The routine of the work week and the pressure of our job responsibilities can often get the best of us. However, whether it's putting more effort into your job, or finding one that makes you truly happy, its time to commit to your career.
"this was the breakthrough week. two gates - each reinforced incorrectly - and now corrected. the left side - escape, could have been worse, reinforced by money from elsewhere. on the right: unclear task, low meaning, too big/perfect, now BUT win is only hygeiene and then taken away or disparaged. No incentive to win and all incentive to lose. Everyone was right - Wlazelek, Blanca, even Zegans. And still no one was accurate - the mechanics. But perhaps getting away from parents kills the left and right at the top point and then one can work ones way inward to the actual cognition. But could it have gone the other way - inside out?"
"Thu 8 Jan: I woke up and decided to study instead of writing. Now I’m out for the day. I most likely could write after 8 pm. I just feel really not want to start but I kept feeling bad about not writing. I feel like I really should write tonight so that I could finish the first draft by tonight so that ppl could have time to review and give me feedback tmrw morning during the meeting"
"I was productive for the first part of my day but derailed on the latter half when my friend requested to hang out (I got dinner with him and chilled for the remainder of the evening/night). "
"Going in an hour early. Will only lose one hour pay (used a sick day) should be a good busy day. I have someone driving me in and someone driving me home so I won't be able to leave early "
"I didn’t feel much motivation this week. I spent only about 1 hour strategising how to tackle next steps with Stefan and other stakeholders but not much more"
"I missed today. Feeling pretty low and heavy hearted. Saw my dad and brother yesterday and it just made me sad. Decided I needed a mental health day. Will feel guilty all day 😪 "
"Ik heb vandaag tijdens het hardlopen een paar keer mezelf gefilmd en gepraat, ik vond het ook helemaal niet erg om te doen, waarschijnlijk omdat het ook donker was op straat en er niemand op straat was"
"It's going fine, but in the future I think it is better to break up the stake for something like this into smaller chunks, so I have a good reminder."
"- 3 REALMS:
- 6:00 - 16:30 ist das BUILDER realm: Das heißt: keine Handy-Nutzung (außer zu Arbeitszwecken), keine Dating-Apps, kein Social Media, kein Hostelworld, kein Couchsurfing, nur klassische Musik / Klassik Radio.
- Zwischen 13:00 und 14:30 darf ich auf Online Dating und Instagram Nachrichten reagieren und mit Mädchen dort schreiben. Swipen ist nicht erlaubt.
- 16:30 Border Crossing into SEDUCER realm: 16:30-16:45 sind alle Dating Apps und Social Media erlaubt. Falls sich das Border Crossing nach hinten verschiebt sind Dating-Apps und Social Media in den 1. 15 Minuten nach dem Border Crossing erlaubt. Ab 16:30 sind Popmusik und Radio Gong erlaubt.
- Nach 16:30 darf ich auf Benachrichtigungen der Dating Apps reagieren und Nachrichten beantworten.
- Freitag, Samstag und Sonntag ist das border crossing inklusive 15 min Social Media + Dating App Check um 15:00 Uhr.
- Dating Apps + Social Media Apps sind am Abend von 20:00 bis 21:00 uneingeschränkt erlaubt.
- Ab 20:00 Uhr darf ich Serien wie Friends oder Modern Family anschauen.
- 21:00 bis 21:45 ist das SLEEPER realm: 21:00-21:15 Roman lesen, 21:15 Melatonin + Magnesium, Slumber, 21:30 Zähne putzen, 21:45 ins Bett.
- Jeden Tag um 21:45 fertig im Bett sein (Zähne geputzt, bereit zum Schlafen)
- Jeden Tag um 14:30 mit der Arbeit weitermachen (am Schreibtisch sitzen) - Ausnahme: Gym direkt nach Mittagessen.
- Wenn ich am Abend kurz vor oder nach 21:45 Uhr Hause komme muss ich innerhalb von 30 Minuten ins Bett gehen (Timer stellen). Ich darf 15 Minuten der Zeit für Online-Dating / Social Media Apps nutzen.
- Ich muss 15 Minuten nach dem Aufwachen mit der Arbeit beginnen (am Schreibtisch sitzen). Aufwachen = wach genug sein, um aus dem Bett zu wollen.
- Als erste Aktion muss ich jeden Tag mindestens 15 min DNC machen. (Ausnahme: Arbeitstag-Tag Start nach 12:00 Uhr)
- Ich muss immer direkt nach DNC eine 90HM session oder produktive Arbeit starten. Insbesondere ChatGPT-Diskussionen oder Online-Shopping sind nicht erlaubt. Online-Shopping ist erst nach dem Mittagessen erlaubt.
- Keine Online-Videos zu Unterhaltungszwecken (bis auf heute show).
