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Stop Keeping Busy, Why You Should Say No More Often, & How to Get Organized for a Successful 2023
Mario Peshev
January 14, 2023
Stop Keeping Busy, Why You Should Say No More Often, & How to Get Organized for a Successful 2023
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3 Ideas For Better Habits
1
Be Careful Where You're Putting Your Time
Poet and Philosopher, Henry David Thoreau, on setting clear work objectives to enhance productivity. Philosopher Aristotle on achieving excellence through constant practice.
“It’s not enough to be busy; so are the ants.
The question is: What are we busy about?”
Source: Henry Davis Thoreau
2
Rally Your Troops to Make Your Greatest Impact
40th U.S. President, Ronald Reagan, on how leaders really make their influence.
“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.”
Source: Ronald Reagan
3
Don’t Say Yes to Every Opportunity
TedTalk Speaker & Writer, Derek Sivers, on saving space for the opportunities that really excite you.
“It’s an easier decision. Say no to almost everything. This starts to free your time and mind. Then, when you find something you’re actually excited about, you’ll have the space in your life to give it your full attention.
You’ll be able to take massive action, in a way that most people can’t, because you cleared away your clutter in advance. Saying no makes your yes more powerful.”
Productivity Tools and Resources
4
Organize Your Tasks and To-Dos
Todoist is a task manager and to-do list app designed to help you become more focused, organized, and calm.
5
Keep Track of Everything in Your Work & Life in One Place
Notion is the all-in-one workspace that combines notes, docs, project management, and wikis — and makes them all customizable.
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Today I Learned: That there are no muscles in your fingers: Their function is controlled by muscles in your palms and arms. (Source)
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