find out what works best for you.
- [[Journaling|Keep a log]] of what happened each day. You can also add what you've learned!
- Create [[checklist]] for repetitive processes. For example, a [[checklist]] detailing all the task to do before ending the day.
- "Where is the good knife?" If you're looking for your good X, it means you have bad Xs. Throw those out.
- Your mind should be flexible, but your processes should be repeatables and predictable.