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#ProdChat – 10/23/13 – Tackling Tough Tasks

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#ProdChat – 10/23/13 – Tackling Tough Tasks

  1. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    We all have tasks that are just plain tough. In this #productivity hour, we’re discussing how to tackle tough tasks! #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:00:12

  2. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly #productivity conversation! t.co/h7BYVJS8eG | Today’s Topic: “Tackling Tough Tasks”

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:00:20

  3. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @michgunn @apinaud Hey, Michelle and Augusto! Welcome to #prodchat!

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:01:32

  4. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Hey @rsidneysmith, @apinaud, and everyone!! #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:02:15

  5. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    So, let’s start with introductions! In a tweet, introduce yourself. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:02:18

  6. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @rsidneysmith @michgunn hello guys! #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:02:23

  7. UbaTheDiplomat

    Uba™@UbaTheDiplomat
    @rsidneysmith Hello. I’m Uba. @MaybornSchool grad student at UNT. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:02:48

  8. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    #TweetDeck updated their UI. Ugh! Don’t love the new pop-side window for writing/replying. #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:03:29

  9. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    Hello #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:03:30

  10. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @UbaTheDiplomat Welcome to #prodchat! Glad to have you here, Uba! 🙂

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:03:45

  11. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @GTDbloke Hey! Good to see you! 🙂 #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:03:48

  12. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    I am a #bestseller #author. I am an #Omnifocus user and a fan of #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:04:02

  13. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Hey! Welcome! RT @UbaTheDiplomat: @rsidneysmith Hello. I’m Uba. @MaybornSchool grad student at UNT. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:04:17

  14. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @GTDbloke Hey, Martin! Good to have you on #prodchat today!

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:04:22

  15. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q1: WHAT MAKES A TASK DIFFICULT TO ACCOMPLISH FOR YOU (USUALLY)? #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:05:06

  16. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Right, intros… I’m Michelle. Productivity fan. GTDer. OmniFocus fan. etc… 😉 #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:05:22

  17. UbaTheDiplomat

    Uba™@UbaTheDiplomat
    @rsidneysmith A1: Procrastination #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:05:40

  18. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @GTDbloke hello sir. Good to see you here #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:05:49

  19. UbaTheDiplomat

    Uba™@UbaTheDiplomat
    @michgunn Likewise #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:06:02

  20. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @UbaTheDiplomat We’ll get to procrastination! So hang tight! 🙂 #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:06:16

  21. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A1 Not wanting to do it. The inner child cries, “I DON’T WANNA!!!” #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:06:26

  22. UbaTheDiplomat

    Uba™@UbaTheDiplomat
    @rsidneysmith lol ok #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:06:35

  23. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    A1 Lack of clarify and getting lost on the big scheme of the project instead of focus on the Detail of the task #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:06:46

  24. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A1 if it’s outside my “standard deviation” of skills #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:06:52

  25. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A1: A task is usually tough when it has multiple moving parts, dependencies. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:07:35

  26. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A1 in the past if I had to deliver a tough or critical message #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:07:38

  27. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    RT @GTDbloke A1 if it’s outside my “standard deviation” of skills #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:07:44

  28. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    RT @apinaud A1 Lack of clarify and getting lost on the big scheme of the project instead of focus on the Detail of the task #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:07:50

  29. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    RT @michgunn A1 Not wanting to do it. The inner child cries, “I DON’T WANNA!!!” #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:07:57

  30. UbaTheDiplomat

    Uba™@UbaTheDiplomat
    RT @rsidneysmith: RT @michgunn A1 Not wanting to do it. The inner child cries, “I DON’T WANNA!!!” #ProdChat <- lmao so true

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:08:11

  31. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A1 Oh… if it involves a phone call. I don’t know why, but I hate making calls. Funny, huh? #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:08:19

  32. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @GTDbloke Those do make tasks tough for me as well, depending on what role I am in in the project/organization. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:08:24

  33. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @michgunn that inner child is a problem usually. Mine will only eat ice cream 😉 #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:08:46

  34. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A1 unexpected lack of commitment by the other stakeholders #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:08:54

  35. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @michgunn That’s interesting. I avoid picking up my phone sometimes…with no good reason…possibly for the same unknown reason! #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:09:35

  36. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @michgunn I love texts. Prefer phone than email #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:09:44

