Comments on: Productivity in a Hostile Environment http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/productivity-in-a-hostile-environment/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:44:23 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Is it Really Test Anxiety or Are You Just a Little Nervous? | Pimp Your Grades | Study Tips. Good Grades. http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/productivity-in-a-hostile-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-50639 Is it Really Test Anxiety or Are You Just a Little Nervous? | Pimp Your Grades | Study Tips. Good Grades. Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:58:37 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/productivity-in-a-hostile-environment/#comment-50639 [...] are two great articles to get your started: The Radical Simplicity Manifesto by Cal Newport and Productivity in a Hostile Environment by Pick The [...] [...] are two great articles to get your started: The Radical Simplicity Manifesto by Cal Newport and Productivity in a Hostile Environment by Pick The [...]

]]> By: Richard Thomas http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/productivity-in-a-hostile-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-49476 Richard Thomas Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:10:49 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/productivity-in-a-hostile-environment/#comment-49476 You're right that you have to approach such a situation delicately, you can't just do what you want with no regard for other obligations. But there is scope for compromise. That's why I follow tip 2 - get up early to focus on my priorities - leaving time to pull my weight elsewhere as Ben suggests. Which tactics you use will partly be informed by who you're dealing with. You’re right that you have to approach such a situation delicately, you can’t just do what you want with no regard for other obligations.

But there is scope for compromise. That’s why I follow tip 2 – get up early to focus on my priorities – leaving time to pull my weight elsewhere as Ben suggests. Which tactics you use will partly be informed by who you’re dealing with.

]]> By: Ben http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/productivity-in-a-hostile-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-49267 Ben Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:05:33 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/productivity-in-a-hostile-environment/#comment-49267 I have to come in slightly on the side of your partner. If the expectation is that you have certain household chores that are your responsibility - the washing up for example - and they are being neglected in favour of reading productivity blogs then your partner will have some negativity towards to your reading of productivity blogs. I think #6 suggested by Geoff Robertson is a pretty good idea. Also I'm sure there are some activities that your partner does that you see as a waste of time. I have to come in slightly on the side of your partner. If the expectation is that you have certain household chores that are your responsibility – the washing up for example – and they are being neglected in favour of reading productivity blogs then your partner will have some negativity towards to your reading of productivity blogs.

I think #6 suggested by Geoff Robertson is a pretty good idea.

Also I’m sure there are some activities that your partner does that you see as a waste of time.

]]> By: MrPositioning.com (Stanley Bronstein) http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/productivity-in-a-hostile-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-49181 MrPositioning.com (Stanley Bronstein) Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:02:26 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/productivity-in-a-hostile-environment/#comment-49181 Tip #7 - Do what you know is best for you. You can't let other people hold you back or hold you down. IF the people around you are the right ones, they will understand. If they do NOT understand, then they are not the right people for you to be around. That's my opinion. Mr. Positioning Stanley F. Bronstein Attorney, CPA, Author & Professional Speaker Tip #7 – Do what you know is best for you. You can’t let other people hold you back or hold you down. IF the people around you are the right ones, they will understand. If they do NOT understand, then they are not the right people for you to be around.

That’s my opinion.

Mr. Positioning
Stanley F. Bronstein
Attorney, CPA, Author & Professional Speaker

]]> By: Geoff Robertson http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/productivity-in-a-hostile-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-48323 Geoff Robertson Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:50:49 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/productivity-in-a-hostile-environment/#comment-48323 Richard, your place sounds like mine at the moment. "When are you ever going to make your first million?" "Why do you spend so much time on that darn computer?" "If what you are doing is meant to be a money-making business why am I still working?" I use your #2 and #3 a lot. #5 could be taken a bit negatively in my situation. How about this for #6? 6. Take Care of the Little Things Take short breaks from your activities to make sure the little things in life are taken care of. * Always keep the garbage bins emptied * Wash up as often as needed * Bring home a gift occasionally * Feed the dog/cat/giraffe * Make the bed and take out the dirty clothes Adapt the idea to your situation. By keeping on top of the niggling jobs it helps to smooth out the day and free up more time to be productive. - Geoff Richard, your place sounds like mine at the moment.

“When are you ever going to make your first million?”

“Why do you spend so much time on that darn computer?”

“If what you are doing is meant to be a money-making business why am I still working?”

I use your #2 and #3 a lot. #5 could be taken a bit negatively in my situation.

How about this for #6?

6. Take Care of the Little Things
Take short breaks from your activities to make sure the little things in life are taken care of.
* Always keep the garbage bins emptied
* Wash up as often as needed
* Bring home a gift occasionally
* Feed the dog/cat/giraffe
* Make the bed and take out the dirty clothes

Adapt the idea to your situation. By keeping on top of the niggling jobs it helps to smooth out the day and free up more time to be productive.

- Geoff

]]> By: Peter http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/productivity-in-a-hostile-environment/comment-page-1/#comment-48306 Peter Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:27:25 +0000 http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/productivity-in-a-hostile-environment/#comment-48306 <p>For me, I could substitute the word "productivity" with "blogging" in this article and it would sum up my situation pretty well at times (although it would be a bit too extreme to call it "hostile"). The first four points are very effective. I would be very careful about using #5 though!</p> For me, I could substitute the word “productivity” with “blogging” in this article and it would sum up my situation pretty well at times (although it would be a bit too extreme to call it “hostile”). The first four points are very effective. I would be very careful about using #5 though!

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