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Tools for being an academic / corporate weapon. - by Joss

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Tools for Life™️ dropped yesterday, and about 5 hours later I realized I had way more to say. I started writing a massive revision, but realized most of these tips are less about channeling sensitivity and more about just getting stuff done. 💯 So that is this. Welcome to your weapon era. Let’s dive in! Block in when you’ll wake up, eat, and go to bed. You might not follow this schedule exactly, but the reminders ensure that even if you say “10 more minutes” for 2.5 hours, eating and sleeping are still top of mind. For appointments, tests, or things you absolutely cannot be late for, schedule them 30 minutes earlier than they actually are. And make them bright red. 🚨💯 When you make plans with someone, have them send you a calendar invite immediately or put it in your calendar yourself, right then and there. Sign up for Superpowered — it gives you little reminders on your laptop of how your time blocks are going / what the rest of your day looks like. This has been a lifesaver for me

Tools for Life™️ dropped yesterday, and about 5 hours later I realized I had way more to say. I started writing a massive revision, but realized most of these tips are less about channeling sensitivity and more about just getting stuff done. 💯 So that is this. Welcome to your weapon era. Let’s dive in! Block in when you’ll wake up, eat, and go to bed. You might not follow this schedule exactly, but the reminders ensure that even if you say “10 more minutes” for 2.5 hours, eating and sleeping are still top of mind. For appointments, tests, or things you absolutely cannot be late for, schedule

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