MILES TO READ B4 I SLEEP: TIMEBOXING X A mistake repeated more than once is a decision

Monday, 5 May 2025

TIMEBOXING X A mistake repeated more than once is a decision

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🧭 Timeboxing Mindset

“Timeboxing is not about getting more done—it’s about being the person you want to become.”
“There’s no one right way to timebox—only the way that works for you.”
“No productivity technique is both effective and easy. Timeboxing is effective—and hard.”

✅ Step-by-Step Summary

1. Identify Your Values

“Values are who you want to be, not what you want to achieve.”
“Use values as your guiding star—yourself, relationships, work.”

2. Turn Values into Time

“Schedule traction—not just tasks. Time is how we express values.”
“You don’t have to give up video games or Netflix—just do it with intention.”

3. Create a Timeboxed Calendar

“Plan time realistically—triple your time estimates to beat the planning fallacy.”
“Don't forget the ‘hidden time’—transitions, prep, recovery.”

4. Track What Distracts You

“Every distraction has one of three sources: internal triggers, external triggers, or planning problems.”
“A mistake repeated more than once is a decision.”

5. Reflect and Refine

“Review weekly: Did I do what I said I’d do?”
“Refine based on real-life feedback—not ideal expectations.”

💡 Timeboxing Tips

“Start with ‘you time’—rest, enrichment, self-care.”
“Fun is not the enemy of productivity. Schedule it.”
“Use categories, not rigid tasks—admin, creative time, planned spontaneity.”
“Not every interruption is a crisis. Most aren’t.”

🧠 Key Philosophies

“The goal isn’t to finish—it’s to learn how long things take without distraction.”
“To-do lists reward box-checking. Timeboxing rewards focused effort.”
“Trade-offs are how you find what truly matters.”

📅 Examples from Experts

Marc Andreessen:

“If I didn’t have this calendar, I’d be in a panic the first moment I wake up.”
“Schedule free time to avoid resentment. It’s your release valve.”
“Leave flexibility—don’t cram your calendar to the ‘nth’ degree.”

Neha Kirpalani:

“Timeboxing made me more strategic, realistic, and reflective.”
“Experiment in small steps. Start with a few tasks, then iterate.”

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