The Now Habit

The Now Habit

1988 • 206 pages

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  • the fear of judgment is the key fear that stems from identifying who you are with your work
    - We naturally are reluctant to face challenges and risks without self protection
    -Procrastination has been learned and can be unlearned
    - Knowing how you procrastinate is even more important than why
    - Two stages: Creating + editing, and polishing. Don't try to end up at polishing when you first begin a project
    - Your two-dimensional view pressure is you to know now instead of learning on the way
    - Reverse calendar should be used immediately if you feel overwhelmed .You'll want to reverse calendar to see what you can tackle right now, where you can delegate, and when you'll be able to catch your breath and plan your vacation time
    - Keep starting. Finishing will take care of itself
    - Aim at starting rather than finishing
    - Let go of worries and focus on where they can do the most good
    - Your energy level is affected by how you talk to yourself .You can go farther depending on how you do so
    - That an essential part of the training in long distance runners involves letting go of the
    goal and staying in the process
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