Make a not-to-do list
THE PRINCIPLE
If what you’re doing isn’t moving you forward, then it’s holding you back
Everybody is familiar with the to-do list. Sometimes it’s equally important to have a not-to-do list of the things that discourage you or hold you back from putting in the time necessary to make your project a reality.
Here are some items to get you started:
- During working hours, do not watch television ‘for just a little while’.
- Do not think about how much money J. K. Rowling or the superstar in your field is making with products that may be no better than yours.
- Do not review your rejection letters.
- Do not think about how many ...
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