Thanks Marc - I come back to this principle (of just getting started) often, though I remain far from a master of it. More often than I would like, I find myself taking on the smaller, more manageable tasks ahead of the bigger tasks (that I have not yet broken down). I think this is partly because I prefer to take big 'bites' out of big tasks (even better, complete them in one sitting depending on how big they are).
The quote that really resonated with me was 'Breaking [big] tasks down like this does require a little more upfront work, but for many tasks (most tasks, for me), it pays ready dividends.'.
I need to commit time to first breaking the tasks down as I am sure once that's an established practice for me the other things will flow more easily.
thanks anthony. just getting started is definitely better than carrying on procrastinating. but i believe that for most people and contexts 15 mins of 'upfront work' to get to know where you are, how much there is, what's most important and how much you're likely to be able to do, is worth it.
Thanks Marc - I come back to this principle (of just getting started) often, though I remain far from a master of it. More often than I would like, I find myself taking on the smaller, more manageable tasks ahead of the bigger tasks (that I have not yet broken down). I think this is partly because I prefer to take big 'bites' out of big tasks (even better, complete them in one sitting depending on how big they are).
The quote that really resonated with me was 'Breaking [big] tasks down like this does require a little more upfront work, but for many tasks (most tasks, for me), it pays ready dividends.'.
I need to commit time to first breaking the tasks down as I am sure once that's an established practice for me the other things will flow more easily.
Hope you had a great LENS!
thanks anthony. just getting started is definitely better than carrying on procrastinating. but i believe that for most people and contexts 15 mins of 'upfront work' to get to know where you are, how much there is, what's most important and how much you're likely to be able to do, is worth it.
missed you at LENS!
Yep, agree on all counts. Hope to see you at Learning Tech if you'll be there?
please pop by. or i'll see you at your stand. be nice to finally do this!
This is my favourite of your series so far. Take smaller bites…
tapas!