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"Mind Management" book notes



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Table of Contents


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It's not about time management


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Productivity isn't about time management - it's about mind management. When you put a lot of effort into something, there are:


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Empty slots in the calendar


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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...


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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.

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    Follow your mood


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    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...

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    Boosting creativity


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    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

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    The right mood for the task at hand


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    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


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    Creativity hacks




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    Planning and strategizing


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    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.


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    Fake it until you make it.




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