David Seah has put together a simple points-based chart which helps him keep the focus on improving his freelance business. These points answer the question, When is something worth doing? There are activities with high points and others with low points.
There’s a little video game theory at work here too: while the big points are earned by the big tasks, there are enough small tasks that guarantee that you’ll do one or two of them every day. That feels good, and feeling good is an important part of maintaining a high level of engagement.
Now, I couldn't use his chart right out of the box since the activities wouldn't coincide exactly with how I work or what my situation is. That being said, I think with some thought, I could put something together for me which would allow me to try this idea out. Definitely something to keep in the back of my mind.
Posted by Josh at September 24, 2005 01:18 AM