Comments on: Suggest a Topic

By: Urmas

Urmas — Sat, 25 Jun 2005 19:51:33 +0000

I vote for #7 and #9, although all of the topics look interesting. I would also like to hear more about taking breaks from work. Sometime ago you’ve mentioned that you usually do tasks in 2 hours chunks. Do you just plan what you’re doing so that you switch from one activity to another thus changing the focus and creating a break? Are the breaks are really not of much use?

Thanks. Keep up the cool posts!

By: John

John — Thu, 16 Jun 2005 15:05:00 +0000

Hello Steve.

I think you should make a topic about how manage self-improvement while we have goals to reach.

For example, i’ve a cruel choice to do everyday: must i read your articles or others personal development sources or must i spend my time working on my goals?
If i’ve bad methods, bad habits and spend my time working on action, i will be few efficiently and this during all my life.

But if i search about personal development info in order to be more efficiently, i lose time for action.

Of course, we have to balance our time between action and self-improvment but i’ve tendency to fall into one or other attitude.

It’s like action and thinking. Difficult to balance this 2 aspects : often people simply think too much and no act, and sometimes, it’s the contrary.

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 14 Jun 2005 17:03:43 +0000

Hello, Steve. I’d like to add to the post above.

- How do you cope with social resistance when you’re trying to change your life for the better?

How do you improve/become more efficient while in marriage? How do you work with the spouse that likes TV, etc. and in general is not very efficient. What do you when one can commit to getting up at 5AM and do it. Cut TV to 4h/week. But the other side doesn’t have as much drive or reason to improve.

It seems like in marriage, improvement achieved by one side will be spread out over 2 people and one side will reach it’s limit without the other person working on the same stuff. What do you do then?

Thanks,
Mark

By: Pavel

Pavel — Tue, 14 Jun 2005 08:02:16 +0000

Steve, it would be great to read something regarding each of mentioned topics. To choose just some i vote for ## 1,2,5,7,8.

Thanks for your inspirational blog and articles.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 14 Jun 2005 05:40:40 +0000

Wow, there must be a decent sized following around here, judging by these reponses.

Steve - how about setting up a discussion board so we can chat, swap tips , give advice and get to know each other?

By: Amornthep Haridchon

Amornthep Haridchon — Tue, 14 Jun 2005 00:23:13 +0000

Hello Steve, I would like to know more about #12 and how to make myself happy either. I’m in the age of 20s, so that I’m a little bit confused in what I really want to be in the future. Guess that this is why I don’t feel happy.

Thanks,
Amornthep

By: John Richardson

John Richardson — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 23:41:20 +0000

Hi Steve, I’d like to hear more about how you built your web presence. Your site is an inspiration to a lot of people.

John

By: Tero Miettunen

Tero Miettunen — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 20:52:03 +0000

I’m wishing that you’d post a blog entry for 7#. “I’d like to hear your comments on increasing your energy. I often find myself mentally drained and was wondering what advice you have for feeling revved up and focused all day long.”

By: Insomniac

Insomniac — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 18:45:53 +0000

Please write something about being organized.

My house is a mess.

By: Too embarrassed to give a name

Too embarrassed to give a name — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 14:38:19 +0000

I read all your dexterity articles and have followed your writing here since day one. But, although I feel inspired by many of the things you’ve said, I just can’t seem to get moving forward.

I tried tracking my time every minute as you suggest. I tried setting up a GTD system … I just can’t seem to GTD. I make a little progress for a few days then things seem to fall apart and I’m back to square one again. I’m like that guy pushing the boulder up the hill in Dante’s Inferno.

How can I get the kick in the pants I need to keep some forward momentum? Is there a “Weight Watchers” or “Toastmasters” for personal development? I want to improve, I want to be a good role model for my daughter as she grows up (she’s 11 months now). But the things I’ve tried just don’t seem to take.

What the heck is wrong with me?

By: kirsty

kirsty — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 14:34:11 +0000

I’m not sure I can frame this as a question, but bear with me.

I find that I can have an activity that I enjoy a lot, but if, for some reason I *have* to do it then I lose the interest and enjoyment extremely quickly.

Example: I loved programming right up until I went to university and did it as a degree. Then it became (and has stayed) ‘work’ and I don’t ever touch code when I’m not in the office - I even resent any time spent talking about it in any detail.

This has happened with other things, not just those related to making a living - it’s just the easiest example. Anything I like, if I feel pressured to do it (and pressure is from myself - I don’t put up with other people pressuring me), I come to dislike and resent.

I’d like an article on this sort of problem, as I haven’t seen much on the topic.

By: Baher Al Hakim

Baher Al Hakim — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 10:05:48 +0000

Another vote for topic number 1.
I’m having trouble deciding the sourse of my life, and any help would be appreciated.

By: Argenberg

Argenberg — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 09:02:17 +0000

3, 10, and most of the others.

I like personal touch in your writings. It makes me believe and makes me feel confident about what you’re writing.

By: Jahr

Jahr — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 08:19:12 +0000

#8 is very interesting and I think it is actual for many peoples.
Thank you for your blog.)

By: penny

penny — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 07:51:33 +0000

i know whatever you write on will be worthwhile reading, as usual! #6 in particular is resonating with me…