Book: The now habit

We need better tools than procrastination.

We need better time management + structure to deal with our commitments

One strategy is to use an activity log to measure time spent and resultant thoughts and feelings.

• In my experience, this adds some friction.

You need a stronger sense of self worth. i.e. One that is not hurt by these threats to your identity.

• Can’t keep fighting these threats to your identity
• This requires developing a strong core through iteration which requires multiple failures

One solution to overcoming your body’s natural fight or flight response is actionability.

• replace shoulds with actionable goals
• What, When, Where, How

Benefitial thinking patterns:

• When can I start?
• Make it work, then refactor, then optimize
• No time to play -> I must take time to play

Time to play is time for physical and mental renewal.

• Guilt free play is important to focus on work

Initial rate of progress is always slow. You get faster when you see more.

Shipping beats perfection.