November 2010
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“An idea isn’t worth that much. It’s the execution of the idea that has value. If...”
– Joel Spolsky (via mnmal)
April 2010
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March 2010
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Habit #2
It’s March 1st, which means it is time for a new habit! I’ll post a Habit #1 wrap-up later. For this habit, I’ll be reading a book every two weeks. I’ve already started reading every day again, so this habit should be easy to follow through on, and very enjoyable.
Right now I’m reading Seth Godin’s Linchpin as well as Tim Ferris’ 4-Hour Workweek. Both are...
January 2010
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Update on Habit 1
Here’s a little update on how my early rising is going. I’ve only overslept (by half an hour) once! That’s pretty big for me. Even on weekends I’ve been getting up around 8:30AM. I’ve been feeling so much more productive, and I’ve felt a lot less apathetic than usual.
The next phase of my early rising habit is to start pushing back my weekend wake up time. So...
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Why Early Rising?
Of all of the new habits to form, all of the changes to make to oneself, why early rising? Why not stop chewing my nails (I’ve tried that before)? Or run every day? Or write every day? Because I feel that rising early will help with most of the other habits. I’m sure you’ve seen countless articles about the benefits of early rising, so I’m only going to regurgitate a few of...
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“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”
– Benjamin Franklin
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First Change
The first habit I’m going to form in 2010 is early rising. I don’t know about you, but the days when I do get up early (usually am forced to) I enjoy the day much more. Getting up in the wee hours always calms me down, even before the stresses of the day have a chance to set in. It really is the best way to start the day.
My problem is that I am a night owl by nature. I can be very...
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6 Changes →
I’ll be receiving my guidance on my 6 changes for 2010 from 6changes.com, written by the ever-prolific Leo Babauta (author of zenhabits.net). He’s inspired me to make changes in my life this year. Check out his sites, I know he will inspire you, too.