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The Neuroscience of Achieving Your Goals
Many people, myself included, have multiple areas of life they would like to improve. For example, I would like to reach more people with my writing, to lift heavier weights at the gym, and to start practicing mindfulness more consistently. Those are just a few of the goals I find desirable and you probably have a long list yourself.
James Clear • The Scientific Argument for Mastering One Thing at a Time
as the embrace of a big new goal can be exciting in the moment. But missions, once adopted, demand effort. If your professional life is top heavy, you’ll unavoidably face an onerous workload. Any attempt to succeed with our first principle of slow productivity, therefore, must begin with the reduction of your main objectives. It’s hard to specify t
... See moreCal Newport • Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout
Nothing blurs action more than not knowing exactly what you’re trying to accomplish. Whenever you create a new project, the first or second task should be “Define the outcome for this project.”
R.J. Nestor • The Rhythms of Productivity: Maximum Action, Minimum Effort, and a Meaningful March to Your Own Drummer’s Beat
THE FRAMEWORK: • Identify the routine • Experiment with rewards • Isolate the cue • Have a plan