Yakezie.com - Topic: Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/ Simple:Press Version 4.5.1 Buck Inspire on Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/page-2/#p22101 Yakezie Reader Insights https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/page-2/#p22101 Hi Kay,

 

Yeah I kind of like getting a few easy ones out of the way.  Satisfying and builds momentum.  Smile

 

Hi Pat,

 

Thanks!  I was struggling with a few tasks so I put it out there to see how others do it.  Spurs discussion and maybe learn a thing or two.  Smile

 

Hey Dana,

 

Interesting to see all the different answers.  Like I said earlier, I think I need a few easy ones to get warmed up and then I can take down harder items.

 

Hi Roger,

 

Task sandwich of easy, hard, easy...  I do that a few times myself, too.  Thanks for your detailed feedback!  Laugh

]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 12:49:05 +0000 Roger the Amateur Financier on Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/page-2/#p22098 Yakezie Reader Insights https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/page-2/#p22098 Personally, I like to try to knock off an easy task or two when I first get down to work; a nice quick victory to get my mind focused and scratch one or two things off my To Do list.  Then, I try to get down to business on a harder task (usually the one with the nearest deadline, though I've been known to do things that have farther deadlines if the rewards for completing them/consequences for failing to complete them are significantly greater).  I try to take little mini breaks while working, both to keep my sanity and try to stay recharged.

If I finish the hard task before it gets too close to the end of the day (and since I do most of my work at home, the end of the day tends to be when I'm getting ready for bed), I will generally relax for a short time, then start another hard task if time allows.  At the end of the day, I'll try to finish off a few easy tasks for a nice end of the day sense of accomplishment.  Overall, it's a task sandwich, easy, hard, then easy again.

]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 12:39:39 +0000 Dana on Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/page-2/#p22043 Yakezie Reader Insights https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/page-2/#p22043 I always tackle the harder ones first because I like getting them out of the way.  Then I can just coast through the easier tasks..

]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 03:45:20 +0000 Pat S on Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/page-2/#p22008 Yakezie Reader Insights https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/page-2/#p22008 I don't really think it matters how you divide the tasks... Whatever works for you is the best way to go! Best of luck.

]]> Sun, 01 May 2011 17:21:45 +0000 Kay Lynn Akers on Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/page-2/#p21991 Yakezie Reader Insights https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/page-2/#p21991 Buck Inspire said:

Hey all,

 

If you have a bunch of tasks to do, how do you tackle them?  Low hanging fruit, work you way up to the toughest cookie?  Take out the hardest item first, rest easier, and go down hill from there?

 

Buck Cool

I like to get a couple of easy things done first.  It is satisfying to have something accomplished before dealing with harder, longer tasks.

]]> Sun, 01 May 2011 14:50:04 +0000 Frugal Confessions on Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/page-2/#p21803 Yakezie Reader Insights https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/page-2/#p21803 That is an interesting approach! I've never tried that before--always work hard and then reward yourself later. Hmmm....makes me think!

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The Financial Blogger said:

I reward myself BEFORE doing anything hard ;-)

 

so I go on my Playstation before doing my hardest task for example. It puts me in a good mood and then, I don't see the task as a chore anymore ;-)

]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:12:23 +0000 Jackie on Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21676 Yakezie Reader Insights https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21676 I often do the easiest tasks first, although it depends on how motivated I am. (Or I guess how badly I've been procrastinating!)

]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:38:11 +0000 Buy Like Buffett on Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21669 Yakezie Reader Insights https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21669 I complete the hardest jobs first.

]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:48:53 +0000 . on Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21602 Yakezie Reader Insights https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21602 I always do the easiest tasks first.

]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:44:30 +0000 AshleyB on Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21586 Yakezie Reader Insights https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21586 I do the easy stuff first, having a to do list that is too long stresses me out and I wouldn't be able to concentrate on the problem.  If I've cleaned up the list then I can sit down and focus.  Besides, then you have no excuse.  You have to get to it.

]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:14:34 +0000 retireby40 on Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21578 Yakezie Reader Insights https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21578 Like Sustainable PF, I do the things that has time constraint first. After that, maybe I do things that takes the shortest amount time first. :)

]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:44:30 +0000 Sustainable PF on Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21549 Yakezie Reader Insights https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21549 hard -> easy

must do now -> can wait a bit

]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:42:20 +0000 The Financial Blogger on Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21499 Yakezie Reader Insights https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21499 oh...and I prefer to classify my taks in 2 different categories:

#1 value added

#2 necessity

 

I try to do all the value added and outsource all the tasks that need to be done but doesn't create any value to my blog (like tracking my ads for example). This help me focus on what really matters and what I am good at.

]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:11:45 +0000 The Financial Blogger on Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21498 Yakezie Reader Insights https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21498 I reward myself BEFORE doing anything hard ;-)

 

so I go on my Playstation before doing my hardest task for example. It puts me in a good mood and then, I don't see the task as a chore anymore ;-)

]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:10:07 +0000 Derek@LifeAndMyFinances on Hard Or Easy https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21496 Yakezie Reader Insights https://yakezie.com/forums/yakezie-reader-insights/hard-or-easy/#p21496 I'd say it depends more on importance AND whether I really want to do it or not. Obviously, I tackle the more important stuff first, because that will reap the rewards. If I also have something that I really don't want to do, I'll try to move that up on the list as well. I'd rather save the things that I want to do for the end so that I stay focused and motivated, even hours into my work.

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