- Montag bis Mittwoch muss ich täglich mindestens 25 min lang Money Morning machen.
- Am Donnerstag muss ich eine volle 90 HM session Money Morning machen. Wenn ich die 90 HM session schon an einem anderen Tag gemacht habe, reicht am Donnerstag eine normale 25 Minuten session.
- Am Samstag, Sonntag oder Montag muss ich das Weekly Review + Wochenplanung + Arbeitszeit Commitments für die kommende Woche machen.
- Falls ich es in einer Woche aus guten Gründen bis einschließlich Dienstag nicht geschaftt habe die Wochenplanung zu machen, muss ich sie für die betreffende Woche nicht mehr machen.
- Lesen zu Unterhaltungszwecken ist ist ab 19:00 Uhr erlaubt. Bei spätem Heimkommen nach 21:45 sind nur maximal 15 Minuten Lesen zu Unterhaltungszwecken erlaubt.
- Pornos schauen, um einzuschlafen und zum Stressabbau sind erlaubt.
- Wenn ich von einer Reise zurückkehre und zu müde zum Arbeiten bin, gelten alle commitments sofort wieder bis auf die commitments zum Start der Arbeit um 14:30.
- Falls ich sehr müde bin, muss ich innerhalb von 30 MInuten nach der Reise-Rückkehr ins Bett (Timer stellen).
- 3 Fehlschläge erlaubt"
"I began writing the day with my gratitude journal, writing in the Winter Writing Sanctuary, outlining my plan and am going to go on a hike after I eat a healthy lunch."
"Today I registered at stockK so I can have a system that allows to progress. Starting from next monday (05/01), my journey will begin and if my honor is not enough for me to move forward, i'll may have to use a moroe drastic methods !"
"Third day of organizing my sound library and working on workflow! This should be the last though. Planning on having a long writing session on Friday to make up for the lack of it the past 3 days"
"Finished reading the book Secrets to Winning at Office Politics: How to Achieve Your Goals and Increase Your Influence at Work.
Some takeaways from the last 3 chapters:
HOW TO MANAGE YOUR BOSS
Accept the power structure. Your boss has formal authority over your work, regardless of competence or personality. Resisting this reality only creates friction. Influence is gained by working within the system, not fighting it.
Adjust expectations and avoid triggers. Managers are imperfect and have quirks. Identify your boss’s sensitivities and avoid provoking them. Appreciate a good boss when you have one; otherwise, lower expectations.
Understand your boss’s style. Learn how your boss prefers information, decisions, and results. If expectations are unclear, ask directly. Most managers value employees who seek alignment early.
Make your boss successful. Deliver high-quality work on time, stay responsive, solve problems, and contribute ideas. When your boss looks good, your own credibility and influence increase.
Do not complain about your boss. Public criticism—especially to subordinates or outsiders—is politically damaging. Limit discussion to trusted peers for constructive problem-solving.
Offer genuine praise occasionally. Sincere compliments build goodwill and trust when given sparingly and authentically. This is recognition, not flattery.
Build relationships above your boss. Visibility with senior leaders strengthens political capital and job security, particularly during leadership changes.
Adapt quickly to new managers. A new boss changes expectations. Resistance labels you as difficult to manage. Stay flexible and open to learning, even if the adjustment is uncomfortable.
HOW TO MANAGE EXECUTIVES
Communicate quickly and concisely. Executives are time-constrained and process information rapidly. Lead with your most important points and avoid long explanations. Expect interruptions and questions—executives prefer to steer the conversation rather than listen to monologues.
Do not expect clear or detailed instructions. Executive thinking is high-level and fast-moving, which often results in vague guidance. Pressing for specifics can be interpreted as a lack of judgment. Success requires interpreting intent, exercising initiative, and reading between the lines.
Build a strong relationship with the executive assistant. Administrative assistants often understand the executive’s priorities and thinking better than anyone else. They can help clarify expectations and provide context when direct guidance is unavailable.
Take ownership and make things happen. Once a task is delegated, executives mentally consider it resolved. They do not want to revisit it unless there is a problem. Avoid going back for clarification; instead, use your own judgment, networks, and available resources to deliver results.
Deliver flawless execution despite ambiguity. Even with unclear instructions, executives expect perfect outcomes. They dislike dealing with details but assume all obstacles will be handled and mistakes avoided. Sloppy work quickly erodes credibility.
Do not take bad behavior personally. Some executives communicate harshly under pressure. While unacceptable, it is often not personal. Choose carefully when and how to push back, recognizing potential career risks—and never emulate such behavior yourself.
Set aside ego but retain confidence. Competing egos lead to unwinnable power struggles. At the same time, excessive submissiveness signals weakness. Executives respect confident professionals who acknowledge authority without diminishing themselves.
Maintain a sense of humor. Perspective and emotional resilience are essential for working effectively in high-pressure executive environments.
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