What's Your #1 Secret to Being Productive?

14 years ago

Beats workin'.

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Kevin Riley

14 years ago

Set blocks of time. Best is minimum 2-hour block. During that time block, you have a task to complete. Shut off all distractions - Skype, the forum, e-mail, Twitter, etc.

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Jonathan Denney

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Kevin Riley

Set blocks of time. Best is minimum 2-hour block. During that time block, you have a task to complete. Shut off all distractions - Skype, the forum, e-mail, Twitter, etc.

Thanks for you input! I actually practice time blocks but using Eben Pagan's 60,60,30 method. It's great since it leaves with energy all day.

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mlord10

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Jonathan Denney

Thanks for you input! I actually practice time blocks but using Eben Pagan's 60,60,30 method. It's great since it leaves with energy all day.

You know, I have actually never heard of Eben Pagan's 60, 60, 30 method. However, after just doing a little research on it that is pretty much exactly what I do.

I should have wrote some content on this.

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Jonathan Denney

14 years ago

Originally Posted by mlord10

You know, I have actually never heard of Eben Pagan's 60, 60, 30 method. However, after just doing a little research on it that is pretty much exactly what I do.

I should have wrote some content on this.

Yeah his 60,60,30 method is great along with all the other methods he teaches. I strongly recommend taking his Wake Up Productive course, I found it very useful.

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mr2monster

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Kevin Riley

Set blocks of time. Best is minimum 2-hour block. During that time block, you have a task to complete. Shut off all distractions - Skype, the forum, e-mail, Twitter, etc.

This is pretty much what I do, only I can't seem to make a 2 hour stretch without some kind of break.

I generally shoot for 1 hour blocks with a 15 min or so break in between.

Another thing that keeps me more productive is changing locations. If I feel stale and uninspired, I'm not very productive. I like to work at coffee shops, and work-share places all over town. A change of scenery does wonders for your motivation.

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Jonathan Denney

14 years ago

Originally Posted by mr2monster

This is pretty much what I do, only I can't seem to make a 2 hour stretch without some kind of break.

I generally shoot for 1 hour blocks with a 15 min or so break in between.

Another thing that keeps me more productive is changing locations. If I feel stale and uninspired, I'm not very productive. I like to work at coffee shops, and work-share places all over town. A change of scenery does wonders for your motivation.

Thanks for your tip!
What I do is similar. After about 45 minutes to an hour, your mind will start getting off track. What I usually do is lay down and try to meditate for maybe 5 minutes. Then I can become fully engaged in my work again for another hour, followed by a meal. I repeat this process as much as I can each day.

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John Lenaghan

14 years ago

Originally Posted by mr2monster

Another thing that keeps me more productive is changing locations. If I feel stale and uninspired, I'm not very productive. I like to work at coffee shops, and work-share places all over town. A change of scenery does wonders for your motivation.

This is a huge productivity booster for me. I get tired of working at home sometimes (especially when the kids are off school for the summer and don't fully understand what Dad's closed office door means

) so I go and work at my local Starbucks.

I don't actually talk to people very often, but having other people around me helps beat the lonely feeling of staring at a computer screen all day. And I always wind up figuring something out that's been bugging me, coming up with new ideas or generally jumpstarting one thing or another when I have a change of scenery.

My only problem with my Starbucks "office" is I don't feel comfortable recording audio or video stuff in it. If they had a sound booth I could use for a couple of hours a day, I'd probably never leave.

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Jonathan Denney

14 years ago

Originally Posted by nichescape

This is a huge productivity booster for me. I get tired of working at home sometimes (especially when the kids are off school for the summer and don't fully understand what Dad's closed office door means

) so I go and work at my local Starbucks.

I don't actually talk to people very often, but having other people around me helps beat the lonely feeling of staring at a computer screen all day. And I always wind up figuring something out that's been bugging me, coming up with new ideas or generally jumpstarting one thing or another when I have a change of scenery.

My only problem with my Starbucks "office" is I don't feel comfortable recording audio or video stuff in it. If they had a sound booth I could use for a couple of hours a day, I'd probably never leave.

