I’m Zane Peterson, and This is How I Work

Zane Peterson
Sep 2, 2018 · 2 min read

Location: Duluth, Minnesota

Current Gig: Finance student at the Labovitz School of Business and Economics.

One Word That Describes How I Work: Persistent.

What apps/software/tools can’t you live without? Why?

  1. Facebook. I use Facebook almost everyday, usually many times a day, to stay connected with my friends and family without having to be with them to catch up. I like seeing how my friends are progressing in their lives and staying close with my family members that live hours away.
  2. A planner. I have always needed to track ideas and to-do lists to avoid getting anxiety and feeling like I’m missing something. I also enjoy being able to cross things off my lists because it shows that I’m being productive and not missing anything important.
  3. Netflix. I’m a big Netflix guy, and this app allows me to binge watch many shows when I’m procrastinating my work or helps me fall asleep at night.

What’s your best time-saving shortcut/life hack?

One thing I try to do every morning is think of the 2–4 most important tasks that I need to accomplish during the day. I then try to get these tasks done as early in the day as possible, so when I finish these things, I have the rest of the day to do anything.

What everyday thing are you better at than everyone else? What’s your secret?

Probably avoiding stress. If something doesn’t start or go as planned, I just forget about it and move on.

What do you listen to while you work?

It usually depends on the work I’m doing. If it’s schoolwork, I can’t really listen to music with lyrics because I get too distracted, so I listen to jazz, classical, or band/orchestra music. If I’m working a job or chore, I’ll listen to anything I’m in the mood for. I like any music.

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?

Don’t be scared to do something because in twenty years, you’re going to regret it if you don’t do it.

Where do you find inspiration and new ideas?

I find a lot of my inspiration and new ideas on the internet because I want to be like a lot of the people I see, so they usually motivate me to do something.

What’s your favorite quote?

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. — Wayne Gretzky

-Michael Scott

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