Doing The Thing | Just Do The Thing
How to Start
Step 1: Remove All Distractions
Instructions: Anything that might go “ding” will take you away from your Thing if it does. So temporarily eliminate such distractions from your world. Go fully offline. This means your phone, computer, watch, whatever.
Remember that people can be distracting, too. Create a barrier for a defined amount of focus time however you can politely negotiate it.
Step 2: Set Reminder
Instructions: Create a countdown for the amount of time you have to spend in this distractionless and unreachable mode. If it’s four hours or four minutes, do it and do it fully. A simple, self-contained timer is best.
Don’t forget to tell the anxious people who want your attention exactly when you’ll be back. They like that.
That’s it.
Now you’re ready.
Step 3: Just Do The Thing
Instructions: Go!