Ask HN: The “I want to do everything but end up doing nothing” dilemma

Re:Ask HN: The “I want to do everything but end up doing not... by ibrahimcesar on Saturday February 14, 2015 @05:35AM (#9049298)

I recommend 2 books: "The War of Art" and "Do The Work", both from Steven Pressfield.

In short, this is Resistance. Do The Work.

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Re:Ask HN: The “I want to do everything but end up doing not... by nemesisrobot on Saturday February 14, 2015 @07:04AM (#9049456)

I second the "War of Art" recommendation. It is one of the most important books I've read in a long time as a far as impact on my life; really kicked my ass and got me into gear.

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Re:Ask HN: The “I want to do everything but end up doing not... by danparsonson on Saturday February 14, 2015 @07:25AM (#9049484)

"The War of Art"? This book? http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RWWMMSWYRYY10/ref=cm_cr_pr_pe...

Really?

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Re:Ask HN: The “I want to do everything but end up doing not... by raminassemi on Saturday February 14, 2015 @09:09AM (#9049659)

It's an awesome book. Based on the 1-star review you chose I wouldn't read it, but it's not an accurate representation of what's in the book.

Another (more straightforward and simple) method of wanting to do everything is to just have a "not to do list" http://blog.close.io/not-to-do-list

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Re:Ask HN: The “I want to do everything but end up doing not... by shiven on Saturday February 14, 2015 @10:39AM (#9049892)

YES. I absolutely, unequivocally, strongly recommend this book!

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Re:Ask HN: The “I want to do everything but end up doing not... by chubs on Saturday February 14, 2015 @05:37AM (#9049304)

What he said. Highly recommended books.

Also, I wrote a post about this: http://www.splinter.com.au/turning-30-all-ideas-no-execution...

Good luck :)

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Re:Ask HN: The “I want to do everything but end up doing not... by sebastianconcpt on Saturday February 14, 2015 @07:14AM (#9049470)

Brilliant. The War of Art is like a vaccine for this

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