Convincing Yourself to be Productive Every Day
Posted by Jacques - May 13, 2009
Slackers tend to have this kind of disease that is both a blessing and a curse. We try to live life to its maximum enjoyment but it is often self defeating. People to this day have no idea of the kind of struggle it is for me to get up and do something. I know I have to be productive, but I often never take even the first step towards it.
Procrastination and laziness are my sworn enemies.
Here are the steps that get me mentally prepped for completing tasks.
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How to Procrastinate Effectively
Posted by Jacques - March 13, 2009
Sorry guys I know I haven’t written a post in a while, but it was part of my plan to write this post *wink*. Actually, procrastination is a topic close to my heart. It’s one of the slacker techniques we use to be productive and effective. Huh? Effective you say? Yes, it’s true.
Slackers are lazy people, we don’t like to expend energy and time. If a task can be done later, why do it today? Often times you will find that many of these important tasks can put off and some of them can be delayed indefinitely. But there’s a key to successful slacking. That key is found in the margin of error between being that guy who pulled off that amazing project in one night and managing to do more than everyone else, or that other guy who is always late, missing deadlines, and no longer works for the company.
Here are the key points to procrastinating effectively:
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Slacker Method for Writing Long B.S. Papers and Business Plans
Posted by Jacques - February 22, 2009
Writing can sometimes be a chore if it’s something you’re forced into doing. Whether we’re writing a business plan or an essay, we sometimes have to dress up an idea with lots of words in order to make people feel at ease with what we’re saying.
Here are a few tips for overcoming writer’s block, length, and a host of other problems slackers often face in having to provide more information than necessary.
1. Start with an outline and break out your ideas.
Sometimes we have things to say, but it’s just a matter of not knowing how much detail we need to meet the desired length of content. Intro-Body-Conclusion is a good standard. Then break down from there. For example, the body section can be broken down into your key points. The key points can be broken down into sentences, and the sentences can be elaborated upon. Using the power of exponential growth (or pyramid schemes) you’ll have a mountain of words in no time. Continue reading Slacker Method for Writing Long B.S. Papers and Business Plans…
Slacker Method for Getting Ready for Work Faster
Posted by Jacques - January 26, 2009
Ultimately, a good slacker would find a way to go to work in sneakers and a T, or better yet, not go to work at all. However, for the rest of us, how we spend the ten minutes after hitting the snooze for the second time are the most crucial for keeping our jobs.
Here are some tips that have helped me to save more time in the morning, cutting my 30 minute routine into 5 minutes. Anotherwords, here are some tips that will let you sleep in longer.
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Life Changing Authors Meet and Free Book Giveaway
Posted by Jacques - January 16, 2009
1/19/09 The winners have been announced.
This month, two authors that have had the greatest influence on my life met together and discussed their basic philosophies. It is a pleasure and a treat for me to be able to witness them interact with each other as I have learned so much from both of them. Earlier in January, Tim Ferris author of The Four Hour Work Week blog interviewed Leo, and then just yesterday, Leo interviewed Tim Ferris and posted the audio on his blog Zen Habits. Again, this was a treat for me, and I was excited to see them recognize each other for their great contributions. Leo for showing us how wonderful it is to live our lives simply, and Tim for how much we can accomplish if we focus and streamline.
Today, I am offering their books, The Power of Less (Hardcover) by Leo Babauta and The 4 Hour Work Week (Hardcover) by Tim Ferris. Also another author that has inspired me to do more with my money is Suze Orman. I will be giving away her book too, The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke. These books will absolutely change your life.
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Slacker Method for Getting Emails on Any Cell Phone
Posted by Jacques - January 3, 2009
I like to stay connected, but I don’t always like to carry around a bulky blackberry or smartphone with me. Sometimes, I like to walk around sporting a slimmer or simpler phone that looks better in my pocket or isn’t complicated to use. Whenever I’m in the mood to take my Razr instead of my Crackberry, I simply forward my emails to my phone. No special software to download, no services to pay for, no messy hacking.
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