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Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

Dave Doolin — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:28:21 -0000

Perfect timing on this comment: Put the hours in as long as you're getting the results. Once you stop getting more results (this *will* happen), then cut your hours back. Remember, once you're ahead, it's easier to stay ahead. It's the getting ahead that's the hard part.

Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

Sesli Sohbet — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:25:58 -0000

I thought I was being smart for the last 2 years by working l;onger and harder than anybody else and sure it showed some great results but what you really have to think is after I have been working hard all weekend the guys who had rested up forr the weekend were coming in and killing it while I was as sluggish as hell. Getting the balance right is key but it is no easy task at the start when you want to achieve everything!

Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

Joko Susilo — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:37:14 -0000

Good advice. Thank you

Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

ErikBoles — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:48:48 -0000

The other really valuable component of getting away, which I think Chris is eluding to here but doesn't come right out and say it, is that it will provide clarity. The longer we grind the more tunnel visioned we become and the more granular we become on a single methodology or idea. By backing away and diverting your focus to things you truly enjoy and that allow you to relax: family, kids, your dog or cat, hiking, mountain bike riding, knitting, it doesn't matter, you will find you see your project(s) more clearly when you return, and will often times have an epiphany that would have never occurred to you staring at the screen.

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Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

Fruitfulvine2 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:19:55 -0000

I see the wisdom in this. I'll begin to implement this and check my results.

Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

stevecunningham — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:37:45 -0000

Chris - this is so true. If you are working your face off all the time, It's far too easy to burn out. You don't win the marathon by burning out at mile 20. And if your series has taught me anything, it's that becoming an overnight success is a marathon.

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neilkevin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:30:27 -0000

This is an awesome perspective. I think much of what I'm not willing to sacrifice does correlate directly with my fear of losing or failing.

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Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

Vance Sova — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:41:05 -0000

Hi Chris,

Clocking time is a new term for me but not what it represents.

I don't take enough time to refresh the way you suggest and I know that it works really well when I do.

Your video made me realize again that getting out to get some fresh air does make me work better when I get back.

Thanks for the reminder.

It's strange how we can fool ourselves sometimes even when we know better.

Vance

Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

FIlmes dublados — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:58:15 -0000

I liked the materia valew ai brother and this is surely a portal quality

Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

erikabarbosa — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:10:56 -0000

I couldn’t agree more. I feel it is crucial to take a break every once in a while. Also, it is important to EAT. I feel a lot of times we run off fumes and although we may remain productive, nowhere near as productive as we could be with a little refueling. It is all about a “balance.”

Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

Christian Russell — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:23:00 -0000

Another way of saying it...I used to do 8 am to 1 am daily. that's clocking! If you have the genetics for it, that's one thing. but for me, I've found I can get MORE done by working less.

Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

Christian Russell — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:21:57 -0000

Being rested is huge. It's important to push hard, true, but it's also important to realize you can get a lot more done in less time when you're rested and focused. Hours are important; productivity is more important. It's essential to not mistake hours for productivity :)

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Niall Harbison — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:16:46 -0000

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pat o — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:03:52 -0000

not a bad idea at all

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Cheril Hendry — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:30:36 -0000

So true Mr. Brogan. Especially when we take time away to serve others and remind ourselves how blessed we are to live in the USA. I just spent 5 days helping starving children in Haiti and, despite jet lag and a challenging emotional re-entry, I'm on fire, focused and ready to work. Who would have thought a trip to a third world country full of starving kids would energize me? But I gotta' make money now to help get those kids fed. No better motivation than that.

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Robin McPherson — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:01:40 -0000

Thanks Chris. This is something I struggle with. Hours will pass, I forget to eat and I realize I've accomplished little. Taking that small break to relax and refresh is crucial and when I do come back, I get things done.

Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

gerardmclean — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:58:38 -0000

This comment is not specific to this video or series, but your walk on and off for your videos. "I'm Chris Brogan from chrisbrogan.com" Consistent and brand-able, right there with Billy Mays "Here's how to order" Vince Offer "..cause we can't do this all day" Video Professor "Buy my product" and George Zimmer "You're gonna like the way you look. I guarantee it." (there are more, but these are the most memorable)

Did you consciously think this through or was this something that developed through a happy accident?

Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

Bill — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:13:11 -0000

Mr. Brogan - you hit the nail on the head with this one. Personally I have been grinding for months now - some days have been merely clocking, and even fewer have been recharging. It is very important to find a balance - sometimes things are out of our control, but we still have to fit things in to balance the scales and engage ourselves differently to recharge various portions of ourselves.

Thank-you for the reminder.

Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

Juliesquires — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:55:11 -0000

Chris, I agree, which is one reason I blogged "How to Build Trust in Social Media: Wellness": http://bit.ly/3PJfyC. What kind of video camera are you using? I like it. Be well and thanks.

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Jack Hadley — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:51:23 -0000

Thanks, Chris.

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Jack Hadley — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:50:46 -0000

Thanks, Chris!

Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

Juliesquires — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:48:49 -0000

I agree, Chris. That's why I blogged about "How to Build Trust is Social Media: Wellness." http://bit.ly/3PJfyC . What camera did you use to shoot the video? I like it. Be well.

Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

Dave Doolin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:34:38 -0000

I resemble this remark.

But I've cut back to 1 cup in the morning. It's helping. I can get more work done standing at the table feeling really crappy than being over-caffeinated.

Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

almcglone — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:13:54 -0000

Hi Chris and many thanks for the quick response. The picture is v good and
Ive looked at some reviews. Is the sound from an inbuilt mike?

many thanks

al mcglone

Re: Grinding vs Clocking – Time and the Overnight Success

ColoradoLH — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:48:08 -0000

Nice to see you replenishing instead of on the road.

I've learned there is a certain manic, caffeine-laced, useless hyperdrive state that is my warning bell to take a break. The key is to listen to it!