John

You guys just made me realize the importance of having a lap-top. Working in front of a desktop screen all day isn't the best work environment. Thanks for your tips!

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mr2monster

14 years ago

Originally Posted by nichescape

This is a huge productivity booster for me. I get tired of working at home sometimes (especially when the kids are off school for the summer and don't fully understand what Dad's closed office door means

) so I go and work at my local Starbucks.

I don't actually talk to people very often, but having other people around me helps beat the lonely feeling of staring at a computer screen all day. And I always wind up figuring something out that's been bugging me, coming up with new ideas or generally jumpstarting one thing or another when I have a change of scenery.

My only problem with my Starbucks "office" is I don't feel comfortable recording audio or video stuff in it. If they had a sound booth I could use for a couple of hours a day, I'd probably never leave.

John

haha... yeah, I know that feeling.

I actually found a really cool work-share place here locally called Gangplank that has a room specifically for doing podcasts and videocasts... It's awesome, and free.

If you live in a decently large city, you should see if there's something similar in your area.

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Jonathan Denney 14 years ago

mr2monster, I'm going to look into that in Miami. I doubt they'd have one down here though.
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- mr2monster 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Jonathan Denney
  
  mr2monster, I'm going to look into that in Miami. I doubt they'd have one down here though.
  
  https://be.freelancersunion.org/forum/topic.php?id=479
  It's paid, but it was the first one I found on a very quick google search.
  
  Looks like they offer the ability to receive mail there too (might be a good replacement for a PO box? and might help offset the cost)
  
  I just searched "Miami Shared Workspace"
  
  You can also try things like:
  "Coworking"
  "shared lease"
  "collaborative workspace"
  "workshare / work share"
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Anthony Scorza 14 years ago

Couple of things.

I have a an old guitar and when i feel a bit jaded with work, i set a timer for 15 minutes in which i have to come up with a song. They're always pretty rubbish ( not surprising as it only has 5 strings on it at moment) but as i'm concentrating on the song everything else goes out of my mind and when the 15 minutes are up i feel really ready to go again. It's surprising how many new ideas i seem to get just after i've played that battered old 5 string

The other thing i occasionlly do, which i find a bit scary but very effective , is to promise my 4 kids i'll buy them something or take them on a trip i can't necessarily afford at the time i make the promise. No way i'll break my word to my kids and it's amazing how focused i immediately become!

So i guess its a combination of keeping things fresh and motivation by fear.
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Angela V. Edwards

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Kevin Riley

Set blocks of time. Best is minimum 2-hour block. During that time block, you have a task to complete. Shut off all distractions - Skype, the forum, e-mail, Twitter, etc.

That's pretty close to what I was going to say and what I had came from you in the first place, Kevin. I once joined a program you had where you gave us sheets to fill in and print out our "office hours" for our families to be informed when we're working and when we're free. If we keep ourselves and our families to those blocks of time, we tend to be quite a bit more productive, or at least *I* do. Those were quite helpful to me, as scheduling things and following through with that schedule allows me to get a lot more done than the hit-or-miss that comes more "natural" to me.

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ryanbiddulph

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Kevin Riley

Set blocks of time. Best is minimum 2-hour block. During that time block, you have a task to complete. Shut off all distractions - Skype, the forum, e-mail, Twitter, etc.

Kevin that's excellent advice.

I use the Pomodoro technique. I work for 45 minutes and break for 10 minutes. While working I do no chatting or phone work. It's all online networking.

When my networking is over - usually after 8-10 hours - I'll take and make calls, chat, etc.

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Venturetothetop 14 years ago

The three 3 things for me:

1) Dream statement above my computer (the moment i start becoming unproductive I remind myself where I want to be, and that I deserve it if I work hard for it)

2) My rule of 3 - the most important number in business. I complete three key tasks each day, and I break these tasks down to the most important three elements. 3 is manageable and ensures I do not over complicate any task.

3) I use dictation software and a headset and microphone. I don't type much anymore, it's so much faster for me.
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TimG

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Kevin Riley

Set blocks of time. Best is minimum 2-hour block. During that time block, you have a task to complete. Shut off all distractions - Skype, the forum, e-mail, Twitter, etc.

