Comments on: Get Out of Your Head, Idiot | The 3 Modes of Process http://thelifedesignproject.com/get-out-of-your-head-idiot-the-3-modes-of-process/ process driven REAL LIFE testing of lifestyle design, efficiency, automated income, & fulfilling dreams Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:49:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Freedom Business: Word Magic – The Life Design Project http://thelifedesignproject.com/get-out-of-your-head-idiot-the-3-modes-of-process/comment-page-1/#comment-417 Freedom Business: Word Magic – The Life Design Project Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:46:42 +0000 http://thelifedesignproject.com/?p=893#comment-417 [...] trailed out a week of Adwords for my undeveloped guide. I did it mostly to finally do it. As previously mentioned, I finally escaped my mind and have been keen to produce lately, even if just for experience. I [...] [...] trailed out a week of Adwords for my undeveloped guide. I did it mostly to finally do it. As previously mentioned, I finally escaped my mind and have been keen to produce lately, even if just for experience. I [...]

]]> By: john http://thelifedesignproject.com/get-out-of-your-head-idiot-the-3-modes-of-process/comment-page-1/#comment-416 john Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:56:21 +0000 http://thelifedesignproject.com/?p=893#comment-416 hey rob i found your blog through the 4hww site. i'm from the philadelphia area and just graduated college with a bs in finance. i'de like to talk to you at some point and maybe bounce some ideas off of eachother. <br><br>john hey rob i found your blog through the 4hww site. i'm from the philadelphia area and just graduated college with a bs in finance. i'de like to talk to you at some point and maybe bounce some ideas off of eachother.

john

]]> By: lucasstarbuck http://thelifedesignproject.com/get-out-of-your-head-idiot-the-3-modes-of-process/comment-page-1/#comment-414 lucasstarbuck Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:13:36 +0000 http://thelifedesignproject.com/?p=893#comment-414 Rob, great stuff here. Defininitely hits home with me as I'm selectively ignoring some business/project ideas currently so I can make progress on others.<br><br>I would argue that what you've identified is that you were stuck in one of those 3 places, but the answer probably isn't not living at all in one of those places - like everything in life, moderation of all is the answer!<br><br>Your mention of the value in Ramit's intro Earn1k program is worthwhile noting for lots of people getting into this I think - his marketing lessons are valid for anybody. I really do question his angle on freelancing, then building your freelancing to the point of being able to leave your work.. its still trading hours for cash, and the more successful you get in freelancing, the more you have to work (and/or raise your rates), but eventually if you are getting high rates, it's likely you'd be better off with a system that pulls you out of certain things ie an entrepreneur.. so I like the idea of leapfrogging the whole awkward freelancing stage. <br><br>Thinking entrepreneur then accepting that you can work in your business in startup phase I think is much more clear than approaching things like a freelancer first, then trying to shift gears. Rob, great stuff here. Defininitely hits home with me as I'm selectively ignoring some business/project ideas currently so I can make progress on others.

I would argue that what you've identified is that you were stuck in one of those 3 places, but the answer probably isn't not living at all in one of those places – like everything in life, moderation of all is the answer!

Your mention of the value in Ramit's intro Earn1k program is worthwhile noting for lots of people getting into this I think – his marketing lessons are valid for anybody. I really do question his angle on freelancing, then building your freelancing to the point of being able to leave your work.. its still trading hours for cash, and the more successful you get in freelancing, the more you have to work (and/or raise your rates), but eventually if you are getting high rates, it's likely you'd be better off with a system that pulls you out of certain things ie an entrepreneur.. so I like the idea of leapfrogging the whole awkward freelancing stage.

Thinking entrepreneur then accepting that you can work in your business in startup phase I think is much more clear than approaching things like a freelancer first, then trying to shift gears.

]]> By: Rob http://thelifedesignproject.com/get-out-of-your-head-idiot-the-3-modes-of-process/comment-page-1/#comment-411 Rob Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:13:43 +0000 http://thelifedesignproject.com/?p=893#comment-411 Sure!<br><br>1. By "refresher in singular focus" I meant the tactics used for eliminating wasted time. In a sense I literally meant, cutting out jumping between computer windows or having multiple thoughts in my head. The idea of shutting off my phone, getting off the internet, and focusing on one specific task. Check out the articles here for more on that... <a href="http://thelifedesignproject.com/category/elimination/" rel="nofollow">http://thelifedesignproject.com/category/elimin...</a> or shoot me an e-mail I can share some tactics that work.<br><br>2. & 3. Under the picture I lay out three steps I used to move past getting stuck in a particular mode. Honestly, the biggest one was the graphic itself, the awareness of sitting with myself and realizing I've been doing %90 of what I want to accomplish in my head and on a calendar and not getting any fresh perspectives or actions to make these ideas real. Actions that create a product, or free time from minutia, or put me in line with my dreams and ideal lifestyle. Sure!

