Why do you CRIMP?

Posted by Daly de Gagne
Sep 29, 2011 at 02:08 PM

Trader, that’s a good question - why do I crimp?

Like you, I enjoy trying different software programs, looking for something new, a better way to organize information, and so on.

I’m aware that underlying that is my own difficulty organizing myself, and keeping on track. As some here may know, I deal with issues related to ADHD, depression, and executive dysfunction. At times I just get plain stuck.

Some of the people I’ve met over the years experience similar tendencies. Trying new software is both a way of looking for a solution and, as Trader says, it’s a way of feeling you’re doing something when in fact, you’re not.

I think, when stuck, it’s important to know when CRIMPing is a positive step forward, or simply a substitute for worthwhile action, for getting unstuck. Of course, when stuck and seemingly unable to do anything productive the greatest challenge is simply knowing what to do to move from inaction to being in action. Yesterday on my blog I posted on one strategy for getting unstuck..

Here’s the url for that post: http://www.exuberanteclectic.com/2011/09/get-unstuck-use-time-ins-to-move-from.html I hope the post is helpful.

I find it helps me when I realize I’m in CRIMP mode to discern whether it is worthwhile in that moment, or a way for me to feel like I’m doing something when I am otherwise stuck or avoiding what needs to be done.

Daly

tradercclee wrote:
>Hi everyone,
>Been reading this forum for a while… It’s obvious that there a lot of
>fellow CRIMPers here.
>My question is: Why do you CRIMP?
> >I use various outliners,
>info visualizers, PIMs, etc to gather ideas for long term goals, and then break them
>down to form best plan of attack.
> >I go from software to software, constantly looking
>for something that can capture and synthesize my thoughts better.
>At the end of the
>day, I think I’m CRIMPing because it’s more fun learning/using new software to
>organize info, than it is to actually just organize my info. :)
> >Also, maybe it makes
>me feel like I’m *doing* something productive when I move information around.
>Once
>I’ve organized info in a software and need to start turning the info into action, I go on
>to other software to move information there (and feel productive without doing the
>actions :)).
> >Anyway… Wanted to share my own tendencies!
> >Lastly (catering to my
>CRIMP side :)) - What software have you found to most effectively turn your long term
>big goals/ideas into action?