Comments on: The Not-To-Do List: 9 Habits to Stop Now http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/08/16/the-not-to-do-list-9-habits-to-stop-now/ Tim Ferriss's 4-Hour Workweek and Lifestyle Design Blog Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:23:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: scottie duncan http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/08/16/the-not-to-do-list-9-habits-to-stop-now/comment-page-1/#comment-60365 scottie duncan Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:36:57 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/08/16/the-not-to-do-list-9-habits-to-stop-now/#comment-60365 I have found that in my role as a project manager for an employer they expect me to respond to comm's at an instant, but I truly believe that the 4HWW approach is for me in my own business ventures. Thanks Tim I have found that in my role as a project manager for an employer they expect me to respond to comm’s at an instant, but I truly believe that the 4HWW approach is for me in my own business ventures. Thanks Tim

]]> By: Cogiterium http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/08/16/the-not-to-do-list-9-habits-to-stop-now/comment-page-1/#comment-60334 Cogiterium Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:05:51 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/08/16/the-not-to-do-list-9-habits-to-stop-now/#comment-60334 Habits ultimately become our masters, so I want to cultivate only those that generate happiness, health and wealth. Great list Tim. Your theme seems to center around who or what is the locus of control. Are we going to be the masters of our own destiny or slaves to email, cell phones, and busy-bodies? Habits ultimately become our masters, so I want to cultivate only those that generate happiness, health and wealth.

Great list Tim. Your theme seems to center around who or what is the locus of control. Are we going to be the masters of our own destiny or slaves to email, cell phones, and busy-bodies?

]]> By: Valerie http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/08/16/the-not-to-do-list-9-habits-to-stop-now/comment-page-1/#comment-59778 Valerie Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:58:06 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/08/16/the-not-to-do-list-9-habits-to-stop-now/#comment-59778 Cutting the time killers from my day was the first advice I implemented from the book. What a powerful idea. Plus I put myself on an information diet. I did cold-turkey for a week, now I keep an eye on major news a few minutes a week, but not like the hours I was spending before. Years ago I never watched the news or read the paper, that was a habit I picked up over the past few years. Most of it doesn't affect me at all, so it's just wasted time. Kudos, Tim! and thanks. Cutting the time killers from my day was the first advice I implemented from the book. What a powerful idea. Plus I put myself on an information diet. I did cold-turkey for a week, now I keep an eye on major news a few minutes a week, but not like the hours I was spending before. Years ago I never watched the news or read the paper, that was a habit I picked up over the past few years. Most of it doesn’t affect me at all, so it’s just wasted time.

Kudos, Tim! and thanks.

]]> By: Granny Pants http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/08/16/the-not-to-do-list-9-habits-to-stop-now/comment-page-1/#comment-59553 Granny Pants Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:28:41 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/08/16/the-not-to-do-list-9-habits-to-stop-now/#comment-59553 Thanks for getting me back on track Tim. In the cold north of Finland this winter, I have found my email and internet to be my connection with those back home, but once again, I am fooling myself! I have forgotten my routine, which usually starts with a daily meditation, not checking email! Now, thanks to this post, I remember what I so often share with others; it's all about balance. And we as adults can teach our children to do the same. However, we need to be cognizant of what they are observing us doing, not saying, because this is how they really learn to prioritize their behaviors and activities. So, I would add another preventive "Not to do" item for people with children in their lives: When it is time To Be Present for your children, Do Not distract yourself with your Crackberry or Laptop or I-Phone or Cell Phone. Happy New Year! Thanks for helping me dial in my most effective self so I can have an awesome 2010! Off I go, headed for the sunshine, which is what I really need to balance right now. Thanks for getting me back on track Tim. In the cold north of Finland this winter, I have found my email and internet to be my connection with those back home, but once again, I am fooling myself!

I have forgotten my routine, which usually starts with a daily meditation, not checking email!

Now, thanks to this post, I remember what I so often share with others; it’s all about balance.

And we as adults can teach our children to do the same. However, we need to be cognizant of what they are observing us doing, not saying, because this is how they really learn to prioritize their behaviors and activities.

So, I would add another preventive “Not to do” item for people with children in their lives: When it is time To Be Present for your children, Do Not distract yourself with your Crackberry or Laptop or I-Phone or Cell Phone.

Happy New Year! Thanks for helping me dial in my most effective self so I can have an awesome 2010! Off I go, headed for the sunshine, which is what I really need to balance right now.

]]> By: Jocelyn http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/08/16/the-not-to-do-list-9-habits-to-stop-now/comment-page-1/#comment-59230 Jocelyn Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:45:51 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2007/08/16/the-not-to-do-list-9-habits-to-stop-now/#comment-59230 It is amazing how hard it is to break the aways connected habit. I also think I need to embrase the letting go of trying to please those super high maintenance clients - stick w/ the 80% that bring the joy not the 20% you wish would jump off a bridge It is amazing how hard it is to break the aways connected habit.

I also think I need to embrase the letting go of trying to please those super high maintenance clients – stick w/ the 80% that bring the joy not the 20% you wish would jump off a bridge

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