  37. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A1 how about knowing it ain’t going to go anywhere! #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:10:00

  38. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q2: HOW OFTEN IN YOUR WORK AND PERSONAL LIFE DO YOU RUN INTO (OR ARE ASSIGNED) TOUGH TASKS? #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:10:04

  39. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q3: TRADITIONAL ADVICE IS TO DO THE TOUGHEST TASK FIRST. DOES THAT WORK FOR YOU? WHY, OR WHY NOT? #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:20:56

  40. MaryChayko

    Mary Chayko@MaryChayko
    @rsidneysmith A3: Everyone has different rhythms, though…some people are useless in the A.M. Though that’s my optimal time. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:31:24

  41. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @GTDbloke @rsidneysmith @amazon I hope you enjoy it #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:31:46

  42. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q4: HOW DO YOU OVERCOME PROCRASTINATION & INERTIA WHEN IT COMES TO TOUGH TASKS? #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:31:51

  43. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q4: HOW DO YOU OVERCOME PROCRASTINATION & INERTIA WHEN IT COMES TO TOUGH TASKS? #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:31:51

  44. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A3 Yes, I like this advice. Doing the tough task first gets it out of the way and keeps me from procrastinating everything #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:32:00

  45. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @MaryChayko It’s true that everyone tends toward an optimal time of day. 🙂 #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:32:10

  46. MaryChayko

    Mary Chayko@MaryChayko
    @UbaTheDiplomat @rsidneysmith Beware the all-nighter…it can get you through one task, but screw you up for 2-3 days afterward. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:32:31

  47. UbaTheDiplomat

    Uba™@UbaTheDiplomat
    @rsidneysmith A4: I play Grand Theft Auto V to take my mind off of my schoolwork. I eventually get around to doing the work #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:32:33

  48. UbaTheDiplomat

    Uba™@UbaTheDiplomat
    @MaryChayko @rsidneysmith I’ll proceed with caution #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:32:56

  49. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @MaryChayko That’s what it would do for me. I do them occasionally for work, but only when absolutely necessary. @ubathediplomat #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:33:35

  50. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A4 typically more succesfully professionally than non-professionally! #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:33:40

  51. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Just do it. Seriously. 😉 RT Q4: HOW DO YOU OVERCOME PROCRASTINATION & INERTIA WHEN IT COMES TO TOUGH TASKS? #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:33:46

  52. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A4 decompose it #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:34:06

  53. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A4: I’m a huge advocate of breaking things into their elemental next-actions. #GTD #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:34:07

  54. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A4: I’m a huge advocate of breaking things into their elemental next-actions. #GTD #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:34:07

  55. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Me too! RT @GTDbloke: A4 typically more succesfully professionally than non-professionally! #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:34:21

  56. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A4: Also, I look at my calendar and make a specific time block for that tough task in my optimal work time, so it’s “open road!” #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:34:52

  57. MaryChayko

    Mary Chayko@MaryChayko
    @rsidneysmith @UbaTheDiplomat The exception to this is: if you get into a groove, and work is flowing effortlessly…let it flow! #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:34:55

  58. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    RT @GTDbloke A4 decompose it #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:34:58

  59. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A4 create (excuse the pejorative in this company!) a task list #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:35:07

  60. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @michgunn If it were only that simple for so many people. 😉 #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:35:28

  61. UbaTheDiplomat

    Uba™@UbaTheDiplomat
    @MaryChayko @rsidneysmith True. In fact, I have school work to complete beginning tonight #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:35:28

  62. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    If only it were that simple for me too! 🙂 RT @rsidneysmith: @michgunn If it were only that simple for so many people. 😉 #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:35:55

  63. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A4 (from my PM time) create a what first before the when, how, dependecnies, who etc. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:36:30

  64. MaryChayko

    Mary Chayko@MaryChayko
    @rsidneysmith A4: I recommend leaving something small “undone” when stopping, then resuming next time with that easy-to-begin task #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:36:53

  65. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @michgunn Although if @profkrg was here, I bet that works really well to just get willpower through tough tasks! #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:37:32

  66. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @MaryChayko Who was the writer that mythically left his sentences unfinished? 🙂 #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:38:14

  67. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    RT @GTDbloke A4 (from my PM time) create a what first before the when, how, dependecnies, who etc. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:38:26

  68. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A4 collaborate it if possible #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:38:30

  69. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Yes! That really works well for me. RT @GTDbloke A4 collaborate it if possible #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:39:45

  70. MaryChayko

    Mary Chayko@MaryChayko
    #DCIM351, I’m participating in @rsidneysmith‘s #prodchat right now! Check the #prodchat hashtag or my Twitter feed to check out what I did.

