Think 'Small' to Get Done Faster
Ever find yourself struggling to complete a task because it seems so daunting? We've all been there. Envisioning all the steps that need to be taken to get to "done" can be overwhelming. But if you reduce the friction that's holding you back, says Leo Babauta on Zen Habits, it's easier to reach completion.
What's friction? Things like procrastinating, distractions, meetings, or even being intimidated by a big project. Focus on the friction and eliminate it, and you'll find yourself moving forward.
Even better, think small. Start by getting the small things done to build momentum. For example, Barbauta explains how he launched a new minimalism blog (mnmlist.com) in just three days:
One day to buy the domain, set up Wordpress, and find a theme to start from. Another day to tweak the theme to what I wanted and write a few posts. A third day to write more posts and announce it on Twitter and here on Zen Habits. Three days, and I was at Done.Starting a new blog might seem like a big challenge, but it's not so bad when you break it down into bite-sized pieces.
So think "small" to get your project rolling, reduce friction points where you can, and enjoy the fruits of your labors a lot more quickly and easily than you might think.