tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598149216995933912.post8960365655529229139..comments2023-06-17T08:23:40.958-07:00Comments on Grad Hacker: Long Term Output is More Important than Minute-to-Minute EfficiencyBdizzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00901107978275522299noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598149216995933912.post-37598306351687734272008-07-17T21:29:00.000-07:002008-07-17T21:29:00.000-07:00Thanks geri. I'm also a definite junkie (hence thi...Thanks geri. I'm also a definite junkie (hence this blog) but this recent bit of wisdom on major task focus instead of time or number of tasks focus has been profoundly beneficial. My motivation and energy especially are kept high when I'm not constantly fishing for ways to "be more efficient".Bdizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00901107978275522299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598149216995933912.post-2533723956043492052008-07-17T02:49:00.000-07:002008-07-17T02:49:00.000-07:00I think you're absolutely right here. I do use GTD...I think you're absolutely right here. I do use GTD, but find that it and other 'hack' advice doesn't seem to fit well with the grad student work dynamic. For us ( and other knowledge workers I guess) and other people who don't have a boss breathing over their shoulders, it is indeed the aggregate work done rather than the most efficient use of time that is more important. I'm a bit of a 'hack', time management and GTD junkie, but your post has helped me understand why the advice and tips I read don't always translate well to my reality as a grad student.<BR/><BR/>I'll be taking your tips on board, particularly adjusting my focus to the weekly scale, as I tend to get lost with end of year type goals!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the post, keep up the good work!Blaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746012275478241587noreply@blogger.com