Comments on: Solving Non Existent Problems http://tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems Life Outside The Box Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:55:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Emanuel Matoshttp://tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems/comment-page-1#comment-210405 Emanuel Matos Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:31:31 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems.htm#comment-210405 Man, you just described my life on a computer.All of my work goes through one of my computers now, and if I'm connected to the net I just make up constant excuses not to get anything done till the last minute...this post is very useful T., fo real!But I don't know if I can apply such a radical solution like yours...it's really an addiction just checking for things constantly, and also the issue with solving non-existent problems...but it helps to get some hints and know that someone else struggles with the same stuff. Man, you just described my life on a computer.

All of my work goes through one of my computers now, and if I’m connected to the net I just make up constant excuses not to get anything done till the last minute…this post is very useful T., fo real!

But I don’t know if I can apply such a radical solution like yours…it’s really an addiction just checking for things constantly, and also the issue with solving non-existent problems…but it helps to get some hints and know that someone else struggles with the same stuff.

]]> By: Christianhttp://tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems/comment-page-1#comment-210305 Christian Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:59:28 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems.htm#comment-210305 Interesting post! Solving problems we don't have...we're constantly trying to make work for ourselves so we don't have to do the real work. Putting out fires when the real fire is burning your feet. Hmmm...the feeling of accomplishments can often be a guise for what are actually distractions! Interesting post! Solving problems we don’t have…we’re constantly trying to make work for ourselves so we don’t have to do the real work. Putting out fires when the real fire is burning your feet. Hmmm…the feeling of accomplishments can often be a guise for what are actually distractions!

]]> By: Jayhttp://tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems/comment-page-1#comment-210292 Jay Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:22:24 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems.htm#comment-210292 LOL Ty, we definitely have different personalities but occasionally I'll read something you've written and think we share a brain. LOL Ty, we definitely have different personalities but occasionally I’ll read something you’ve written and think we share a brain.

]]> By: Benhttp://tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems/comment-page-1#comment-210232 Ben Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:59:21 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems.htm#comment-210232 Good thoughts. These principles speak very strongly to the dangers of acting out of the default. If stepping back and thinking about something breeds a dramatic difference from what you were roboticaly practicing than maybe more stepping back is in order. Good reminder. Good thoughts. These principles speak very strongly to the dangers of acting out of the default. If stepping back and thinking about something breeds a dramatic difference from what you were roboticaly practicing than maybe more stepping back is in order. Good reminder.

]]> By: Allisonhttp://tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems/comment-page-1#comment-210205 Allison Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:12:35 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems.htm#comment-210205 This is great! I'm always getting distracted at work by random things. Part of it might be the tedious nature of what I do, but it's also because I'm just so used to getting on the computer and doing nothing at all. I'm going to try using the computer at work to be productive as well! Thanks! This is great! I’m always getting distracted at work by random things. Part of it might be the tedious nature of what I do, but it’s also because I’m just so used to getting on the computer and doing nothing at all. I’m going to try using the computer at work to be productive as well! Thanks!

]]> By: David Clarehttp://tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems/comment-page-1#comment-210196 David Clare Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:17:27 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems.htm#comment-210196 You are suffering from The Attention Crash!There is something in our evolved behavior that makes us prone to "interrupt-driven" behavior. I don't know what that thing is. I do know that the internet colossally magnifies the bad effects of interrupt-driven behavior in a sort of dual way it magnifies each person's potential impact.Impact: the internet allows each of us the opportunity to grow an audience of literally a billion people, just one click away.Audience: We now have the ability to be an "audience" to millions of shows, all running concurrently! Yikes! You are suffering from The Attention Crash!

There is something in our evolved behavior that makes us prone to “interrupt-driven” behavior. I don’t know what that thing is. I do know that the internet colossally magnifies the bad effects of interrupt-driven behavior in a sort of dual way it magnifies each person’s potential impact.

Impact: the internet allows each of us the opportunity to grow an audience of literally a billion people, just one click away.

Audience: We now have the ability to be an “audience” to millions of shows, all running concurrently! Yikes!

]]> By: Nickhttp://tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems/comment-page-1#comment-210187 Nick Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:09:07 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems.htm#comment-210187 Hey Ty:Give openDNS a shot. You'll be able to block sites you don't want to go to at the DNS level, so it's much harder to cheat.I've done this with my machine in the office for the past year and it's had a big effect on my productivity.Also, you might want to start running or do some sort of activity every day for at least 30 mins. For me, it's made a huge difference in my ability to focus. Hey Ty:

Give openDNS a shot. You’ll be able to block sites you don’t want to go to at the DNS level, so it’s much harder to cheat.

I’ve done this with my machine in the office for the past year and it’s had a big effect on my productivity.

Also, you might want to start running or do some sort of activity every day for at least 30 mins. For me, it’s made a huge difference in my ability to focus.

]]> By: Vanmartinhttp://tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems/comment-page-1#comment-210151 Vanmartin Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:26:41 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems.htm#comment-210151 Damnit - forgot to mention this: "Jonah showed me a picture of a sad wallaby, so I know I’m still getting the most important stuff."This is probably the funniest line I've read on your site. Almost choked on my water :) Damnit – forgot to mention this:
“Jonah showed me a picture of a sad wallaby, so I know I’m still getting the most important stuff.”

This is probably the funniest line I’ve read on your site. Almost choked on my water :)

]]> By: Vanmartinhttp://tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems/comment-page-1#comment-210150 Vanmartin Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:23:54 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems.htm#comment-210150 Nice post Tynan! Very forward-worthy. Thanks Nice post Tynan! Very forward-worthy. Thanks

]]> By: Tynanhttp://tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems/comment-page-1#comment-210132 Tynan Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:33:28 +0000 http://www.tynan.com/solving-non-existent-problems.htm#comment-210132 Man... the post is losing me subscribers! Maybe it's a good thing I can't check my stats. :)Sean Oliver: I pretty routinely avoid the news / TV for more than 30 days. If I didn't, I agree it would have a huge impact. Seeing TV for the first time after 7 months in the world without it was an offensive experience.Tynan Man… the post is losing me subscribers! Maybe it’s a good thing I can’t check my stats. :)

Sean Oliver: I pretty routinely avoid the news / TV for more than 30 days. If I didn’t, I agree it would have a huge impact. Seeing TV for the first time after 7 months in the world without it was an offensive experience.

Tynan

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