i want to develop all the areas at the same time.

[varad]

hey steve!
>
> u really do have an amazing blog but more than that its on a
> subject that interests me like anything.
>
> however i've a small difficulty and i've always had it right since
> the time i got interested in personal dvpt way back when i was only
> 16. i'm 20 now.
>
> it is that i want to develop all the areas at the same time. i just
> cant and dont resist the temptation of improving all sides of my
> personality at the same time. while i'm concentrating on positive
> attitude productivity beckons me, while i'm working on productivity
> i want to have better relationships with people and read many books
> and be great at school at the same time.
>
> yes you've guessed it right! i'm getting nowhere because of this!
> please suggest a way of resisting this hyper desire of doing it all
> overnight!
>
> congrats once more, hope to receive a reply
> varad deore
> pune, india

[ZenDude]

I suggest making a list of all areas that you want to develop in. Then plan the next year so that all of those areas are covered.
Month 1, social skills
Month 2, concentration skills
Month 3, emotional skills
Month 4, physical skills etc..

During the month, immerse yourself in literature, exercises, forums and everything related to the subject of that month.

You will then know that every part of your PD list will be covered, just not now. If you find some info for "concentration skills" but you're still developing social skills then archive it for Month 2. In Month 2 you can read it. If you get the urge to read different material, tell yourself you can read it when the month is there.

Also try to find an exercise that you stick to even though it's "another" month.
For instance, if you start as above, and train yourself to look people in the eye, continue that same practice in months 2,3,4 etcetera. If you train your concentration skills by doing multiplication of random numbers you see on the street or by counting the words on the page of a book, then continue those little practices during the following months.

Try prioritizing your areas so that one builds on the other.
I'd say practice concentration skills before you try meditating, speedreading or any other mental activity.

Good luck!