Start with a stack of books

Few changes have improved my life and my work as much as switching to a standing desk. I didn't have the proper setup at first, so I improvised: a tower of books under my monitor, and two more holding up my keyboard and mouse.

I have a much better setup now — but the improvement was the same from day one.

My posture got much better. I'm more active throughout the day. And I procrastinate much less while I work.

That's the real lesson: don't wait for things to be perfect to start. A stack of books worked just fine.

What's something you started before you had the "right" setup?