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:40:10

  71. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q5: DOES REWARDING YOURSELF FOR TOUGH TASKS WORK? WHAT KINDS OF REWARDS WORK? #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:40:50

  72. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q5: DOES REWARDING YOURSELF FOR TOUGH TASKS WORK? WHAT KINDS OF REWARDS WORK? #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:40:50

  73. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A4 id the root cause is you’re unsure or lacking the capability or motivation admit it to yourself and get help #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:40:53

  74. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A5 self satisfaction works for me #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:41:38

  75. UbaTheDiplomat

    Uba™@UbaTheDiplomat
    @rsidneysmith A5: Yes, rewarded myself by buying a PS3. I got a 3.3 in my 1st year of grad school. I also treat myself to a movie #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:41:58

  76. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @GTDbloke That’s a great point! Sometimes it is difficult to face your id/ego, but it’s likely the best course of action. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:42:04

  77. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A5: I’ve devised a series of tiered rewards that really work well for me when I’m facing tasks I don’t want to do, or are tough. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:42:30

  78. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    A5 It does. Rewarding myself always work for me. It also work for my dogs #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:42:39

  79. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Love it! Yeah… I have to agree. RT @GTDbloke: A5 self satisfaction works for me #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:42:39

  80. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A5: One part of the reward structure is that you need to celebrate the small successes and accomplishments. And, show gratitude. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:42:53

  81. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A5: The other side is that some things are mundane, or just plain difficult, and there’s no reason why not to incentivize. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:43:16

  82. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @apinaud You jest, but so much of our behavioral motivation is identical to dogs (and other intelligent mammals)! 😉 #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:43:52

  83. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @apinaud give this man a liver treat and tickle his belly! #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:44:20

  84. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @rsidneysmith Ray, what’s an example of a reward for a mundane task? #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:44:27

  85. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @michgunn @rsidneysmith dunno but maybe it should be a better reward than doing the opposite! #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:45:16

  86. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Congrats, Uba! MT @UbaTheDiplomat A5: Yes, rewarded myself by buying a PS3. I got a 3.3…. I also treat myself to a movie #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:45:16

  87. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @michgunn @rsidneysmith “for doing …” #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:45:59

  88. UbaTheDiplomat

    Uba™@UbaTheDiplomat
    @rsidneysmith I have these last few weeks and then next semester and I’ll have my Master’s. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:46:05

  89. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @michgunn It depends on the importance…but it can be as basic as a glass of wine to buying myself a tech gadget or a trip. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:46:34

  90. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Home stretch! RT @UbaTheDiplomat @rsidneysmith I have these last few weeks and then next semester and I’ll have my Master’s. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:46:50

  91. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @GTDbloke or bacon! #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:46:56

  92. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    @rsidneysmith Cool. Thanks for sharing. #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:47:21

  93. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    LOL. RT @apinaud @GTDbloke or bacon! #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:47:25

  94. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @rsidneysmith @UbaTheDiplomat gr8 stuff 🙂 #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:47:30

  95. UbaTheDiplomat

    Uba™@UbaTheDiplomat
    @GTDbloke @rsidneysmith I’m ready for winter break #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:48:09

  96. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A5 take a break and listen to some good Jazz #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:48:21

  97. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @michgunn Yeah…and of course, my non-guilty pleasure of rewarding myself with reading after accomplishing mundane tasks! 😛 #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:48:21

  98. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @UbaTheDiplomat I’m not in school for anything right now, and I’m ready for winter break! 😉 #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:48:52

  99. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    RT @GTDbloke A5 take a break and listen to some good Jazz #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:49:05

  100. UbaTheDiplomat

    Uba™@UbaTheDiplomat
    RT @rsidneysmith: RT @GTDbloke A5 take a break and listen to some good Jazz #prodchat <- I have a smooth jazz playlist on Spotify

