Comments for Protocol 80 Productivity Blog http://productivity.protocol80.net Productivity and organizational ideas and implimentations. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:19:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.3 Comment on Compound Improvement - The 2% Challenge by Protocol 80 Productivity Blog :: Three Ways To Save Time At Work - Plus Three More http://productivity.protocol80.net/gtd/2006/07/19/compound-improvment-the-2-challenge/#comment-12 Fri, 21 Jul 2006 14:48:27 +0000 http://productivity.protocol80.net/gtd/2006/07/19/compound-improvment-the-2-challenge/#comment-12 [...] There are no shortage of ways you can constantly tweak your personal time management, and if you’re trying for that 2% more productivity per week, every little can count. [...] […] There are no shortage of ways you can constantly tweak your personal time management, and if you’re trying for that 2% more productivity per week, every little can count. […]

]]> Comment on Starting To Be Proactive by ninawills http://productivity.protocol80.net/productivity/2006/06/27/starting-to-be-proactive/#comment-10 Mon, 03 Jul 2006 01:36:47 +0000 http://productivity.protocol80.net/productivity/2006/06/27/starting-to-be-proactive/#comment-10 Been meaning to post a comment since last week, but saw that you've changed the setting to add authentication. Nways, thanks for the password :) I share your view about the book and the tape not exactly in sync. The gist of the message is consistent, but of course the anecdotes used are different. I've listened to the entire 7 Habits on tape as well several variations of it. One was called 7 Habits: Applications and Insights. That was a bit lengthy, 5 cassete tapes (it's old!) but I finished it anyhow. Think it dragged a bit in the end but all in all, it added on to the 7 habits message quite nicely. Am currently listening to Principle Centered Leadership. Essentially it builds on the second habit "First Things First". It's about 1 hour and 10 minutes. I think this one is my favourite coz the message really touched a cord. I've been living my life on the clock for far too long and regretably, I've paid the price. I know where is my True North but am still struggling to live my life guided by my moral compass. Been meaning to post a comment since last week, but saw that you’ve changed the setting to add authentication. Nways, thanks for the password :)

I share your view about the book and the tape not exactly in sync. The gist of the message is consistent, but of course the anecdotes used are different. I’ve listened to the entire 7 Habits on tape as well several variations of it. One was called 7 Habits: Applications and Insights. That was a bit lengthy, 5 cassete tapes (it’s old!) but I finished it anyhow. Think it dragged a bit in the end but all in all, it added on to the 7 habits message quite nicely.

Am currently listening to Principle Centered Leadership. Essentially it builds on the second habit “First Things First”. It’s about 1 hour and 10 minutes. I think this one is my favourite coz the message really touched a cord. I’ve been living my life on the clock for far too long and regretably, I’ve paid the price. I know where is my True North but am still struggling to live my life guided by my moral compass.

]]> Comment on A second look at Brian Tracy by ninawills http://productivity.protocol80.net/gtd/2006/06/29/a-second-look-at-brian-tracy/#comment-9 Mon, 03 Jul 2006 01:26:11 +0000 http://productivity.protocol80.net/gtd/2006/06/29/a-second-look-at-brian-tracy/#comment-9 I refer to Brian Tracy for quick doses and we use his material a lot for internal publication on corporate portals and stuff. My favourite Tracy piece would be his "Four Rules of Time". I'd email to you if you want to check it out. I refer to Brian Tracy for quick doses and we use his material a lot for internal publication on corporate portals and stuff. My favourite Tracy piece would be his “Four Rules of Time”. I’d email to you if you want to check it out.

]]> Comment on Inital Thoughts On “Seven Habits” by Paul Freeman http://productivity.protocol80.net/7habits/2006/06/20/inital-thoughts-on-seven-habits/#comment-8 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 15:41:38 +0000 http://productivity.protocol80.net/7habits/2006/06/20/inital-thoughts-on-seven-habits/#comment-8 I'm pretty sure that the first of the "Seven Habits" is much along those lines, when it comes down to it, in the past I've spent so much time worrying about everything I need to do, I haven't done anything at all. And that's a really difficult pattern to break out of, but it comes a point you need to just make the break and get on with things. I’m pretty sure that the first of the “Seven Habits” is much along those lines, when it comes down to it, in the past I’ve spent so much time worrying about everything I need to do, I haven’t done anything at all. And that’s a really difficult pattern to break out of, but it comes a point you need to just make the break and get on with things.

]]> Comment on Inital Thoughts On “Seven Habits” by Ninawills http://productivity.protocol80.net/7habits/2006/06/20/inital-thoughts-on-seven-habits/#comment-7 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 15:29:58 +0000 http://productivity.protocol80.net/7habits/2006/06/20/inital-thoughts-on-seven-habits/#comment-7 Cool insights. Agreed.. it's not exactly rocket science but learning and understanding others' perspective helps us compare how we could practise some of these habits ourselves. Am glad you're finding the material useful and that it jives well with your current path. If nothing else, such material helps us improve our self-talk.. instead of lamenting on the thing I have on my plate, it helps me become more proactive, and not just whine at how busy my life is. Btw, I try not use the "B" word these days. I find it has become an excuse to justify some of the things I've been putting off. Oh well.. Cool insights. Agreed.. it’s not exactly rocket science but learning and understanding others’ perspective helps us compare how we could practise some of these habits ourselves. Am glad you’re finding the material useful and that it jives well with your current path. If nothing else, such material helps us improve our self-talk.. instead of lamenting on the thing I have on my plate, it helps me become more proactive, and not just whine at how busy my life is. Btw, I try not use the “B” word these days. I find it has become an excuse to justify some of the things I’ve been putting off. Oh well..

