A major reason for procrastinating on important tasks is that they appear to be so formidable when you approach them.
One way to cut a big task down to size is with the “salami slice” technique. With this method, you lay out the task in detail, and then resolve to do just one piece of the job for the time being – like eating a roll of salami, one slice at a time.
Psychologically, you will find it easier to start on a single, small piece of a large project than to start on the whole job. And once you have completed that small piece, you will feel like doing just one more “slice.” Before you know it, the entire job will be done.
[Ed. Note: Time is valuable, and learning how to use it to your advantage is a vital skill that every top achiever should master. Learn how to zero in on the critical tasks, organize each day, get more done faster, and get the right things done with Brian Tracy's book, Eat That Frog. .
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Attack of the Clones
If the thought of eating cloned meat doesn’t appeal to you, make sure you’re buying only pasture-raised meats.
In January of this year, the USDA officially defined “naturally raised” livestock as being raised:
- without growth promotants (including growth hormones)
- without animal byproducts in feed
- without antibiotics (except for parasite-reducing ionophores)While these three prohibitions are important, the USDA’s definition doesn’t address whether the animal came from cloned or genetically engineered stock, the environment in which it was raised (pastured or confined), or the type of feed it received (pesticide-free or pesticide-ridden grain).
Protect yourself by looking for “pasture-raised” and “grass-fed” and “organic.” Visit the EatWild website for a directory of companies you can trust (e.g., U.S. Wellness Meats).
[Ed. Note: Eating right goes a long way toward helping you stay healthy and live longer. Pick up a copy of nutrition expert Kelley Herring's collection of recipes for dozens of delicious and guilt-free desserts today. .
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