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:49:27

  101. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @GTDbloke I should add to my Rewards List taking a break to watch some Battlestar Galactica on Netflix! ;-P #BSG #SciFi #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:50:02

  102. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Q6: HAVE YOU TRIED THE IDEA OF “PERSISTENT STARTING” (FROM DR. NEIL FIORE / THE NOW HABIT) REGARDING TOUGH TASKS? #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:50:04

  103. MaryChayko

    Mary Chayko@MaryChayko
    @rsidneysmith Can you say more about this? #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:50:29

  104. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    A6 Haven’t read it yet. Can’t believe it… Really gotta get on that. #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:50:43

  105. UbaTheDiplomat

    Uba™@UbaTheDiplomat
    @rsidneysmith A6: Not really. Perhaps this method will cure my procrastination #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:51:06

  106. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    A6: As those who know me, know I’m a huge Dr. Fiore fan. So, yes yes and yes! #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:51:06

  107. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A6 unfamiliar with idea #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:51:15

  108. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud
    @michgunn procrastinating about reading the anti-procrastination book #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:52:43

  109. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @MaryChayko It’s really the idea of circling back to a task when you stray. Keep starting at it until you stick to completing it. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:52:45

  110. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @UbaTheDiplomat It will! #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:52:52

  111. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Teeheehee! 😉 RT @apinaud: @michgunn procrastinating about reading the anti-procrastination book #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:53:08

  112. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Oh, I didn’t know this was such an unknown bit of material! Yes, persistent starting is really powerful. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:53:17

  113. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Think of Persistent Starting as saying to yourself, “I’m going to do X,” over and over every time you’re not doing it. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:54:00

  114. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @rsidneysmith just ’cause I haven’t heard of it doesn’t means it’s unknown Ray! #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:54:28

  115. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    There are many ways you can manifest persistent starting, but it’s coming back to the task patiently and compassionately. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:54:40

  116. MaryChayko

    Mary Chayko@MaryChayko
    @rsidneysmith A6: Sometimes this works, but sometimes it’s time to cut your losses and move on to something fresh. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:54:52

  117. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @rsidneysmith Yes one can intuitively understand that #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:54:59

  118. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @GTDbloke Hahaha…I don’t mean it’s unknown in concept, but unknown as a term from Dr. Fiore. 😉 #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:55:13

  119. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A6 but don’t let it monopolize you #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:55:49

  120. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A6 or obsess you #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:56:08

  121. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @GTDbloke That’s a risk. I think for people with attentional deficits, it’s about the “focus” not about the obsession. #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:57:00

  122. MaryChayko

    Mary Chayko@MaryChayko
    A6: The trick is to know when to persist and when to move along! #prodchat @rsidneysmith

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:57:24

  123. MaryChayko

    Mary Chayko@MaryChayko
    A6: The trick is to know when to persist and when to move along! #prodchat @rsidneysmith

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:57:24

  124. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Well said! RT @MaryChayko A6: The trick is to know when to persist and when to move along! #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:58:00

  125. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    A6 I think I need to read the book otherwise it all sounds too simple #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:58:42

  126. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @GTDbloke The book has much more to it than just that one technique. Together, it’s a powerful anti-procrastination toolkit. 🙂 #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 17:59:53

  127. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    well as the car guys would say “you’ve just wasted a perfectly good …: #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 18:00:07

  128. michgunn

    Michelle Gunn@michgunn
    Great chatting everyone!! Catch you next week for another #ProdChat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 18:00:29

  129. MaryChayko

    Mary Chayko@MaryChayko
    I’ve enjoyed #prodchat but time to get back to my writing! See you next Wed. 11:40am when you tweet with my class #DCIM351, @rsidneysmith!

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 18:00:37

  130. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    @michgunn you bet and thanks #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 18:01:03

  131. apinaud

    Augusto Pinaud@apinaud

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    Have a great night #ProdChat friends!

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 18:01:04

  132. GTDbloke

    GTDbloke@GTDbloke
    goodnight all #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 18:01:30

  133. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    @MaryChayko I’m looking forward to it, Mary! #DCIM351 #prodchat

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 18:01:42

  134. rsidneysmith

    Ray Sidney-Smith@rsidneysmith
    Thanks #productivity enthusiasts for today’s #ProdChat! Join us again next week! Check out the transcript tomorrow!

    Wed, Oct 23 2013 18:03:11

 

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