Comments on: The Importance of Quiet Time

By: ??

?? — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:55:07 +0000

be quiet is so hard for me

By: ??

?? — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:55:07 +0000

be quiet is so hard for me

By: Stephen Dill

Stephen Dill — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:32:27 +0000

Justin,

Too long ago to remember I read for the first time what I eventually did and have done (and read again, often) since. If you just get up a half hour before everyone else does and read you will read 28000 more books than anyone who sleeps in all their life and experience 2140000 more hours of living (I may have those numbers wrong, but you get the picture).

That, combined with a friend telling me about circadian rhythms (we sleep in 90 to 110 minute cycles) set a habit in place for the last 20 years. I sleep 6 hours most nights (with one 7 every week and infrequent 4.5's) and get up from 1 to 3.5 hours before the rest of my household, except the dogs. After feeding dogs and the first cup of coffee, I meditate for 20 minutes. Then I read for another half hour. After that all sorts of things may happen if I hit the email, Twitter, clean up the kitchen, etc.

But that peaceful start to the day at 4 to 5 AM, depending on when I went to bed the night before, has been a Godsend. Ideas flow (captured on a pad always at my side as I meditate and read), I make steady progress through 10 to 15 books a year (always 4 to 6 going at once), and I find that it is a system I can do in a hotel room as easy as I do it at home (easier - no dogs!).

By: andinarvaez

andinarvaez — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:44 +0000

Ok folks, going on stealth mode tonight. Nothing secret, just some quiet and quality time w/ friends. @justinlevy knows http://bit.ly/3bFV6k

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By: John McTigue

John McTigue — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:41:33 +0000

Justin, this is a great topic that we all need to heed. I don't have nearly the hectic schedule that you do. I work from a peaceful setting (ranch in TX), set my own schedule and build in time for reflection every day, mostly petting my dogs and watching horses running around. But still I don't do this enough. I spend way too much time in front of the computer or iPhone and way too little time brainstorming or at least letting my mind go. Thanks for the reminder!

By: Marlene Gavens

Marlene Gavens — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:31:37 +0000

Because of the time demands you mention, scheduling 'quiet' time is a must. I take a 30 min (2 mile) walk each day. Armed with my iPod, my mind is able to wander and as you said, that's when all those great ideas appear! My only dilemma now is finding a way to remember them all when the walk is over!

By: sfsocialmedia

sfsocialmedia — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:21 +0000

The Importance of Quiet Time http://bit.ly/4ezWQu #news #socialmedia

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By: jmctigue

jmctigue — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:42:55 +0000

Good post by @justinlevy on the importance of quiet time – http://bit.ly/2hyytC

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By: justinlevy

justinlevy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:47:38 +0000

Do you take time for reflection, planning and thinking? Share your thoughts over at http://bit.ly/UjemI

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