Ten Productive Questions

What Are My Routines?

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Routines are created to provide a semblance in our daily lives, to be able to feel good about ourselves and as a way for us to allow time to reflect and be creative. Routines here are not the rigid kind that you have to follow because routines in itself come with changes. You don’t have to be a perfectionist with your output, but on your effort, which is controllable. There is no one-size fits all routine for everyone. Your routines can change, for example if you're part of a shifting workforce.

There was an interesting AHA moment by David when Christian discussed “pre mortem”, coined from an analogy of a known author, Annie Duke, on anticipating why you will fail before it actually happens. Keep listening until the end for more on this fascinating topic about routines, including a discussion of rituals and superstitions.

Highlights of the Episode

  • Introduction of the topic with Christian and David telling their favorite routines.
  • Routines as perceived by the principles of Project Productivity.
  • Tips on how to create perfect routines. (...Is there such a thing as perfect routines?)
  • The relationship of Procrastination and Perfectionism.
  • The right routine to place into your "Time Boxing" (...What are the chances to be productive for shift workers?)
  • What does being productive mean for you?
  • A side joke by David Angway in relation to routine - Why are the noses of Filipinos flat?
  • What about if you don't have a reason to find your routine? (...Is there really no reason?)
  • Why is there a need to plan the obstacles? (...A look at the pre-mortem analogy.)
  • The difference between rituals and superstitions.
  • What are our attitudes to routines? (... Why does it work or not work?)

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