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What do you do to improve productivity, performance, & quality of life?

9 points| optimus | 14 years ago | reply

For example, I start off my day with 3 sets of max-rep pushups immediately after waking up. This gets my blood circulating and removes any lingering drowsiness.

I also take a daily fish oil supplement for the myriad benefits (Google it, if you have to).

What do you do?

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[+] latch|14 years ago|reply

I answer the same way whenever this comes up, apologies for that, but I really think the broad answer for anyone is a simple 3+2 answer:

The three fundamental things you need to do is: eat well, exercise and sleep enough. Sleep 8 hours (yes, this varies from person to person) every night. Eat well, and get educated on nutrition. Don't believe the labels+marketing - just keep it fresh and simple. Exercise every day - it doesn't have to be anything intense...a 45 minute walk or a casual bike ride is fine.

The +2 are the two things you can do to have enough time to do the three above: don't watch tv, kill the long commute.

[+] krav|14 years ago|reply

Have a daily practice which is non-negotiable - as core to your day as eating. James Altucher's post is a good roadmap:

http://www.jamesaltucher.com/2011/02/how-to-be-the-luckiest-...

For me, it's getting up early, thinking about things I'm grateful for while I drink my coffee, then working out, then meditating, then hitting the day.

[+] namank|14 years ago|reply

Do something new...keep learning.

I got far too comfortable in my everyday life. So I joined academia and WOW! These days I'm actually working hard to keep my supervisor impressed - this hasn't happened in a while.

I'm outside my comfort zone - its a new feeling, its a welcome feeling.

And now for the answer you were looking for:

I start working as soon as I wake up. Seems to be the best time to concentrate.

[+] thewordpainter|14 years ago|reply

when i'm working from home, i love breaking up my late morning with exercise right before lunch. it allows me to take a step back from the morning work & clear my head. also doesn't hurt for staying in shape!

as for the daily fish oil intake, i am a big fan of tuna fish in oil...if that counts for anything (who says it should be 'ramen-profitable?' tuna fish profitable is more healthy & tasty anyway!)

[+] veyron|14 years ago|reply

Driving ... just the thought of getting into the car and flying with the top down gives me goosebumps.

[+] awaage|14 years ago|reply

P90X every night before starting to work late again!