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That´s interesting. In which case hasn´t it helped you? I mean, breaking up tasks into smaller pieces does make the "big task" way more manageable.
by PeOe 9y ago
That´s interesting. In which case hasn´t it helped you? I mean, breaking up tasks into smaller pieces does make the "big task" way more manageable.
- agumonkey 9y agoI was mostly commenting on the start slow and simple and get going. Sometimes having a low entry barrier and then have some inertia in the activity does create a good rhythm/regular schedule. But sometimes I just give up. Other times what I need is some god damn good old drive to start rolling up my sleeve and get done with that pile of whatever. So yes in theory, breaking things down is good, but it's not always the determining factor. I hope it's a bit clearer.
- PeOe 9y agoYeah, true! I see your point now! I guess the determining factor is a mix of motivation and drive combined with "getting started". Breaking tasks up into smaller tasks doesn´t really do anything if you have no motivation and don´t get started.
- agumonkey 9y agoSometimes I think we should have resistance training. Just to get used to slightly unpleasant things, done a dozen times.
- PeOe 9y agoWould definitely benefit the motivational factor a lot. In fact, people nowadays would describe most tasks as "unpleasant". "Necessary" or "has to be done" are often categorized as unpleasant.
- jvagner 9y agoThere's a book called "The War of Art" that addresses exactly that: "resistance"
- agumonkey 9y agooh what a surprise, thanks
- AlexCoventry 9y agoIt's great. I highly recommend it.