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Productivity Quotes

    “Never let your mood determine whether you should do something or not.  Mood is a bad indicator of the worthiness of any activity.” ~ Leo Babauta, Essential Zen Habits (Page 80)

      “The more you ritualize the beginning of a process, the more likely it becomes that you can slip into the state of deep focus that is required to do great things.  By doing the same warm-up before every workout, you make it easier to get into a state of peak performance.  By following the same creative ritual, you make it easier to get into the hard work of creating.  By developing a consistent power-down habit, you make it easier to get to bed at a reasonable time each night.  You may not be able to automate the whole process, but you can make the first action mindless.  Make it easy to start and the rest will follow.” ~ James Clear, Atomic Habits

        “The only relationship between work and chatter is that one kills the other.” ~ Ryan Holiday, Ego is the Enemy

          “Well arranged time is the surest mark of a well arranged mind.” ~ Sir Isaac Pitman

            “We’re not really taught how to recreate constructively. We need to do more than find diversions; we need to restore and expand ourselves. Our idea of relaxing is all too often to plop down in front of the television set and let its pandering idiocy liquefy our brains. Shutting off the thought process is not rejuvenating; the mind is like a car battery – it recharges by running.” ~ Bill Watterson, Creator of Calvin and Hobbes

              “The notion that I do my work here, now, like this, even when I do not feel like it, and especially when I do not feel like it, is very important. Because lots and lots of people are creative when they feel like it, but you are only going to become a professional if you do it when you don’t feel like it. And that emotional waiver is why this is your work and not your hobby.” ~ Seth Godin

                “It’s the task that’s never started that’s more tiresome.” ~ Gretchen Rubin

                  “Done is the engine of more.” ~ Bre Pettis

                    “Inspiration is a magical thing, a productivity multiplier, a motivator.  But it won’t wait for you.  Inspiration is a now thing.  If it grabs you, grab it right back and put it to work.” ~ Jason Fried

                      “The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body.  The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results.” ~ Anthony Robbins

                        “I have so much to do today, I’ll need to spend another hour on my knees.” ~ Martin Luther

                          “Lose no time; be always employed in something useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.” ~ Benjamin Franklin

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