That's generally what I do although I limit my blocks to about 50 minutes of concentrated work with a 10 minute break. The 10 minute break is when I grab a drink, small snack, bathroom break..etc

Also, I have found that by writing out what I intend to get done that day helps me to achieve my objectives. On that list will be several easy to accomplish tasks which help to provide the motivation to get the harder more tedious tasks accomplished.

Funny story - When I was in the military and working late at night/early in the morning on my Internet business writing articles on less then exciting subjects I would always take a pushup break where I would knock out as many pushups as I could.

This kept me awake, got the blood pumping again and helped to improve my health and physical appearance - especially on those long nights when I had to take lots of pushup breaks

Respectfully,
Tim

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Zeus66

14 years ago

Drugs. Score some of your kid's Ritalin.... nephew's... neighbor's kid's.... whatever.

If you're too wimpy for that, get in serious credit debt. Nothing inspires productivity more than collection calls and lawyer threats.

If those ideas don't work, hire a local bar bouncer to inflict grievous bodily harm if you don't meet your weekly quota.

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Jonathan Denney

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Zeus66

Drugs. Score some of your kid's Ritalin.... nephew's... neighbor's kid's.... whatever.

If you're too wimpy for that, get in serious credit debt. Nothing inspires productivity more than collection calls and lawyer threats.

If those ideas don't work, hire a local bar bouncer to inflict grievous bodily harm if you don't meet your weekly quota.

I'm sure some serious credit debt would motivate anyone! Along with the bouncer.

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VanessaB

14 years ago

I stay productive by being organized.

I stay motivated by something deeper. Of course, I like the lifestyle that money affords, and the security of knowing that I control my income. I admit, sometimes, there's an ego trip involved too, but it's mostly, the feeling of empowerment that comes from being able to do what I do best and shine at doing it.

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David Jackson

14 years ago

Being a sports buff, I use a technique I call "advancing the ball." That means I make a conscious effort to do something every single day to advance my business...including, but not limited to writing a new article, forum posting, blog posting, social networking, offline networking, handing out business cards, etc.

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Chucksta

14 years ago

Originally Posted by David Jackson

Being a sports buff, I use a technique I call "advancing the ball." That means I do something every single day to advance my business...including, but not limited to writing a new article, forum posting, blog posting, social networking, offline networking, handing out business cards, etc.

David Jackson

Yeah, I do that, preferably at the very start of the day. No matter how I feel, as long as I get one thing done for my business, then I feel good for that day. And if I end the day achieving loads, then more the better.

A friend of mine, sort of my mentor, is motivated to achieve due to wanting to clear his parents mortgage and his own debts. He is currently paying both off with money earned from his affiliate programs. He started 3 years ago, and now has 5 domains bringing in about £2500 per month, plus he works full time in IT for a major US firm based in England, UK. He has now gone in with his brother and they are working on more markets, one of which he says will bring in £10k per month.

My motivation... not really got any.... I just enjoy learning, researching and creating: web sites (coding and drawing), articles. I also thoroughly enjoy watching my domains chase down the competition... such a buzz

My arsenal against the competition in the markets I pursue is the knowledge I have in IM, and thanks to this site, I am adding to that arsenal.... just need to come up with a nuke in order to finish off the few still ahead of my domain.

One strategic strike and my domain will be at the top of the Google list

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DrFresh 14 years ago

well i live with my parents at age 23 lol.. so that's what motivates me. Something that always helps is to work on something you believe in, so you'll WANT to do it rather than.. ahhh i have do this now or whatever..
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CharlesDenney

14 years ago

My #1 PRODUCTIVITY SECRET is developing positive "Daily Rituals" which help me be more focused and fully engaged in what I'm doing.

If we develop daily success rituals that help us be more productive and do the things that give us the most leverage, then we can greatly increase our income, success and happiness.

There's a great book on this subject called "The Power of Full Engagement" by Tony Schwartz. I recommend you read this book. It's by far the best $10 investment you can make in your productivity.

