I’ve kicked off the annual process of switching the tractor from mower mode to snowblower mode. Over the four winters I’ve owned this, I’ve learned:
- I can do it all at once, but it tires me out and puts me in a bad mental state. So I break it down into three separate tasks that I do on different days, which each take 10-30 minutes. Easy.
- I’ve done it on really cold days and I’ve learned that things go much more smoothly if I pick a warm day. So I’ve learned to optimize my environment.
- I’ve watched a few different videos to learn different techniques and folks from different people. There is rarely one right way to do things, and finding the way that works best for you makes everything click.
These may be life lessons for working with my tractor, but they’re equally applicable to my work life:
- Break down tasks into manageable chunks.
- Optimize your work environment so you can do your best work.
- Try different techniques and learn what works best for you.
Bring on the snow! ❄️