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Productivity Revolution Update
8 years ago
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Hey all!
Well, my so-called Productivity Revolution has been off to a poor start...
I've lost 2 of my 6 Patreon supporters sadly, and while I've been doing my best to keep up with posting sketches and bonus content, I haven't been able to post any real content other than a couple of videos I had stashed that I didn't need to edit.
To be honest I'm still having trouble finding time for everything, and this is even before I've gotten another job (which I'm still working on). I'm trying to maintain a balanced life with time for my wife, recreation/exercise, and a bit of fun and relaxation in addition to the time I already have to dedicate to work, sleep, eating, hygiene, errands, and other life stuff/responsibilities. But I'm realizing, as I have for a while now, that there's just not enough time for everything. I still waste too much time being idle, checking twitter/internet, doing trivial/unimportant tasks (like organizing computer files) and procrastinating like I've got all the time in the world. But I don't, and I have to learn to make some sacrifices while pushing myself a little more than is comfortable sometimes. I feel like eventually if I keep harping on it, I'll get there.
Besides, I haven't been wholly unproductive. I have recorded a few fursuit videos, I just haven't edited them. I've been spending a lot of time decorating my office (which doubles as set design for my videos) and it's looking epic but is still not done yet. I've been doing behind the scenes planning and preparing to take the next step in my productivity. But a couple of hours a day isn't enough to make much of a dent, and I know I have to do more. Furthermore, I know that it's up to me to take that step and make the effort, because wanting it and doing it are two different things. I want to do more. I know what I need to do. Now I just have to do it.
The Productivity Revolution isn't dead, it's just stalled for a bit. And yes, there will always be something getting in the way of progress. But as long as I'm constantly making at least some progress and trying hard to accomplish my goals (a work in progress at the moment), I'll eventually hit my stride and you'll start seeing more content.
Now that I'm done babbling and overanalyzing my situation (another great time-wasting tool of mine) here's the actual relevant info to what I hope to accomplish next.
The Productivity Revolution board has been updated (slightly).
Projects I will be completing next:
1)Mikaylah Marley bonus art (4/4 is her birthday. ^^) DONE!
1.5)Mikaylah Marley Elkley Ad (personal art I spontaneously got inspired to do) DONE!
2)Ian Histon commission (just shading left to do, and an alternate uniform version) DONE!
3)Free Color Headshot for Bingo winner over on Patreon (DONE! - Patreon Early Viewing)
4) Hopewell Dragon logo commission (moved up the list 1 spot)
5) Kellster Kitten animated logo (moved up the list 1 spot)
6) Pitiful Writer commission (huge commission with over 50 hours put in, just shading and touch-ups left)
7) Wendy Brown backstory and story (part 2 of a 4-5 part series from last summer)
8) Finish decorating office
I also have more job searching, taxes, a date with Mom, Patreon bonus stuff, health insurance stuff, possibly taking my cat to the vet, eye exam, and shooting another video or two on the agenda, as well as trying to keep up with fitness/basketball and other various life demands.
Busy busy busy... let's get it done.
-JT
Well, my so-called Productivity Revolution has been off to a poor start...
I've lost 2 of my 6 Patreon supporters sadly, and while I've been doing my best to keep up with posting sketches and bonus content, I haven't been able to post any real content other than a couple of videos I had stashed that I didn't need to edit.
To be honest I'm still having trouble finding time for everything, and this is even before I've gotten another job (which I'm still working on). I'm trying to maintain a balanced life with time for my wife, recreation/exercise, and a bit of fun and relaxation in addition to the time I already have to dedicate to work, sleep, eating, hygiene, errands, and other life stuff/responsibilities. But I'm realizing, as I have for a while now, that there's just not enough time for everything. I still waste too much time being idle, checking twitter/internet, doing trivial/unimportant tasks (like organizing computer files) and procrastinating like I've got all the time in the world. But I don't, and I have to learn to make some sacrifices while pushing myself a little more than is comfortable sometimes. I feel like eventually if I keep harping on it, I'll get there.
Besides, I haven't been wholly unproductive. I have recorded a few fursuit videos, I just haven't edited them. I've been spending a lot of time decorating my office (which doubles as set design for my videos) and it's looking epic but is still not done yet. I've been doing behind the scenes planning and preparing to take the next step in my productivity. But a couple of hours a day isn't enough to make much of a dent, and I know I have to do more. Furthermore, I know that it's up to me to take that step and make the effort, because wanting it and doing it are two different things. I want to do more. I know what I need to do. Now I just have to do it.
The Productivity Revolution isn't dead, it's just stalled for a bit. And yes, there will always be something getting in the way of progress. But as long as I'm constantly making at least some progress and trying hard to accomplish my goals (a work in progress at the moment), I'll eventually hit my stride and you'll start seeing more content.
Now that I'm done babbling and overanalyzing my situation (another great time-wasting tool of mine) here's the actual relevant info to what I hope to accomplish next.
The Productivity Revolution board has been updated (slightly).
Projects I will be completing next:
1)
1.5)
2)
3)
4) Hopewell Dragon logo commission (moved up the list 1 spot)
5) Kellster Kitten animated logo (moved up the list 1 spot)
6) Pitiful Writer commission (huge commission with over 50 hours put in, just shading and touch-ups left)
7) Wendy Brown backstory and story (part 2 of a 4-5 part series from last summer)
8) Finish decorating office
I also have more job searching, taxes, a date with Mom, Patreon bonus stuff, health insurance stuff, possibly taking my cat to the vet, eye exam, and shooting another video or two on the agenda, as well as trying to keep up with fitness/basketball and other various life demands.
Busy busy busy... let's get it done.
-JT
2 hrs for art
2 hrs for gaming
1 hr Youtube recordings
The remaining time is spent, sleeping, caring for the family, as well as any jobs im working, etc. It seems impossible to do this given the fact that you don't know what your days will consist of, but all you have to do is plan and work it into your day to day. Of course it's not easy. It'll never be easy. But the end result will be much healthier on you than any day job would offer.
I do admire how you're able to get things done, given that I know you have at least as much life stuff on your plate as I do (the difference is I'm so slow with everything I do, lol).
I've got the schedule thing down, but it's very inconsistent and gets upended often by other things, or I just don't stick to it (bad on my part).
For instance, today I have 8.5 hours set aside for productivity. I know that won't happen, as distractions are everywhere, but if I can get 6 hours in (and I stay off of Twitter, YouTube) then I'll get somewhere.
Maybe a daily recap w/ progress updates could help? If I'm sharing what I'm doing with everyone and requiring daily progress, would give me something of a goal to strive for? Idk...
You're definitely right though, this shit ain't easy! DX