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It's not clear to me that paid computer consulting is always a mitzvah. Intent probably matters. See page 27 of _An Offer You Can't Refuse_ by Rabbi Yissocher Frand.
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Imagine that there's an mitzvah which I can do. It might be obligatory, or it might not be. For example, tefillin, prayer, kiddush, havdalah, shofar, feeding my pet, visiting the sick, Torah study, or something else.

May I do other activities beforehand? For example, shaving, showering, working, reading the newspaper, checking my email, drinking some water, or something else.

Also, what if it's too early for me to do the mitzvah, but the time when I can start the mitzvah is coming soon?

Is it affected by whether I have the right intentions in mind before I start the other activity? I

Note: I am defining mitzvahthe term "mitzvah" broadly, to include other actions like paid computer consulting which can. That might also be a mitzvah (chesed / kindness). This idea is supported in the bookSee Reward Miles to Heaven by Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz. Or see page 27 of An Offer You Can't Refuse by Rabbi Yissocher Frand, which includes material based on a parable from the mashgiach of the Grodno yeshiva.

Imagine that there's an mitzvah which I can do. It might be obligatory, or it might not be. For example, tefillin, prayer, kiddush, havdalah, shofar, feeding my pet, visiting the sick, Torah study, or something else.

May I do other activities beforehand? For example, shaving, showering, working, reading the newspaper, checking my email, drinking some water, or something else.

Also, what if it's too early for me to do the mitzvah, but the time when I can start the mitzvah is coming soon?

Is it affected by whether I have the right intentions in mind before I start the other activity? I am defining mitzvah broadly, to include other actions like computer consulting which can also be a mitzvah (chesed / kindness). This idea is supported in the book Reward Miles to Heaven by Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz.

Imagine that there's an mitzvah which I can do. It might be obligatory, or it might not be. For example, tefillin, prayer, kiddush, havdalah, shofar, feeding my pet, visiting the sick, Torah study, or something else.

May I do other activities beforehand? For example, shaving, showering, working, reading the newspaper, checking my email, drinking some water, or something else.

Also, what if it's too early for me to do the mitzvah, but the time when I can start the mitzvah is coming soon?

Is it affected by whether I have the right intentions in mind before I start the other activity?

Note: I am defining the term "mitzvah" broadly, to include other actions like paid computer consulting. That might also be a mitzvah (chesed / kindness). See Reward Miles to Heaven by Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz. Or see page 27 of An Offer You Can't Refuse by Rabbi Yissocher Frand, which includes material based on a parable from the mashgiach of the Grodno yeshiva.

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I'm a freelance computer consultant. I work with Internet filters, cellphones, tablets, and computer problems of all sorts.

Imagine that there's an mitzvah which I can do. It might be obligatory, or it might not be. For example, tefillin, prayer, kiddush, havdalah, shofar, feeding my pet, visiting the sick, Torah study, or something else.

May I do other activities beforehand? For example, shaving, showering, working, reading the newspaper, checking my email, drinking some water, or something else.

Also, what if it's too early for me to do the mitzvah, but the time when I can start the mitzvah is coming soon?

Please note: Perhaps, ifIs it affected by whether I have the right intentions in mind before I start the other activity? I am defining mitzvah broadly, to include other actions like computer consulting iswhich can also be a mitzvah (chesed / kindness). See, for example,This idea is supported in the book Reward Miles to Heaven by Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz.

I'm a freelance computer consultant. I work with Internet filters, cellphones, tablets, and computer problems of all sorts.

Imagine that there's an mitzvah which I can do. It might be obligatory, or it might not be. For example, tefillin, prayer, kiddush, havdalah, shofar, feeding my pet, visiting the sick, Torah study, or something else.

May I do other activities beforehand? For example, shaving, showering, working, reading the newspaper, checking my email, drinking some water, or something else.

Also, what if it's too early for me to do the mitzvah, but the time when I can start the mitzvah is coming soon?

Please note: Perhaps, if I have the right intentions in mind before I start, computer consulting is also be a mitzvah (chesed / kindness). See, for example, the book Reward Miles to Heaven by Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz.

Imagine that there's an mitzvah which I can do. It might be obligatory, or it might not be. For example, tefillin, prayer, kiddush, havdalah, shofar, feeding my pet, visiting the sick, Torah study, or something else.

May I do other activities beforehand? For example, shaving, showering, working, reading the newspaper, checking my email, drinking some water, or something else.

Also, what if it's too early for me to do the mitzvah, but the time when I can start the mitzvah is coming soon?

Is it affected by whether I have the right intentions in mind before I start the other activity? I am defining mitzvah broadly, to include other actions like computer consulting which can also be a mitzvah (chesed / kindness). This idea is supported in the book Reward Miles to Heaven by Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz.

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What are the general rules regarding doing activities (such as eating or checking email) before mitzvot (such as tefillin or prayer)?

I'm a freelance computer consultant. I work with Internet filters, cellphones, tablets, and computer problems of all sorts.

Imagine that there's an mitzvah which I can do. It might be obligatory, or it might not be. For example, tefillin, prayer, kiddush, havdalah, shofar, feeding my pet, visiting the sick, Torah study, or something else.

May I do other activities beforehand? For example, shaving, showering, working, reading the newspaper, checking my email, drinking some water, or something else.

Also, what if it's too early for me to do the mitzvah, but the time when I can start the mitzvah is coming soon?

Please note: Perhaps, if I have the right intentions in mind before I start, computer consulting is also be a mitzvah (chesed / kindness). See, for example, the book Reward Miles to Heaven by Rabbi Shlomo Schwartz.