1. By “refresher in singular focus” I meant the tactics used for eliminating wasted time. In a sense I literally meant, cutting out jumping between computer windows or having multiple thoughts in my head. The idea of shutting off my phone, getting off the internet, and focusing on one specific task. Check out the articles here for more on that… http://thelifedesignproject.com/category/elimin... or shoot me an e-mail I can share some tactics that work.

2. & 3. Under the picture I lay out three steps I used to move past getting stuck in a particular mode. Honestly, the biggest one was the graphic itself, the awareness of sitting with myself and realizing I've been doing %90 of what I want to accomplish in my head and on a calendar and not getting any fresh perspectives or actions to make these ideas real. Actions that create a product, or free time from minutia, or put me in line with my dreams and ideal lifestyle.

]]> By: Rob http://thelifedesignproject.com/get-out-of-your-head-idiot-the-3-modes-of-process/comment-page-1/#comment-409 Rob Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:07:36 +0000 http://thelifedesignproject.com/?p=893#comment-409 Thanks Carl, I really truly appreciate that. It's something I think about. I see people who have made it that share their paths, but they look so different after they are "set" after they've created their ______ ... I have no idea if I'll get there, but I'll keep trying, and I'll keep sharing so I have literal notes on how. <br><br>Psyched that people are benefiting from it. I wish you the best, feel free to connect with me at any time...and "buy my pdf and change your life" was hilarious hah!...so many who really jump into the salesman role certainly come off that way. All part of the process I suppose...we are all selling something. It's not a bad thing, just stay on your toes and keep it real.<br><br>Thanks for the comment, hope to hear from you again. Thanks Carl, I really truly appreciate that. It's something I think about. I see people who have made it that share their paths, but they look so different after they are “set” after they've created their ______ … I have no idea if I'll get there, but I'll keep trying, and I'll keep sharing so I have literal notes on how.

Psyched that people are benefiting from it. I wish you the best, feel free to connect with me at any time…and “buy my pdf and change your life” was hilarious hah!…so many who really jump into the salesman role certainly come off that way. All part of the process I suppose…we are all selling something. It's not a bad thing, just stay on your toes and keep it real.

Thanks for the comment, hope to hear from you again.

]]> By: Rob http://thelifedesignproject.com/get-out-of-your-head-idiot-the-3-modes-of-process/comment-page-1/#comment-408 Rob Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:01:44 +0000 http://thelifedesignproject.com/?p=893#comment-408 Thanks for the comment Darryl! It's something you can learn before you get into it...hard to stick to though! I like building things out, but need to remember not to skip ahead. Thanks for the comment Darryl! It's something you can learn before you get into it…hard to stick to though! I like building things out, but need to remember not to skip ahead.

]]> By: dixonge http://thelifedesignproject.com/get-out-of-your-head-idiot-the-3-modes-of-process/comment-page-1/#comment-406 dixonge Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:54:02 +0000 http://thelifedesignproject.com/?p=893#comment-406 I for one could use some elaboration on this topic. <br><br>1 - you mention a 'refresher in singular focus' - can you provide a link?<br><br>2 - You indicated you were going to talk about 'how to move past it and get something done.' but I didn't find those details, or maybe I just missed it?<br><br>3 - If I read correctly, you were stuck in the 2nd mode? I for one could use some elaboration on this topic.

1 – you mention a 'refresher in singular focus' – can you provide a link?

2 – You indicated you were going to talk about 'how to move past it and get something done.' but I didn't find those details, or maybe I just missed it?

3 – If I read correctly, you were stuck in the 2nd mode?

]]> By: Alan http://thelifedesignproject.com/get-out-of-your-head-idiot-the-3-modes-of-process/comment-page-1/#comment-405 Alan Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:48:56 +0000 http://thelifedesignproject.com/?p=893#comment-405 "paralyzed with analysis" -- well said, Robert. Sometimes you just have to jump in, swallow a bit of water and learn to swim the hard way. Keep at it brotha!<br><br>Alan “paralyzed with analysis” — well said, Robert. Sometimes you just have to jump in, swallow a bit of water and learn to swim the hard way. Keep at it brotha!

