Work on the novel each morning before engaging the Outlook. One hour, minimum. Do not visit this blog until that work is done.
Keep a notebook with me at all times.
Have at least 30 items in active submission at all times (I'm giving myself two weeks to ramp this up--currently, I have only 1).
Put any pressing duties onto a 3X5 card. If it fills up before noon, that means my life is too full of shit. Outsource or actively banish the items that spill over.
Exercise each afternoon. Create an interface after work and before home that involves sweat, and then take a half hour to edit the morning's writing.
Do not drink alcohol Sunday-Wednesday.
Drink more water, less coffee. French press instead Mr. Coffee.
Stop wasting time with too many transitions. See the whole picture of the day instead of the hour-by-hour of the day.
Don't forget my friends.
Don't forget my family.
Don't forget to be gracious.
Don't forget to tell my sweetheart I love him.
Don't dwell.
Do cut out the activities that feel like obligation.
Don't waste time on shitty people.
Keep piles at bay.
Buy a shredding machine.
Good rules. I hope they help you stay focused and productive.
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