"The Most Important 2 Hours of the Day" Book Report

1. Be aware and grasp each decision point

Every time you're in the middle of one thing to do the next, and when you're distracted by interruptions, and you're prioritizing everything, you switch from automatic mode back to conscious mode , At this moment, most people rely on feeling to pass quickly, but don’t rush to do the next thing first, and think macroscopically about what is most worth spending time to do, which is the key to high performance.

1. Cherish every decision point.
2. Plan in advance the actions to be taken at decision points.
3. Don't rush to do the next thing until you have made a conscious decision on what to do next.

The management of mental capacity

Recognize that most transactions drain our mental energy

We all have limited mental energy, so focus on strategically choosing to do the most important things first, recognizing that most things consume our mental energy, but we don't have to, and can't be highly productive at all times.

3. Adjust your methods of combating distractions.

Humans are born to be distracted. Sometimes they put themselves into a relaxed state of distraction, which in turn increases subsequent productivity and creativity.

People are naturally distracted, and sometimes letting oneself into a relaxed state of distraction will increase subsequent productivity and creativity, so there is no need to feel guilty because of distraction, but avoid depleting mental energy when distracted, and do These won't be distracted too long to roam.

Fourth, master exercise and diet.

1. Moderate exercise can improve concentration and reduce anxiety.
2. In terms of diet, before important tasks, eat slightly less, low-glycemic index foods, sweets, and drink more water.

Mandela's autobiography says he ran in place for 45 minutes every day while he was incarcerated, plus crunches and pushups, and said it was the key to his willpower.

Fifth, create a good environment.

Quiet, bright, clean and spacious.