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"Mind Management" book notes

Published at 2023-11-11T22:21:47+02:00

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The point of diminishing returns

The point of negative return

Empty slots in the calendar

If we do more things in less time and use all possible slots, speed read, etc., we are more productive. But in reality, that's not the entire truth. You also exchange one thing against everything else.... You cut out too much from your actual life.

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When you safe time...

...keep it.

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Creative thinking needs space. It will pay dividends tomorrow.

You will be rewarded with the "Eureka effect" - a sudden new insight.

Follow your mood

Ask yourself: what is my mood now? We never have the energy to do anything, so the better strategy is to follow your current mode and energy. E.g.:

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Didn't sleep enough today? Then, do simple, non-demanding tasks at work

Had a great sleep, and there is even time before work starts? Pull in a workout...

Boosting creativity

The morning without coffee is a gift for creativity, but you often get distracted. Minimize distractions, too. I have no window to stare out but a plain blank wall.

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Don't race with time but walk alongside it as rough time lines.

Don't judge every day after the harvest, but the seed you lay

The right mood for the task at hand

We need to try many different combinations. Limiting ourselves and trying too hard makes us frustrated and burn out. Creativity requires many iterations.

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It gives you pleasure and is in a good mood. This increases creativity if you do what you want to do.

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Creativity hacks

Coffee can cause anxiety.
Go to open spaces for creativity.
Go to closed spaces for polishing.

Planning and strategizing

Minds work better in sprints and not in marathons. Have a weekly plan, not a daily one.

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You could schedule exploratory tasks when you are under grief. Sound systems should create slack for creativity. Plan only for a few minutes.

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Fake it until you make it.

E.g. act calm if you want to be calm.