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The 6 Keys for Writing a Kick-Ass To-Do List
Are you driven to get your to-do list done? Or do you get feelings of dread just from looking at it? Motivation is critical for getting things done. But if you don’t write to-do lists properly, even exciting projects will only inspire procrastination. Here are some suggestions for writing a to-do list that will make […]
Friday Links 07-11-23
From the Web A few recent articles I’ve done: Restarting the Exercise Habit (Lifehack.org) 7 Lesser Known Ways to Increase Productivity (Pick The Brain) Finding the Hidden Bias in a Test (Lifehack.org) Why Aiming for an A is Better Than an A+ (Lifehack.org) From the Archives Ten Minutes to a Better Tomorrow – Daily reviews. […]
How to Stop Making Excuses
“I don’t know how.” “It probably wouldn’t have worked anyways.” “I’m too busy.” How often do you catch yourself making excuses. Instead of doing something, you come up with ways to explain your inaction. Excuse-makers are usually seen as weak, lazy or cowardly. I believe this is an unfair generalization. We all make excuses once […]
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