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You think of the activities too much. The 'high-performers' I know, do it unconsciously. They had developed the habits to be 'high-performers'. They don't waste

You think of the activities too much. The 'high-performers' I know, do it unconsciously. They had developed the habits to be 'high-performers'. They don't waste mental energy/willpower on the activities they do daily. They start writing/blogging every day for 3 months, then suddenly is a habit of writing 2 hours per day. They do not think 'I need to write today' they just write. Then they develop another habit; they start coding an idea for the next 4 months. After a year of daily coding, it outputs 2 or 3 great side projects. At the end of 5 years, the projects are on the double digits. Then they develop a fitness habit, they start by swimming an hour a day, then adding a running hour, then cycling weekly. At the end of the year, they complete a half-ironman.

JMTQp8lwXL 8y ago
For some people, the challenge is having more goals than you can reasonably make room for. Your strategy works, but it doesn't scale infinitely. Working full-time, excelling at a side business, maintaining a quality relationship with your spouse, and going to the gym regularly? It's too much, and something has to give. So you dedicate more time to certain areas, then rotate which areas you prioritize. It's far from a winning battle, or truly excelling in any area.
- jmchuster 8y ago
  > Warren Buffett's secret to success is intense focus - instead of doing more, he does less. He once told his pilot that in order to reach his goals, he needed to do three things. The first was to write down his 25 top goals, and then circle the top 5 most important. Then, separate the top 5 into their own list - and goals 6-25 get put on a 'not to do' list. Ignore everything on the 'not to do' list until you've achieved your top 5.
  - idoh 8y ago
    FYI Warren Buffett never said that, it's an internet myth. I saw an interview with Buffett and he was asked about it and denied saying it (although he did say the advice seemed reasonable).
    - jmchuster 8y ago
      My life is a lie :(
- raztogt21 8y ago
  Some people get burnt out quick on a high demanding full-time job. Some people don't. Some people require huge will power to exercise. Some people don't. Some people require a huge amount of energy to maintain a quality relationship with their SO, for others is natural to have a good relationship. I get your point. But my main idea is not related to that. Is about to build habits to make those high productive activities effortless.
  - all2 8y ago
    I think this is the core of what I was trying to ask when I submitted my questions. Whats the difference between me and them? What do I lack that another doesn't? > Is about to build habits to make those high productive activities effortless. I know others have spoken on this, but could you also expand on this?
    - raztogt21 8y ago
      Develop one habit at a time. It could take up to 6 months to start them without effort. Don't try to learn multiple things at once. I found that a clean diet + 8 hours of sleep works wonders to stick to good things. It should be your step 0. I'm not learning/doing new stuff until my diet and sleep are on point 100%.

JMTQp8lwXL 8y ago

For some people, the challenge is having more goals than you can reasonably make room for. Your strategy works, but it doesn't scale infinitely. Working full-time, excelling at a side business, maintaining a quality relationship with your spouse, and going to the gym regularly? It's too much, and something has to give. So you dedicate more time to certain areas, then rotate which areas you prioritize. It's far from a winning battle, or truly excelling in any area.

jmchuster 8y ago
> Warren Buffett's secret to success is intense focus - instead of doing more, he does less. He once told his pilot that in order to reach his goals, he needed to do three things. The first was to write down his 25 top goals, and then circle the top 5 most important. Then, separate the top 5 into their own list - and goals 6-25 get put on a 'not to do' list. Ignore everything on the 'not to do' list until you've achieved your top 5.
- idoh 8y ago
  FYI Warren Buffett never said that, it's an internet myth. I saw an interview with Buffett and he was asked about it and denied saying it (although he did say the advice seemed reasonable).
  - jmchuster 8y ago
    My life is a lie :(
raztogt21 8y ago
Some people get burnt out quick on a high demanding full-time job. Some people don't. Some people require huge will power to exercise. Some people don't. Some people require a huge amount of energy to maintain a quality relationship with their SO, for others is natural to have a good relationship. I get your point. But my main idea is not related to that. Is about to build habits to make those high productive activities effortless.
- all2 8y ago
  I think this is the core of what I was trying to ask when I submitted my questions. Whats the difference between me and them? What do I lack that another doesn't? > Is about to build habits to make those high productive activities effortless. I know others have spoken on this, but could you also expand on this?
  - raztogt21 8y ago
    Develop one habit at a time. It could take up to 6 months to start them without effort. Don't try to learn multiple things at once. I found that a clean diet + 8 hours of sleep works wonders to stick to good things. It should be your step 0. I'm not learning/doing new stuff until my diet and sleep are on point 100%.