]]> Comment on Seeing the difference between productivity advice and self help. by Paul Freeman http://productivity.protocol80.net/gtd/2006/06/19/seeing-the-difference-between-productivity-advice-and-self-help/#comment-6 Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:56:49 +0000 http://productivity.protocol80.net/gtd/2006/06/19/seeing-the-difference-between-productivity-advice-and-self-help/#comment-6 Thanks for the comments Chris, I can't take credit for the layout, it's just a tweaked WordPress that came with the install and I felt did the job. Like you've said, GTD isn't the only thing and unless you look at the bigger picture you're always going to be selling yourself short. I know personally I found it a good gateway into the realm of analyzing the way I do things and why, but keeping an open mind about other systems, and trusting my own instincts over what the book might say has given me huge gains. So while I call my system a "Getting Things Done System" it differs hugely from the book in several areas, but that makes a hook that other people can easily identify within conversation. And of course, it's always good to have the methods you employ challenged so as to motive the process of continuous improvement and evolution. Thanks for the comments Chris,

I can’t take credit for the layout, it’s just a tweaked WordPress that came with the install and I felt did the job.

Like you’ve said, GTD isn’t the only thing and unless you look at the bigger picture you’re always going to be selling yourself short. I know personally I found it a good gateway into the realm of analyzing the way I do things and why, but keeping an open mind about other systems, and trusting my own instincts over what the book might say has given me huge gains. So while I call my system a “Getting Things Done System” it differs hugely from the book in several areas, but that makes a hook that other people can easily identify within conversation.

And of course, it’s always good to have the methods you employ challenged so as to motive the process of continuous improvement and evolution.

]]> Comment on Seeing the difference between productivity advice and self help. by Chris Brogan... http://productivity.protocol80.net/gtd/2006/06/19/seeing-the-difference-between-productivity-advice-and-self-help/#comment-5 Mon, 19 Jun 2006 14:55:15 +0000 http://productivity.protocol80.net/gtd/2006/06/19/seeing-the-difference-between-productivity-advice-and-self-help/#comment-5 First off, I love your site design. Very clean, crisp, and easy to follow. You've hit on something I've written about before (though I can't seem to find the article) regarding what I call "up stack" and "down stack" tools. I consider 7 Habits upstack, and GTD downstack. One is an execution protocol and the other is a vision/perception type of system. I think you cover it fairly well in your thoughts on my article. I guess the thought that fueled that article over at Lifehack.org was this: if we are to be about hacking life, then how can we do so based primarily around the goal of productivity? It strikes me that there are far more ways, useful ways, that hacking other parts of our life will bring more rewards than just using a productivity framework. Not that GTD is bad. It's just not the only thing. And as you've pointed out, a good system like the 7 Habits would help one attack a lot of the "rest of the puzzle," as it were. Thanks for your thoughts. --Chris... ------------- chrisbrogan.com First off, I love your site design. Very clean, crisp, and easy to follow.

You’ve hit on something I’ve written about before (though I can’t seem to find the article) regarding what I call “up stack” and “down stack” tools. I consider 7 Habits upstack, and GTD downstack. One is an execution protocol and the other is a vision/perception type of system. I think you cover it fairly well in your thoughts on my article.

I guess the thought that fueled that article over at Lifehack.org was this: if we are to be about hacking life, then how can we do so based primarily around the goal of productivity? It strikes me that there are far more ways, useful ways, that hacking other parts of our life will bring more rewards than just using a productivity framework.

Not that GTD is bad. It’s just not the only thing. And as you’ve pointed out, a good system like the 7 Habits would help one attack a lot of the “rest of the puzzle,” as it were.

Thanks for your thoughts.

–Chris…
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chrisbrogan.com

]]> Comment on Seven Highly Effective Summaries by Paul Freeman http://productivity.protocol80.net/7habits/2006/06/15/seven-highly-effective-summarys/#comment-4 Sun, 18 Jun 2006 22:42:17 +0000 http://productivity.protocol80.net/7habits/2006/06/15/seven-highly-effective-summarys/#comment-4 Hey Nina ;o) I have been thinking about getting the audio books, for exactly the same reasons, listening to on the way to and from work. I've got some new time to listen to music while at the gym, so mixing in some more professional listening might work. I think once I've had a bit more exposure to the book, I'll give this summary another look, and see how well it seems to fit then. Hey Nina ;o)

I have been thinking about getting the audio books, for exactly the same reasons, listening to on the way to and from work. I’ve got some new time to listen to music while at the gym, so mixing in some more professional listening might work.

I think once I’ve had a bit more exposure to the book, I’ll give this summary another look, and see how well it seems to fit then.

]]> Comment on Seven Highly Effective Summaries by Ninawills http://productivity.protocol80.net/7habits/2006/06/15/seven-highly-effective-summarys/#comment-3 Sun, 18 Jun 2006 13:38:49 +0000 http://productivity.protocol80.net/7habits/2006/06/15/seven-highly-effective-summarys/#comment-3 Hey you.. lightweight is the accurate word to describe it. I didn't really think it was that comprehensive, but as summaries go, it's not half bad. Btw.. if you're not opposed to such things, you can actually download the audiobook via torrent. I learn best by listening and so far it's done wonders for my outlook in life, plus it's a good way of killing time during my commute to/from work. Hope it's benefiting you as well. Cheers! ~Ninawills Hey you.. lightweight is the accurate word to describe it. I didn’t really think it was that comprehensive, but as summaries go, it’s not half bad. Btw.. if you’re not opposed to such things, you can actually download the audiobook via torrent. I learn best by listening and so far it’s done wonders for my outlook in life, plus it’s a good way of killing time during my commute to/from work. Hope it’s benefiting you as well. Cheers!

~Ninawills

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