Simple productivity formula

Break things apart. And when are doing part1, think only of part1.

And it is truly amazing how difficult it is to achieve that true focus, and I am sure it will be even more amazing to see what I can achieve when that level focus is actually reached. I can already see glimpses of it.

"Nothing is impossible if you try hard enough" - What a stupid statement! Lets try and disprove it. And the process is great fun! And you will never cease to amaze yourself. :)

When the going gets tough,

The tough get going...

Drive

your own agenda when it is necessary.

Crises

Crises are the spice of life. When you are heading towards one, take it on with full force. Dont let it get away. And enjoy every moment of the fight. :)

Sleep

Beyond a point, your mind needs rest. You wont be able to do more just by spending more time if you mind is not in a position to cooperate. :)

Keep passing the buck..

Prioritize tasks where you are holding everyone up. And if it will take time for you to get such a work done, figure out a way to distribute/redirect this such that you are not a bottleneck. :)

You will definitely make mistakes..

But keep clapping! (In this case, marching)
And keep trying to do it better! :D

Look around and enjoy the scenery

Continue marching. Strive to march even in your sleep. And look around. There are so many things to see.. to hear.. to feel.. waiting for you to enjoy them. And as you march, you see newer and better things. And the rhythm of the marching helps you enjoy them better. Enjoy them. And strive to march better! Remember the boy with the teaspoon learning :)

A good thaniavardhanam makes sense only when you understand the thaalam. And when you do, its simply amazing :D

When things are not the way you want them to be..

Just grin. :D It is very simple to do. You just will your mind to curve your lips upwards.. further up. Great! It makes you feel much better :D

Keep grinning. March with a grin! Be happy. Don't stop. And don't even think of walking. :D

One thing at a time.

Your task list should remember everything else for you. So forget about everything else, focus on the task at hand. Set a time when it is due and try to finish it by then. Deadlines are another way to structure your mind and force it to march.

Ideally, all you should care about is the task in hand (and ofcourse make sure everything else is on the task list). Once you achieve this, time will take care of itself. Everything else will take care of itself. Its all about focus! Structured focus! :)

Keep marching...

Dont stop. Dont walk.

Focus!

It is really stupid if you cant find time to do 20 minutes of breathing everyday! Stop walking and start marching!!! Keep marching and maintain the structure till it becomes a part of you.

On October 12th 2008, someone learned that

"Structure is essential. Your mind likes freedom, but it works but better if that freedom is bound by a structure. Just like music. Just like Shakespearean sonnets.

That structure is provided by regularity. It sets a rhythm on which you can ride. Without the rhythm, what you do is meaningless. Make sure you maintain that rhythm. A simple way to enforce this rhythm is to do a good thing regularly. Every day without fail. Learnings. Kriya. Readings. Whatever it might me."

Looks like he did not learn it too well :-)

When in doubt,

Confirm. Then reconfirm. And then confirm once again to be sure. Never trust the word of a single person. Always check and make sure. And then check again.

The number of things you do dont matter...

What matters is the the number of things you do well. Pay attention to details. If you feel you cannot do something whole-heartedly, dont do it! But once you are in, you HAVE to do it well. Else it doesnt count.

Be very careful..

When you recommend people. Especially when your recommendation counts.

Task list

Nothing is too trivial to put on your task list.

Life

is not only about you.. that would be too simple and too unsatisfying! :)

The total time available in a day..

is directly proportional to the amount of work you do. :)

Apples with salt..

Helps fight any kind of headache. - Courtesy Mom

Must try this one. :)

You can always find a solution...

If you look hard enough and know what the question is. :)

Your processor speed

is actually adjusted to the temperature of your computer using a thermostat. If your comp is slow, it maybe because it is too hot! :)

Question

yourself constantly. And strive to provide answers to everyone else. :)

Structure..

is essential. Your mind likes freedom, but it works but better if that freedom is bound by a structure. Just like music. Just like Shakespearean sonnets.

That structure is provided by regularity. It sets a rhythm on which you can ride. Without the rhythm, what you do is meaningless. Make sure you maintain that rhythm. A simple way to enforce this rhythm is to do a good thing regularly. Every day without fail. Learnings. Kriya. Readings. Whatever it might me.

Systems systems systems!

It is extremely important to create systems. Solves a hell lot of trouble in the long run. Create systems for anything and everything as soon as it becomes more complex than dead simple. Dont procrastinate. It will save you a lot of time in the future.

Excessive Coding..

Spoils your eyes. Remember to take breaks. You health is much more important.

If you want to be happy...

Be. :) There is so so much to be happy about. Even on your worst day. The only thing stopping you from being happy, is yourself.