DISQUS

L.L. Barkat · 2 years ago

I think that's a fascinating assignment. I wonder how your students managed to have emotions in nature. You know, you can go outside and not see a thing. Not feel a single strong feeling. Not taste the air, or hear the rustle of leaves.

Nonetheless, it's cool that you asked them to do it.

Craver-VII · 2 years ago

I assume you’re talking about productivity as it pertains to blogging, specifically. I probably could have answered that question in three letters: A.D.D.

I am the type to always carry paper and pen so that I can make notations if I find something interesting. Most of these end up as useless confetti on my dresser. When I have an idea of what I want to say, it may be based on a quote from my pastor or someone’s reaction to the daily news, I search out a relevant photo on Flickr.com. The picture is important to me. If I do not find a decent picture, I’ll table the idea, hoping a better image will come along later.

Back to ADD. The way this happens, is actually kind of embarrassing. I will find that a concept is urgently pushing its way out, insisting on being birthed. I will leave lunch early or skip a break so that I can deliver it when it is time. Attention deficit disorder is a misnomer. It is not the lack of focus, but more like hyper-focusing on one thought or event, to the point that everything else is not noticed.

Productivity? Well, I suppose… if you want to put a positive spin on it…

Charity Singleton · 2 years ago

Mark -- Great idea for a meme worth remembering! And I like your idea of not doing what you don't like. The stubborn part of me tries to finish things even when I don't see the point. I love these thoughts.

wayne thomas batson · 2 years ago

Mark, sorry to be off topic, but I need to let you know that you have been tagged. Should you accept THIS mission, click on over to my blog and find out just what kind of nonsense this is.

-Wayne

Every Square Inch · 2 years ago

Marcus

I don't know what a meme is but I've taken up your challenge and it's on my blog. My closely held productivity secrets are now out in the open for the world to see!

Tell me what you think.

Eve Nielsen · 2 years ago

Craver-I think I'm A.D.D. too! (according to your description) My poor hubby and kids!

Marcus · 2 years ago

Sorry comments are so slow from me this week. I'm scrambling to get ready for a blog convention. But I appreciate all of your thoughts! I hope to answer everyone individually soon.

Marcus · 2 years ago

Tag! See my blog...

Amy · 2 years ago

Oops! I just commented as you! I'll never get this right. You've been tagged - check out MY blog...

Patrick Borders · 2 years ago

My secrets are out...

http://www.emdashery.com/emdashery_blog/2007/05...

Now everyone's going to get more productive, and I'll feel less productive by comparison. It's a vicious circle...

Easton Ellsworth · 2 years ago

Sorry for the hit-and-run Mark ...

http://jamestippins.com/

Thought you'd like it. Great to meet you!