Ask HN: Strategies and Tactics for Accomplishing More

ulisesroche · on Oct 13, 2011

I work in sprints, I have a protein shake every morning as soon as I wake up and at night right before I go to sleep, ever since I started journaling I ditched to-do lists.

Also, the most productive times of my life, when it comes to work is whenever I'm in a relationship and the sex question is not so prevalent in my mind anymore.

The best hack I know for working out is to change into whatever your workout clothes are and just wait until you feel like working out.

latch · on Oct 13, 2011

I'd say, for most people, focusing more on the life-part of their balance is the key strategy to accomplishing their goals more effectively.

Exercise, eat properly, don't watch tv, sleep what's right for you. As a bonus, don't do long commutes.

Those 4+1 rules are, by far, the most important.

BadiPod · on Oct 13, 2011

I find that routine helps quite a bit. Also sitting time limits on what you're working on.

I've read a lot of books on productivity, the one that has stuck with me is called "The 4 Hour Workweek" by Timothy Ferriss. If you haven't read it, read it now.

techiferous · on Oct 13, 2011

Can you elaborate on how setting time limits helps?

BadiPod · on Oct 13, 2011

You say, I'm only going to work on this for 3 hours, then I'm done, and you don't allow yourself a second more. If I don't finish, tough luck, try harder next time. It forces you to focus on the essentials.

away · on Oct 14, 2011

Setting time limits also forces a faster pace. When there are no time limits, a person can keep filling up time with work subconsciously.