What if you could learn ONE skill that would massively improve the quality of almost everything you do? That includes any assignment, paper or set of notes you write for school, any article or blog post you publish online or off, every important email you send, any research project or portfolio you create, any job interview or presentation you prepare for... all that and … [Read more...] about How to Use Attention to Detail to Improve the Quality of Everything You Build and Make
Productivity
The Strange Case of Doctor Manager and Mister Maker
Sometimes I feel like my only real job in life - the most gainful and worthwhile one at least - is just to sensibly and accurately arbitrate my intake of caffeine. Days go like this: Wake up - blah blah blah - drink coffee - work - blah blah blah - sleep, repeat. Maybe some of this. That’s not every day, but it’s a lot of them. Before caffeine in normal waking consciousness … [Read more...] about The Strange Case of Doctor Manager and Mister Maker
This Short Book Will Destroy Procrastination and Change Your Life in 10 Days
In this post I am going to introduce you to a small book that can change your life in 10 days. That is not a marketing gimmick - I used this book about 3 years ago and it changed my life in exactly the same way it can yours. The book is called Self Discipline in 10 Days by Theodore Bryant (Amazon) and I only just remembered it, otherwise I would have written about it earlier. … [Read more...] about This Short Book Will Destroy Procrastination and Change Your Life in 10 Days
Can You Force a “Flow State”? (Yes and here’s how)
We often think of "flow" as something we don't have complete control over. When we get into a state of flow we know it means certain factors must have come together - but we're often only conscious of a small number of them. Because of this, working in any creative capacity—especially writing—can sometimes feel like a crap shoot. You sit down for the day and you might as … [Read more...] about Can You Force a “Flow State”? (Yes and here’s how)
Seven Tips to Get the Most from Modafinil
Modafinil is probably the most powerful nootropic available and when you use it (with a prescription of course) it's important to get the most from it. Important disclaimer: Modafinil is a scheduled substance in certain countries, and may require a prescription to obtain. Please be sure to understand the legalities in your country before ordering anything online. On days … [Read more...] about Seven Tips to Get the Most from Modafinil
How to Plan Out Your Days for Success
I have been using this "system" to plan out my days for about the last two years. It has resulted in: Increased productivity Increased output in all major areas of my life Much, much better time management Elimination of days where I get little/nothing done I don't claim any kind of superiority for my way of planning, rather I wanted to share what I've done so … [Read more...] about How to Plan Out Your Days for Success
Stop Turning Tasks into Monsters in Your Mind
Do you procrastinate, delaying something for long periods of time because you just dread starting? Do you leave things until the very last minute, to then complete them in a panicked hurry? I used to have terrible problems with procrastination. Throughout my second year of university it was so bad that I actually started and finished every single paper or assignment … [Read more...] about Stop Turning Tasks into Monsters in Your Mind
Discipline is Freedom
I am currently on Day 15 of Bold & Determined's e-book program 30 Days of Discipline. A few things I've noticed so far are: The hardest part of waking up at 5AM every morning is not getting out of bed that early, it's being in bed by 8 or 9PM each night If I start the day with focus and a sense of urgency, then the rest of the day tends to productive. But if I start … [Read more...] about Discipline is Freedom