Colin Thomson: Do More

Key Take Aways: Is artistry and productivity an oxymoron? No great work of art or creativity was ever achieved by accident Some of the most successful people you know, that you may envy because you don’t think they’re as talented as you or others, simply worked harder than anyone else to get what they wanted What are you spending your time on? Examine everything you do, and ask if it is part of the 80% that get’s you 20% results, or if it is part of the 20% that gets you 80% Seize the morning. If you win the morning, you win the day. Try to organize the tasks that have to be accomplished in the morning - and to set clear goals for that day Exercise is one of the best ways to wake up and be productive for the rest of the day Then work harder than everyone else The more I talk to people who work closely with hugely successful people, the more I see the commonality that those successful musicians simply worked harder than the rest Finish your projects Keep a to-do list - and cross things off This is actually re