06 January 2009

The 4-Hour Workweek

This is my first post after listening to the Audio Book of "The 4-Hour Workweek." by Tim Ferriss.

At this point my mind is still realing from the shear number of actionable things he presents in the book. 

My inner critical parent is working overtime trying to keep from believing in my own ability to achieve. Today I will augment listening to the book by listening to a ZAO meditation as well.

If you have not read "The 4-Hour Workweek" by Tim Ferriss don't. It'll just disturb your life by giving  you a new perspective and actionable steps you can take to live up to the four agreements Don Miguel Ruiz lists in "The Four Agreements." 

Those being:

"Be Impeccable With Your Word" (especially what you tell yourself.)
"Don't Make Assumptions" (especially regarding the nature of work and the world.)
"Always Do Your Best" (even when you don't believe in your own ability.)
"Don't Take Anything Personally." (the universe is not conspiring against you.)

Dave

30 December 2008

Finding your inner demon of lack of productivity

As soon as I find my inner demon and begin the extraction process I begin to have an inner turmoil.

The first stage is 'yeah lets go for it.'
The second stage is 'see you can be different.'
The third stage is 'well you've put off those things you "need" to do long enough we need to get them done.'
The fourth stage is I return to the exact same behaviors and way of life I had.

So today I'm going to change the approach.  I'm not going to "go for it."
I'm not going to make a commitment.
I'm not going to solicite advise.
I'm going to instead focus on my visions and focus on them.

Right now is my time and I want nothing more than to accomplish my goals.


15 December 2008

WTF, over!?!?

 heard one of my co-workers use this line the other day and it made me laugh. 

But I didn't realize how often this can used. On Saturday we got notice of a lien being put on our house. Apparently the builder hadn't paid someone that needed payment and this person put a lien on the house.  

Our response to our agent, escro person, seller's agent, and seller is:

WTF, OVER!?!?

LOL - it communicates so much in so little. 

I see a potential F1337 Command product being born.