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Lessons Learned the Hard Way
RosannaTussey
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I think we all have one- that is, a lesson in running our businesses that we have learned the hard way. My biggest lesson to date (I am sure there will be more) is that you can only work 12 hours a day 7 days a week for so long. While you feel productive at first simply because you are working so much, it really can be counter productive.
What I found to be the best alternative was to set my work schedule in advance and then step away from the computer (hard as that may be) once that time is up. I really do seem to get more done, and I even manage to squeeze in some time for fun, too.
Does anyone else have a valuable lesson they would like to share?
RosannaTussey2007-6-26 10:34:19
What I found to be the best alternative was to set my work schedule in advance and then step away from the computer (hard as that may be) once that time is up. I really do seem to get more done, and I even manage to squeeze in some time for fun, too.
Does anyone else have a valuable lesson they would like to share?
RosannaTussey2007-6-26 10:34:19
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For me, the only structure I have is that I create. Without structure, I tend to ping-pong between work too much or not working-focusing enough. A few years ago, I created a "vacation log." I use it to track my self-given vacation/sick time for the year. Right now, I give myself 3 weeks plus 1 "holiday" a month. This seems to be equivalent to what I had when I left corporate America years ago.
The vacation account ensures I work about the same amount each year, and if I work hard-hard-hard I take some time off later.
The other thing that helps is that I have a standard length to my day. On days I`m dragging, I`ve got to work that length. On days I`m flowing with the work, I`ve got to work that length. If I`m short on a day, I make it up later in the week, etc.
Anyway, this little structure "game" has really worked for me, adding in some self-discipline to make sure I do a good "job" at home.
--Chris chrisspeaks2007-8-13 18:39:30
Even if the vendor is a trustworthy person, they`re going to be more prompt, more professional, and just work harder in general when there is still money to be made.