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Mario Da Silva's avatar

Feeling like a piece of feces got me Matt 😂

You're correct about the Parkinson's law. Before quitting you 9-5 prove yourself you can set a limit time where you work and there's no distractions.

What's wrong with most who want to keep their 9-5 is that they 'think' if I quit my 9-5 I'll have more time. That's bollocks. If you can't manage yourself in 2 hours you're not ready to take it full time.

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Matt Giaro ⚙️'s avatar

haha.

your comment is spot on, Mario

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Cary Cogdell's avatar

True. I'm working on being more productive outside my job. Systems, systems, systems for more productivity.

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Matt Giaro ⚙️'s avatar

that’s the right mindset

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Bryan Tilos's avatar

So true. Make time. Easier said than done. I have to remind to time block my schedule to write.

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Matt Giaro ⚙️'s avatar

that's it

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Geonetz Media's avatar

I love my 9 to 5 but I also love creating content. My resolution is creating content about my career. It’s the best of both worlds and I’d love to make money from it as well. All in good time.

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Matt Giaro ⚙️'s avatar

Great strategy, RG

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Jack's avatar

This is great advice, that is good to hear, luckily I haven't quit my job, but this has reminded me why

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Matt Giaro ⚙️'s avatar

Glad it served as a reminder :)

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Angelina Radulovic's avatar

Your truth is not pleasant, but it’s truth.

I used to read entire books in toilet when my kids were little. 2 by 2 pages, now and then, while they yelling “muuum” asking me to go in the toilet.

So, it’s really the matter of priority, not time.

I agree 100% with every word in this article.

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