I'm driven by a deep inner desire to keep living the "Internet Lifestyle" and not be limited by income, time or geographic location. In other words, as an Internet Marketer I have successfully "de-linked" my time from my income.

In other words, I make money whether I work or not. This morning I woke up and checked my shopping cart and found that I had made $470 dollars while I was dreaming about Salma Hayek.

I'm mean, that's not a fortune, but a lot of people work all week, or even all month to make the same amount of money that I made while I was catching some zzzzz's.

I have to tell ya, it sure beats working for a living!

Who the hell wants a "real" job?

I'll be an Internet marketer til the day I die. I'm totally addicted to this business and I love every minute of it!

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Jonathan Denney

14 years ago

Originally Posted by CharlesDenney

My #1 PRODUCTIVITY SECRET is developing positive "Daily Rituals" which help me be more focused and fully engaged in what I'm doing.

If we develop daily success rituals that help us be more productive and do the things that give us the most leverage, then we can greatly increase our income, success and happiness.

There's a great book on this subject called "The Power of Full Engagement" by Tony Schwartz. I recommend you read this book. It's by far the best $10 investment you can make in your productivity.

I'm driven by a deep inner desire to keep living the "Internet Lifestyle" and not be limited by income, time or geographic location. In other words, as an Internet Marketer I have successfully "de-linked" my time from my income.

In other words, I make money whether I work or not. This morning I woke up and checked my shopping cart and found that I had made $470 dollars while I was dreaming about Salma Hayek.

I'm mean, that's not a fortune, but a lot of people work all week, or even all month to make the same amount of money that I made while I was catching some zzzzz's.

I have to tell ya, it sure beats working for a living!

Who the hell wants a "real" job?

I'll be an Internet marketer til the day I die. I'm totally addicted to this business and I love every minute of it!

Thanks Dad! You inspire me more than anyone but on a daily basis.

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Colin Theriot

14 years ago

Originally Posted by CharlesDenney

I have to tell ya, it sure beats working for a living!

Who the hell wants a "real" job?

Copycat! That's what I said!

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Jonathan Denney 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Colin Theriot

Copycat! That's what I said!

You're both right though. Who wants to be told what to do all day?
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GoodnightSweetRatRace

14 years ago

There's a program called "The Action Machine" it's free download, you can find it online.

You basically set up a task, and set the time for when you want to achieve it. It's like countdown which you can set for individual tasks.

Might not work with some people, but I need some sort of challenge and a deadline.

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CharlesDenney

14 years ago

Originally Posted by GoodnightSweetRatRace

There's a program called "The Action Machine" it's free download, you can find it online.

You basically set up a task, and set the time for when you want to achieve it. It's like countdown which you can set for individual tasks.

Might not work with some people, but I need some sort of challenge and a deadline.

Thanks for recommending this resource. I'll check it out!

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Mohsin Rasool

14 years ago

For me,

This works:

Working on a PC with NO internet ACCESS!

I try to work on that PC 2 or more hours a day and I get my best
content written there. It always works.

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Jonathan Denney

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Mohsin Rasool

For me,

This works:

Working on a PC with NO internet ACCESS!

I try to work on that PC 2 or more hours a day and I get my best
content written there. It always works.

Regards,
Mohsin

That's a great idea! I'm going to use your tip next time I'm in content creation mode.

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Kevin Riley

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Mohsin Rasool

For me,

This works:

Working on a PC with NO internet ACCESS!

I try to work on that PC 2 or more hours a day and I get my best
content written there. It always works.

Regards,
Mohsin

Yup. I go out onto a big deck at the back of our apartment building, with a clipboard and notepad and do a lot of my writing there.

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Mohsin Rasool 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Kevin Riley

Yup. I go out onto a big deck at the back of our apartment building, with a clipboard and notepad and do a lot of my writing there.

Yes! It is hard to get something written while browsing is ON, and so is Skype and Gmail!

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Jonathan Denney

14 years ago

Thank you David to adding value to this thread!

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Colin Theriot

14 years ago

To add some actual value instead of just jokes, I use a desktop countdown timer all the time. I do my work in 33 minute, 33 second chunks, then take 5 minute breaks. I do that until I'm tired of working. I save all the email checking and skyping and researching and warrioring in between the work, during the breaks.

