Mystery Solved: When 30 Minutes Equals 2 Hours
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Back in my school days, I used to hear about the mysterious ones, who could study for half an hour (while the rest were mugging away) and still score.
Mystery solved:
- It’s how you spent your time, not how much time you spent.
- It’s how much you actually absorb, not how much you think you should have absorbed.
- It’s about setting standards based on topics, not hours.
Quality, then quantity.
August 19th, 2008 - Posted in Goals, Management, Resilience, Time | | 0 Comments
Seal a Habit in 14 to 21 Days
Do something consistently over a period of 14 to 21 days and you might just be able to lock in a new habit. Think of the many things that you know are important and beneficial and yet your gut now resents such activities.
Take it from me. When I was a teenager, reading only happened when it concerned schoolwork and textbooks. Then a setback happened, and I had to keep myself occupied. Initially it felt really uncomfortable, but because you keep telling yourself “you have to do it”, you do. Today I’ve read many books containing a wealth knowledge, books that have been influential in shaping my thoughts, my visions.
And you know what? You could also try de-sealing a habit in 14 to 21 days. In other words, quitting the things which you’re addicted to and you know they are causing you harm. My advice if attempting to go cold turkey is to strip yourself of that negative resource while you discover the world. In other words, go travelling.
August 3rd, 2008 - Posted in Character, Goals, Mindset, Resilience, Time | | 0 Comments
10 Time Management Savers
Time management, a skill that can separate the doers from the whiners. Be a doer with time on your side with my 10 tips:
- Recognize the Difference Between What’s Important vs What’s Urgent. Time wasters are tasks which are not urgent and not important. What we tend to do most of the time are stuff which are urgent and may not be important (e.g. answering every phone call). What you tend to neglect but will hurt you then in the long run are things that are important but are not urgent (e.g. exercise). The stuff that tend to stress you out in the adrenalin are those which are important and urgent. Thinking of tasks along these 4 quadrants allows you to see with a bigger picture where your time is going to, and whether it should be spent at another quadrant.
- Manage Chaos by Prioritizing Tasks. Be cool-headed, prioritize and clear tasks one by one.
- Learn to Say No. Recognize that your resources are limited, and you’d want to prioritize them on matters which you can contribute best. Pick and choose wisely.
- Invest Time in Building Your Personal Skills. The relationships and networks you build, plus the support base that comes with it, can help you with your endeavors in the long run.
- Have a “Do-Clear” Mentality. Feel the sense of joy at clearing each work.
- Break Up Big Stuff Into Little Bits. Thinking of big tasks in terms of modular components helps reduce the complexities and hence time in problem solving.
- Get an Organizer, and Use It. Trust me on this one
- Take Public Transport. This is the time to catch up on those magazines, books, newspapers.
- Watch How The Pros Do It, and Follow. Since it is on the topic of managing time and not so much of the process of discovery, learning from best practices beforehand will save you some time as supposed to jumping into murky waters.
- Nike. Don’t just think and think and think. Old school advice coming your way - Just Do It.
July 31st, 2008 - Posted in Freedom, Goals, Management, Resilience, Time | | 0 Comments
