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1# Productivity
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3- Define the task requirements and [[goals]] clearly.
4- Done is better than perfect.
5- Do the worst thing first. Give yourself a reward once you're done.
6- Adopt a fixed volume approach to productivity.
7 - Tough choices are inevitable; focus on making them consciously and well.
8 - Create smaller chunks. This helps getting in the flow (find the right balance between the challenge of the activity and your own skills levels).
9- Avoid multitasking. Focus on one big project at a time, and see it to completion before moving onto the next.
10- Leverage the power of positive pressure by publicly committing to your goals.
11- [Improve your environment](https://nesslabs.com/neuroscience-of-procrastination). Design your workspace in a way that minimizes distractions, whether physical or digital.
12- **What is optimal for me won't be optimal for you**. You'll have to experiment to find out what works best for you.
13- [[Journaling|Keep a log]] of what happened each day. You can also add what you've learned!
14- Create [[checklist]] for repetitive processes. For example, a [[checklist]] detailing all the tasks to do before ending the day.
15- "Where is the good knife?" If you're looking for your good X, it means you have bad Xs. Throw those out.
16- Your mind should be flexible, but your processes should be repeatable and predictable.