YoungPadawan
Miles to go before I sleep
LEGACY MEMBER
Read Rat-Race Escape!
Read Fastlane!
Read Unscripted!
- Joined
- Nov 7, 2015
- Messages
- 497
Rep Bank
$2,025
$2,025
User Power: 281%
I thought I would post something that I've felt to be useful in overcoming the desert of desertion.
So I've been developing a product for the past 4 or 5 months and many times I was filled with self doubt and I got discouraged by how long it was taking me to develop a seemingly simple product. What really helped me overcome my self doubt and distractions was the Pomodoro technique.
So basically, what you do is go to the website Tomato Timer and hit "Start."
For 25 minutes, concentrate solely on your task at hand. No Facebook browsing, no game playing, no screwing around. Only focus on your work for 25 minutes.
Every time you completed 25 minutes of concentrated work effort, put one mark down on a piece of paper that shows that you concentrated on work for 25 minutes. Like so:
Btw, I highly recommend you get "My Fastlane Daily" to get your stuff organized. You can buy that here: One "To Do" List Guaranteed to Change Your Life! or INSIDERS also get it for free.
If you are using "My Fastlane Daily" for your daily to-do list, just save each days piece of paper with the checkmarks of daily concentrated effort. At the end of the week, add up how many checkmarks you have, figure out how many hours that is, and write it in a spreadsheet.
At the end of the month, add up all the hours and give yourself a pat on the back. You're ____ amount of hours closer to your Lambo!
This could be done with anything. Like if you want to learn to code, you could write down how many hours of concentrated effort it took. I personally subscribe to the '10,000 hour rule,' which says that it takes 10,000 hours to achieve complete mastery of something. If you know how many hours you've spent learning something, you'll know you're on the right track!
I also keep track of my hours "eliminating waste," like selling old inventory, cleaning up and organizing, creating standard operating procedures, and things like that. Things that help you do your main work easier and make your life in general easier.
I personally think that eliminating waste is just as important as doing your main work. You gotta stay lean and mean and super efficient. For more info about the philosophy of eliminating waste, check out "The Toyota Way." Eliminating waste is their go-to strategy for greatness.
Just some stuff I've found to be useful. Hope this helps!
So I've been developing a product for the past 4 or 5 months and many times I was filled with self doubt and I got discouraged by how long it was taking me to develop a seemingly simple product. What really helped me overcome my self doubt and distractions was the Pomodoro technique.
So basically, what you do is go to the website Tomato Timer and hit "Start."
For 25 minutes, concentrate solely on your task at hand. No Facebook browsing, no game playing, no screwing around. Only focus on your work for 25 minutes.
Every time you completed 25 minutes of concentrated work effort, put one mark down on a piece of paper that shows that you concentrated on work for 25 minutes. Like so:
Btw, I highly recommend you get "My Fastlane Daily" to get your stuff organized. You can buy that here: One "To Do" List Guaranteed to Change Your Life! or INSIDERS also get it for free.
If you are using "My Fastlane Daily" for your daily to-do list, just save each days piece of paper with the checkmarks of daily concentrated effort. At the end of the week, add up how many checkmarks you have, figure out how many hours that is, and write it in a spreadsheet.
At the end of the month, add up all the hours and give yourself a pat on the back. You're ____ amount of hours closer to your Lambo!
This could be done with anything. Like if you want to learn to code, you could write down how many hours of concentrated effort it took. I personally subscribe to the '10,000 hour rule,' which says that it takes 10,000 hours to achieve complete mastery of something. If you know how many hours you've spent learning something, you'll know you're on the right track!
I also keep track of my hours "eliminating waste," like selling old inventory, cleaning up and organizing, creating standard operating procedures, and things like that. Things that help you do your main work easier and make your life in general easier.
I personally think that eliminating waste is just as important as doing your main work. You gotta stay lean and mean and super efficient. For more info about the philosophy of eliminating waste, check out "The Toyota Way." Eliminating waste is their go-to strategy for greatness.
Just some stuff I've found to be useful. Hope this helps!
Dislike ads? Become a Fastlane member:
Subscribe today and surround yourself with winners and millionaire mentors, not those broke friends who only want to drink beer and play video games. :-)
Membership Required: Upgrade to Expose Nearly 1,000,000 Posts
Ready to Unleash the Millionaire Entrepreneur in You?
Become a member of the Fastlane Forum, the private community founded by best-selling author and multi-millionaire entrepreneur MJ DeMarco. Since 2007, MJ DeMarco has poured his heart and soul into the Fastlane Forum, helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time, win their financial freedom, and live their best life.
With more than 39,000 posts packed with insights, strategies, and advice, you’re not just a member—you’re stepping into MJ’s inner-circle, a place where you’ll never be left alone.
Become a member and gain immediate access to...
- Active Community: Ever join a community only to find it DEAD? Not at Fastlane! As you can see from our home page, life-changing content is posted dozens of times daily.
- Exclusive Insights: Direct access to MJ DeMarco’s daily contributions and wisdom.
- Powerful Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of successful entrepreneurs who can offer mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities.
- Proven Strategies: Learn from the best in the business, with actionable advice and strategies that can accelerate your success.
"You are the average of the five people you surround yourself with the most..."
Who are you surrounding yourself with? Surround yourself with millionaire success. Join Fastlane today!
Join Today
)
