Quote: (06-03-2015 08:55 PM)Seth_Rose Wrote:
I used to be quite the web surfer (who isn't these days), but I've been doing a number to cut back on this. And you're right, it's amazing to see how much time we spend on these sites.
Really the only things I check frequently now are:
-Roosh V Forum
-Feedly (which has a few dozen websites, but I only read a fraction of the articles)
I used to go on the Misc at BB.com all the time, as well as reading a ton of news sites, but since implementing some productivity techniques I've cut back majorly.
Here are some productivity tips that have helped a ton:
1.) Install the 'Stay Focused' Extension on Google Chrome: Use this feature to limit the amount of time spent on time-wasting sites. It works by adding sites to a list of 'Blocked Sites' which are sites you frequent, but want to cut back on. Then set a limit on how much time you can spend on these sites per day. I usually do around 25-30 minutes (I only have 12 minutes left!!), but try and save these sites for the end of the day anyway.
There's also the 'Nuclear' option. Hit this button and Chrome is blocked for the time you set (e.g. 1 hour).
2.) Pomodoro Technique: Here's a rundown from another RVF thread (http://www.rooshvforum.network/thread-45464.html). When that clock is running I really buckle down and I'm sure you guys will to. I download a Google Chrome app that pretty much stays up at all times that is just a timer set for 25 minutes, that then turns into a 5 minute clock for breaks.
3.) Feedly and 'Send to Kindle': How many times have you found yourself reading an interesting article, only to end up with 11 tabs open of other interesting articles? An easy way to combat this is to get Feedly, add your favorite sites to it, and then once you open the article page immediately send it to Kindle (if applicable, you can download the Kindle app for free though) and just read the article on your kindle so that you won't be able to open a bunch of other tabs.
4.) Delete Internet, Twitter and FaceBook from phone: I did this recently, and now I can no longer spend time dicking around on my phone, and am forced to focus on the present situation. I have Youtube and Google Maps, so I can still use my phone for some stuff, but I really don't need internet or twitter on it.
I have some more, but those are the most important ones off the top of my head.
Edit: Ahhhh only 6 minutes left!
Interesting methods, Seth. Counter-counter productivity seems viable. I think 456 said it best with:
Quote:456 Wrote:
A lesson always re-encountered is "comfort is the enemy"
We all grow very comfortable frequenting certain websites and staring at screens, but its important to look at the value it adds (or in many cases, takes away). I know I purposely try to limit how much I use the Internet on m phone when out and about as I'm a huge proponent of living your life and experiencing the world around you instead of shutting everything out and crouching into the safety and familiarity of 4" LCD. I notice I do feel like I waste a fair amount of time with my computer web browsning habits as well though that I'd like to work on. Maximizing productivity and getting the most out of the tools at your disposal should be a top priority to anyone looking to do something worthwhile in their lie.