Guy Kawasaki asks: If you could eliminate one activity from your day, what would it be?

Daily | September 24th, 2008 by Danielle LaPorte

Guy Kawasaki gets things done.

Clearly. He’s the author of books like, The Art of The Start, Rules for Revolutionaries, and the soon-to-be-released, Reality Check: The Irreverent Guide to Outsmarting, Outmanaging, and Outmarketing Your Competition. His blog is one of the most read on the web, and with all his spare time, he launched the very cool site, ALLTOP, that is essentially, an “online magazine rack” of popular topics. And…he’s leading today’s Daily Q&A. How’s that for impressive?

Carrie says: Less time on the computer. No Boy Toy for me, I’ll take a Tech Boy any day!

Danielle says: I could do with out cooking in pretty much any form. That even includes making sandwiches.

Guy says: I would eliminate answering email!

Today’s inspired interview: Mr. Guy Kawasaki.
Find out what a mountain climber can teach you about leadership and looking good.

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Traci 09/25/2008 04:44 AM 1 point
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As much as I love the fact that I can bus it and not worry about driving, I would eliminate my hour-long commute to work. I would so rather work at home.

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Alison 09/25/2008 08:05 AM 1 point
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Traci, I've been able to leave my job after two months doing something part-time that speaks to the entire "baby boomer" market. I now work from home and LOVE it. I'd be happy to share with you how you can do that, replace your job income quickly, and have lots of fun doing it. My email address is lookincredible@gmail.com. Check out www.ns-spa.com for a 3 minute news clip about what I do.

Alison

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Kristin 09/25/2008 06:15 AM 1 point
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Cleaning, including all dishes, vacuuming and laundering.

Fab new site, ladies! Nice design and layout. (Launched on my birthday, so thanks for the pressie! :)

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http://www.kramblings.blogspot.com

Carrie 09/25/2008 08:23 AM 1 point
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Happy Birthday Kristen.

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Amy 09/25/2008 09:25 AM 1 point
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Yes! This is the bane of my existence. I'm such a clutterbug! I'm trying to change, but it's hard. Cleaning seems so overwhelming!

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DanielleLaPorte 09/25/2008 02:35 PM 1 point
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Happy Birthday! Make some wishes. Get clear on how you want to FEEL this year. ANd whatever you do...do NOT do the dishes or laundry or vacuuming today!
xo
D

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lifecoachsandy 09/25/2008 07:07 AM 1 point
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Less time on the computer, especially playing computer games.

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Jess 09/25/2008 07:14 AM 1 point
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Negative thinking.
All of it haha If I could just STOP negative self-talk or what ifs - I'd get so much more done!

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textimage 09/25/2008 07:20 AM 1 point
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i read the above "haha" as hatha. which makes sense since i credit my desire to look upon myself with the same generosity i offer my dearest friends. so thank you for taking ME back to my true daily practice, showering myself with love and appreciation.

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Kristen 09/25/2008 08:11 AM 1 point
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I agree Jess....imagine life without negative thinking!!

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Joannie 09/25/2008 08:22 AM 1 point
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I'm with you Jess. The negative script from my past continues to haunt me. I'd like to be rid of it or at least not believe it.

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Alison 09/28/2008 09:40 PM 1 point
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I'm with you. I'd love to be rid of mine, too.

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textimage 09/25/2008 07:16 AM 1 point
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any frivolous time spent on the computer that is not during working hours. hey, im all for frivolous, but why waste it on the computer?! i can do so much more with my time, my mind, my spirt... and for those around me, OFF THE COMPUTER.

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Marissa 09/25/2008 07:37 AM 1 point
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I would eliminate the getting-ready routine--shower, makeup, hair, jewelry, etc. I don't want to eliminate the benefits of those things (being clean, smelling nice, looking my best)... I just want those benefits to magically imbue themselves upon me without having to spend any time on them. That's realistic, right?

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Joannie 09/25/2008 08:24 AM 1 point
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You beat me to the punch, Marissa. This was what I would eliminate, too, without smelling and feeling wonderful that all of the things you mentioned bring! :)

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Carrie 09/25/2008 08:24 AM 1 point
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me too, I want to snap my fingers and be ready to go!

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emilycline 09/25/2008 08:37 AM 1 point
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YES! Me too. Showering and doing my hair. Don't mind playing with makeup so much, but the whole shower, wash, dry thing is annoying!

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Traci 09/25/2008 09:13 AM 1 point
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Remember how George would get ready in the intro to The Jetsons? Wouldn't that be nice!?

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Marissa 09/25/2008 11:05 AM 1 point
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Exactly! And hey, while I'm at it, I'd love to have Rosie from The Jetsons to help me take care of the whole making-food thing :)

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Jennifer 09/25/2008 08:30 AM 1 point
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Driving - to work, to errands, my daughter around - when are we going to get teletransporting perfected!

I love that the majority of the comments so far reference less time on the computer - as we all sit at our computers and send our comments!

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Keiko 09/25/2008 12:19 PM 1 point
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hmmm, good point Jennifer...

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Lilly Page 09/25/2008 09:16 AM 1 point
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If I could eliminate one thing....great question it would be rushing around and learning to focus on one or two things not twenty!
Lilly Page
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Burnaby, B.C.

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