MOTIVATION 332. Hack Writer’s Block If you have writer’s block, just start typing like you’re a hacker in a movie (randomly hitting keys as fast as you can). Gradually let it turn into real words and then into sentences related to what you want to write about. 333. Be Arbitrary While working, set arbitrary goals to reach. Such as, when going through email choose your favorite number between 1 and 25 and try to keep your number of unread emails to less than or equal to that number1. 334. Auto–Archive Set a filter to automatically archive email older than a day or two. The knowledge they will “disappear” promotes a quick response. 335. Stand–up for Meetings 2 Having “standing only” meetings (no one’s allowed to sit). 1 I try to hit 5, 8, 12, or 24 emails. 2 Want even shorter meetings? Have “dancing only” meetings. 173