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41 " Good decisions come from experience. Experience comes from making bad decisions. — Mark Twain "
― Damon Zahariades , How to Make Better Decisions: 14 Smart Tactics for Curbing Your Biases, Managing Your Emotions, And Making Fearless Decisions in Every Area of Your Life!
42 " minutes Take a 10-minute break Work for 50 minutes Take a 10-minute break Work for 50 minutes Take a 40-minute break Work for 50 minutes Take a 10-minute break Work for 50 minutes Take a 20-minute break Work for 50 minutes Call it a night! "
― Damon Zahariades , The Time Chunking Method: A 10-Step Action Plan For Increasing Your Productivity (Time Management And Productivity Action Guide Series)
43 " Most of us care how others perceive us. We want to be thought of as good, caring, helpful individuals. To that end, we go out of our way to appear so through our actions. "
― Damon Zahariades , The Art Of Saying NO: How To Stand Your Ground, Reclaim Your Time And Energy, And Refuse To Be Taken For Granted (Without Feeling Guilty!)
44 " allowing your needs to remain unaddressed while you continuously cater to others is the path toward resentment and bitterness. "
45 " That’s the fear of missing out (FOMO for short). It’s the anxiety we feel at the prospect of being unable to take advantage of opportunities. And it’s a common reason many of us say yes even when we realize saying no would be a better decision. For example, at the workplace, we take on new projects because we fear that declining them will impede the advancement of our careers. With our friends, we commit ourselves to activities because we’re afraid to miss out on rewarding experiences. Social media only reinforces this tendency. We’re constantly reading Facebook on our phones and tablets, watching others post about their experiences, and chiding ourselves for not having our own to post. We end up saying yes to things just so we don’t feel left out. "
46 " In other words, by taking care of others, I was consciously neglecting to take care of myself. I was ignoring my family. I was putting my studies on the back burner. And I was growing increasingly stressed and unhappy because I wasn’t able to do the things I relished. "
47 " First, when you attend networking events, focus on the 20% of individuals you know are able to help you. Nurture those relationships. Second, spend only 20% of your time talking about yourself. Spend 80% of your time listening to others. You’ll make a better impression. Third, invert the 80/20 rule when following up with new people you’ve met. Spend the majority of your time following up with the small number of high-value contacts. "
― Damon Zahariades , 80/20 Your Life! How To Get More Done With Less Effort And Change Your Life In The Process!
48 " Will some people consider you selfish when you say no to them? Of course. You can’t control that. And it’s worth noting, you’re not responsible for them feeling that way. "
49 " a life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. "
― Damon Zahariades , The Joy Of Imperfection: A Stress-Free Guide To Silencing Your Inner Critic, Conquering Perfectionism, and Becoming The Best Version Of Yourself!
50 " Anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn't the work he's supposed to be doing at that moment. "
― Damon Zahariades , The Procrastination Cure: 21 Proven Tactics For Conquering Your Inner Procrastinator, Mastering Your Time, And Boosting Your Productivity!
51 " First, whining and complaining about unfavorable conditions does nothing to resolve them. "
― Damon Zahariades , The Mental Toughness Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Facing Life's Challenges, Managing Negative Emotions, and Overcoming Adversity with Courage and Poise
52 " Parkinson’s law. This law states that "work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion. "
53 " A perfectionist will work on a task or project until he or she feels it is perfect. The downside of doing so is wasted time. When “good enough” will suffice, perfection is an unnecessary luxury, and oftentimes a costly one. "
54 " For still others, helping someone is a way to compensate for a perceived deficit. The gratitude we receive allows us to forget about traits we dislike about ourselves. "
55 " Set specific times of the day to check your email. Pick two and treat them like appointments with yourself. Test different times of the morning, afternoon and evening. Track which times best complement your schedule, energy levels and workflow. 2. Keep your email software closed while you work. "
― Damon Zahariades , The 30-Day Productivity Boost (Vol. 1): 30 Bad Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Time Management (And How To Fix Them!)
56 " For still others, helping someone is a way to compensate for a perceived deficit. The gratitude we receive allows us to forget about traits we dislike about ourselves. These motivations are understandable. But left unchecked, they can cause us to repeatedly ignore our own needs and priorities. "
57 " Your task list isn’t a tool for getting everything done. Rather, it’s a tool that will ensure you get the right things done. It’s important to understand the difference. "
― Damon Zahariades , To-Do List Formula: A Stress-Free Guide To Creating To-Do Lists That Work!
58 " How To Create The Perfect To-Do List. The purpose of a batch list is to organize all of your tiny tasks in one place. Tiny tasks are items that take less than 10 minutes to complete. The idea is to batch them together and address them during a single work session. "
59 " There will always be someone who could benefit from your attention. There will always be people who will gladly accept your help if you offer it. But keep in mind, you’re not responsible for solving other people’s problems. You’re responsible for yourself and those who depend on you (e.g. your immediate family). "
60 " It’s best to start small. Take advantage of “easy wins” in the beginning, and grow accustomed to trusting your own convictions. You’ll slowly strengthen your sense of personal authority. "