Do The Hard Things First

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My name is Jay Swanson - I'm an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa. Paris (yes the one in France) has been my home for years now and I have every intention of staying here for as long as they'll have me. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlogged daily for 3+ years, and love pizza a little too much. Now I make videos about visiting Paris, traveling in Europe, and try to share what I've learned along the way. I hope you enjoyed what you found.
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[@Chrisb8s]

This is so true. I know that I follow it at work. Do the hardest things first. Deal with the problem first. In personal life. Sometimes. I don’t. I should

[@JaySwanson]

It's hard when all you want is to take a nap 😂

[@conniemeulemans3461]

Bostons are the best! On our "third" he's a boston/pug mix and Copper is a trooper!

[@JaySwanson]

He is indeed!

[@bassclefpaco]

I agree. I've also read that people with ADHD (or let's just say procrastinators) tend to need the urgency that procrastination creates to get those dopamine bumps and get motivated. That said, as a rampant procrastinator with a few accomplishments to my name, I agree with you. Life is almost always better when you do the hard things first.

[@JaySwanson]

If I find myself kicking a can down the road, I try to move it up my to-do list asap. Amazing how the stress can just build if you don't

[@bassclefpaco]

@@JaySwanson There's that. Sadly, that's an old trick that I've worn out. I'm ignoring one next to me as I type this. 😄

[@carolbrenner3121]

Ken Follett books ❤

[@JaySwanson]

📖📚

[@TheKayaklover]

Mr. Cooper needs a raincoat🤩

[@JaySwanson]

Funny how I put him in it on the day it didn't rain, and then didn't on the day it diiiiid

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I’m so happy to hear you have a support system around you.

[@JaySwanson]

Me too =)

[@mattsurber8990]

Thanks Jay, I went for the hardest things first. Taxes Time can drain A person.

[@JaySwanson]

Boy can it!

[@andyshacks7812]

Such good advice. Always aim to get the crappy stuff out of the way asap but sometimes it ain’t that easy. I can be so guilty of putting stuff off sometimes, so know how you feel. Hope the crap sorts itself soon for you Jay! 🤞

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks Andy!

[@jojie7208]

So true. Love watching your videos

[@JaySwanson]

Thank you!

[@anthonykennedy5324]

Why do I watch this ? Because it was satisfying. Good audio, good video, good words. This can only be achieved with effort. I respect anyone who is good at what they do. All the best.

[@JaySwanson]

thanks Anthony!

[@jamesm.3967]

I love Parisian weather. Just saying…I do ❤it not kidding.

[@Jeanetteinnes]

Totally agree.. prioritise chores and get them done ✅

[@PokhrajRoy.]

2:16 This is why you should read literary fiction and if you’re reading non-fiction, make it those written by journalists. I’m tired of this cottage industry of quack advice dispensing.

[@JaySwanson]

Same - back to older wisdom for me

[@julieparker8176]

Bonjour Jay. My husband and I are in Paris for another week and would like to meet you if possible. We are staying in the 7th, near La Tour Eiffel.

[@gamewarrior010]

There’s a great short story/pice of advice called The Hard Easy from someone who taught at NOLS. It’s premise is infectious.

[@andrewf5678]

Jay. What happened to the Peloton Cafe? You turned me on to that place and I always rent bikes from them. I was just there this past summer. Love the staff. Have not seen you there in a while. Did I miss a video?

[@JaySwanson]

Hey Andrew, no you haven't missed anything! So glad you still rent bikes from them =) I swing by sometimes!

[@julieg447]

Great puddle shot at 1:17 🎨 Sweet Cooper!

[@jamesm.3967]

You gotta wipe the dog down. 😂

[@susangalpin4967]

I got one of those letters, too Ugh.

[@JaySwanson]

the worst!

[@KarinLynnBates]

Sometimes life is a real slog. I used to use this principle as a kid with the dinner plate: eat the least liked things first so you can get to the good stuff. This reminds me that I need to get my taxes done, lol.

[@JaySwanson]

haha speaking of.

[@nedamrees]

"First eat the frog!"

[@ADAtrips]

As a self employed, I received letters from IRS. Ended up in TAX court. But I won and now I am not scared of IRS. Just do all is fine. I can imagine 🤔. two countries to deal with 🤔 🌴🌴Aloha

[@JaySwanson]

thanks for the reassurance!

[@SethinBerlin]

I'm out of the loop. What does VADRO stand for?

[@JaySwanson]

VAD stands for Vlog A Day Reboot =) The 0XX is the number!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Cooper’s besoins include aggressively sniffing the mic.

[@JaySwanson]

Also true

[@RH1812]

I have a list of stuff I’ve been putting off.

[@JaySwanson]

The to-do list of life never stops growing (thankfully) - how we curb it is the art form

[@jessicabracho8509]

Yes, but how do I force myself to do the hard things without procrastinating with the little nothings first?! 😊

[@JaySwanson]

Good question!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

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