How I Started Out
So I came across this Pete Adams thing online, looked kinda interesting for improving productivity. Downloaded his PDF guide right away cause hey, free stuff! First page says “This is stupid” then slaps a big motivational quote – classic Pete vibes already.
Diving Into the Mess
Tried following Step 1 where he tells you to reorganize your workspace. Cleared my desk all enthusiastic-like, then spent twenty damn minutes hunting for my favorite coffee mug that got buried under papers. Pete didn’t mention that part huh?
- Step 2 disaster: Tried the “priority matrix” doodad. Drew boxes labeled Urgent/Not Urgent like the screenshot showed
- Problem: Couldn’t decide if checking emails was “Important” or “Should Have Burned Yesterday”
- Step 3 win: Actually made a damn to-do list for once. Put “learn Pete’s methods” at the top
Where Things Got Messy Up
Middle section talked about “digital decluttering.” Went through my desktop – 147 files called “UntitledDocument(27).doc” looking back at me. Started renaming folders like Pete said, got bored after five minutes and ate chips instead.
Tried his five-minute-focus trick. Set phone timer, stared at spreadsheet – ding! Alarm goes off and I’d just been daydreaming about tacos. Restarted three times before actually typing anything useful.
Final Shambles & Results
- Wasted entire Wednesday following color-coding system for calendar events
- Forgot to pay electricity bill cause it was colored “low priority teal”
- Did manage to finally clear browser tabs though – shoutout to Step 8!
Ended up with a half-organized desk, seven partially finished lists, and a headache. Honestly? Still doing the five-minute trick sometimes when I’m drowning in work. Pete’s messy but there’s gold in that chaos.