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Jonathan Denney

14 years ago

Originally Posted by createyouwealth

I would be more productive by blocking out all distractions. Lock myself in a room, turn my phone on silent, turn the t.v off and don't check email. That's a way that you can be more productive. All distractions are not accepted at that period of time. And also keeping in mind my personal goals I want to accomplish at a certain period of time. All the best.

Thanks for you secret! I actually bought two black out curtains that I cover up the window with when I'm going to fully engaged in something.

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Jonathan Denney

14 years ago

Thank you Colin for the value you have just added to our lives!

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Amanda Craven

14 years ago

It may be old-fashioned but it works...lists. I make to-do lists. The satisfaction of ticking things off drives me forward to the next task.

I also second the 'no internet connection' suggestion - I get my best writing done at my tumbledown Bulgarian hideaway. Have to trek halfway up the hill to even get a cell phone signal.

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Jonathan Denney

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Amanda Craven

It may be old-fashioned but it works...lists. I make to-do lists. The satisfaction of ticking things off drives me forward to the next task.

I also second the 'no internet connection' suggestion - I get my best writing done at my tumbledown Bulgarian hideaway. Have to trek halfway up the hill to even get a cell phone signal.

Thank you!
Lists work great. I usually first create a mind map to get my ideas together. Then I organize it into a list when I'm going to be the ideas to work.

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14 years ago

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cclou

14 years ago

I downloaded a free desktop app called Instant Boss. I put in how long I want to work for, how long I want my breaks to be, and how many work sessions I want to do. It pops up when your time is up, and makes noise (though I keep my sound muted).

It's not glamorous, but it works for me. I find that I write faster because I really want to get done with my current task before break time. If I'm not done, I'll often click keep working so that my break can be a real break.

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mr2monster

14 years ago

Also, for those of you in the phoenix metro area this is the place I'm talking about:

Gangplank Phoenix - Collaborative | Academy | Incubator | Co-Working

There's also a place called Red Pear (| redPear) that's supposed to be similar, although I've never been to that one.

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krackajackfoo

14 years ago

I agree with the blocks of time idea. I as well spend time in between work playing my guitar. The biggest distraction are all the damn get rich quick emails and JV opps you get. Stop reading those. Focus on what is working for you and tweak it, quit spending money and the "next big thing".

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Jonathan Denney

14 years ago

Thanks everyone for your great tips and input!

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Matt Bard

14 years ago

I'm 6'5" and need a lot of food

Also make to-do lists and never do anything that involves interacting with people or surfing for research until after I have accomplished a big chunk of the day's list.

Speaking of food, John (Zeus66) forgot to mention that he has monkeys to feed too.

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Jamian

14 years ago

Constantly keeping yourself under eustress.

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GCostanza

14 years ago

I'm with Kevin here. Treat everything like a business and set up blocks of time to work. Nothing else should be important during this time.

Once you get into the mindframe of setting up tasks and completely them, everything suddenly seems a hell of a lot easier.

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MarkSherris

14 years ago

set goals, write down tasks...a "to do" list helps for daily tasks... also for me it's definitely the thought of things such as, "the v8 vantage" lol I know that's on my list

and also other things...

yeah material objects are good to think of but also you've got to think about whether you'd rather have the freedom of working for yourself, or stuck in a routine job working for somebody else?

That will probably keep most people motivated :-)

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Jonathan Denney

14 years ago

Originally Posted by MarkSherris

set goals, write down tasks...a "to do" list helps for daily tasks... also for me it's definitely the thought of things such as, "the v8 vantage" lol I know that's on my list

and also other things...

yeah material objects are good to think of but also you've got to think about whether you'd rather have the freedom of working for yourself, or stuck in a routine job working for somebody else?

That will probably keep most people motivated :-)

The V8 Vantage on my desktop reminds me to keep moving forward haha.
Thanks everyone for the great tips! I have learned a lot from your input and I hope others have benefited from this thread as well.

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rmolina88

14 years ago

My #1 method for being productive is not being at work.

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