Alan

]]> By: carl http://thelifedesignproject.com/get-out-of-your-head-idiot-the-3-modes-of-process/comment-page-1/#comment-404 carl Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:15:04 +0000 http://thelifedesignproject.com/?p=893#comment-404 excellent article. I'm new to this "the new rich / life design / buy my pdf and change your life" world and started following this blog in the midst devouring all the content from the big shots: vaynerchuk, ferris, walsh, carpenter etc...<br><br>I have 3 major projects in various states of planing / procrastination: portfolio site, product site, personal journey blog (like this one)... and have done a bit in my elimination stage such as massive physical clutter removal and ignoring facebook and news sites. Yet, I have found myself almost equally distracted searching for the next great motivational blog / book<br><br>In fact just now I was reading this article in a way to avoid the very important "out" things I should be doing. <br><br>Just wanted to say that I immensely enjoy reading about your journey and really appreciate your honesty as you navigate through your various processesseses. I find your content equally valuable if not more so than the folks who have "already made it". Just want to encourage you to keep your fire going and wish you success.<br><br>best,<br><br>Carl excellent article. I'm new to this “the new rich / life design / buy my pdf and change your life” world and started following this blog in the midst devouring all the content from the big shots: vaynerchuk, ferris, walsh, carpenter etc…

I have 3 major projects in various states of planing / procrastination: portfolio site, product site, personal journey blog (like this one)… and have done a bit in my elimination stage such as massive physical clutter removal and ignoring facebook and news sites. Yet, I have found myself almost equally distracted searching for the next great motivational blog / book

In fact just now I was reading this article in a way to avoid the very important “out” things I should be doing.

Just wanted to say that I immensely enjoy reading about your journey and really appreciate your honesty as you navigate through your various processesseses. I find your content equally valuable if not more so than the folks who have “already made it”. Just want to encourage you to keep your fire going and wish you success.

best,

Carl

]]> By: brdtrpp http://thelifedesignproject.com/get-out-of-your-head-idiot-the-3-modes-of-process/comment-page-1/#comment-403 brdtrpp Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:10:14 +0000 http://thelifedesignproject.com/?p=893#comment-403 I've been filtering through all three stages in the past 2 months, it hard sometimes just staying on task and getting everything you "think" needs to get done. Half the time I get up from the desk and wonder, "Did I accomplish anything?" But more and more everyday I make my self focus great article man. I've been filtering through all three stages in the past 2 months, it hard sometimes just staying on task and getting everything you “think” needs to get done. Half the time I get up from the desk and wonder, “Did I accomplish anything?” But more and more everyday I make my self focus great article man.

]]> By: Rob http://thelifedesignproject.com/get-out-of-your-head-idiot-the-3-modes-of-process/comment-page-1/#comment-402 Rob Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:33:20 +0000 http://thelifedesignproject.com/?p=893#comment-402 Thanks for the comment Darryl. <br><br>Glad you got something out of it! Thanks for the comment Darryl.

Glad you got something out of it!

]]> By: Darryl http://thelifedesignproject.com/get-out-of-your-head-idiot-the-3-modes-of-process/comment-page-1/#comment-401 Darryl Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:06:31 +0000 http://thelifedesignproject.com/?p=893#comment-401 Good post. I especially like the 2nd lesson learned. I'll be thinking about that all night now... Good post. I especially like the 2nd lesson learned. I'll be thinking about that all night now…

]]> By: Rob http://thelifedesignproject.com/get-out-of-your-head-idiot-the-3-modes-of-process/comment-page-1/#comment-400 Rob Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:45:35 +0000 http://thelifedesignproject.com/?p=893#comment-400 JC, thanks for the comment. <br><br>I really appreciate the feedback. I have a bunch of these types of charts actually. They often get created when trying to break through some barrier I'm hitting while on this re-design road. I had a fairly developed one on the "Workflow of Work" post I made a while back. I'll put them together and release them, you can count on it. JC, thanks for the comment.

I really appreciate the feedback. I have a bunch of these types of charts actually. They often get created when trying to break through some barrier I'm hitting while on this re-design road. I had a fairly developed one on the “Workflow of Work” post I made a while back. I'll put them together and release them, you can count on it.

]]> By: JC Hewitt http://thelifedesignproject.com/get-out-of-your-head-idiot-the-3-modes-of-process/comment-page-1/#comment-399 JC Hewitt Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:11:59 +0000 http://thelifedesignproject.com/?p=893#comment-399 Robert,<br><br>Thanks for the relevant article. I'm struggling with the same issues right now (I'm often between "up" and "out"). I want to see more of your charts. Stuff like that would make for solid eBook material. <br><br>Regards,<br><br>JC Robert,

Thanks for the relevant article. I'm struggling with the same issues right now (I'm often between “up” and “out”). I want to see more of your charts. Stuff like that would make for solid eBook material.

Regards,

JC

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