Zen to done (ZTD)

  • focus on your habit change for 30 days, then move on to the next
  • 10 habits
    • collect habit
    • process habit
    • plan habit
      • each week, list the Big Rocks and schedule them first
      • each day 1-3 MITs (most important task)
      • swallow the frogs as soon as possible
    • do habit
      • do one task at a time, without distractions
    • simple trusted system habit
      • keep simple lists (thanks, listography <3)
    • organize habit
      • a place for everything: sort right away
    • review habit
      • review your system and goals weekly
    • simplify habit
      • reduce your goals and tasks to essentials, simplify your commitments
      • be sure that your projects and tasks line up with your yearly and life goals
    • routine habit
      • set and keep routines
    • find your passion habit
      • constantly seek things about which you're passionate
  • be patient
  • gradual life changes last further
  • habit change methodology
    • commitment
    • practice
    • motivation
    • tracking
    • support
    • rewards
    • focus
    • positive thinking
  • only have those commitments in your life that really give you joy and value
  • focus on those big tasks, that will make a name for you, that will generate long-term income, that will give you lasting satisfaction and hapiness. Those are your Big Rocks. Eliminate the rest.
mar 6 2013 ∞
aug 4 2017 +