I've increased my productivity 100X in the last 3 months and so can you.
What I've Learned: Busy ≠ Productive
The ability to narrow your focus is a superpower saving you time, effort, and money.
THREAD: 10 ways to stop being busy and get productive.
What I've Learned: Busy ≠ Productive
The ability to narrow your focus is a superpower saving you time, effort, and money.
THREAD: 10 ways to stop being busy and get productive.
1/ Lists:
Everyone has them, let's make them better.
First:
-Separate items into two groups
-Immediate = Take action now
-Passive = Not time sensitive
Second:
-Focus on "Immediate" items first
-These are items that move the needle
-Push towards the end goal
-Highest ROI
Everyone has them, let's make them better.
First:
-Separate items into two groups
-Immediate = Take action now
-Passive = Not time sensitive
Second:
-Focus on "Immediate" items first
-These are items that move the needle
-Push towards the end goal
-Highest ROI
2/ Inversion Thinking:
Work through problems backward.
-Avoid rather than achieve
-Most problems are caused by something we are already doing, not something we need to do
-Most people = How do I lose weight?
-Inversion Thinkers = What am I doing to not lose weight?
Work through problems backward.
-Avoid rather than achieve
-Most problems are caused by something we are already doing, not something we need to do
-Most people = How do I lose weight?
-Inversion Thinkers = What am I doing to not lose weight?
3/ Decrease Activation Energy:
Energy required to start = Probability of starting.
-Walk before you run
-Stuck on a large complex task?
-Break it down into several small individual steps
-Make the first step an easy one
-The point here is to get the ball rolling
Energy required to start = Probability of starting.
-Walk before you run
-Stuck on a large complex task?
-Break it down into several small individual steps
-Make the first step an easy one
-The point here is to get the ball rolling
4/ Multitasking:
Many think of this as a time-saver, it's not.
-Try "batching" instead
-Group single similar items together
-Complete them one by one
-This is far more productive, and requires less energy, than switching between multiple tasks on differing topics
Many think of this as a time-saver, it's not.
-Try "batching" instead
-Group single similar items together
-Complete them one by one
-This is far more productive, and requires less energy, than switching between multiple tasks on differing topics
5/ Next Actions:
Each topline item on your list needs a "next action."
-Non-negotiable
-If you don't have these, add them
-The next step to move the project forward
Topline:
-Create A Budget
Next Actions:
-List Expenses
-List Income
-Set Goals
-Track
Each topline item on your list needs a "next action."
-Non-negotiable
-If you don't have these, add them
-The next step to move the project forward
Topline:
-Create A Budget
Next Actions:
-List Expenses
-List Income
-Set Goals
-Track
6/ Outcomes:
Decide the desired outcome first.
-Defining the goal reduces the chance of procrastination
-Ask yourself, what does perfect execution look like
-Knowing what you stand to lose by not completing a task is hyper-motivating
Decide the desired outcome first.
-Defining the goal reduces the chance of procrastination
-Ask yourself, what does perfect execution look like
-Knowing what you stand to lose by not completing a task is hyper-motivating
7/ 2 Minute Rule:
Will the task take < 2 minutes?
If yes, do it now.
-Do Not: Wait
-Do Not: Overthink It
-Do Not: Add it to your list
-Do: Execute
Will the task take < 2 minutes?
If yes, do it now.
-Do Not: Wait
-Do Not: Overthink It
-Do Not: Add it to your list
-Do: Execute
8/ Pareto Principal:
80% of results come from 20% of efforts.
Everyone knows this one, let's make it simple.
-Knowing where to start is half the battle
-Rank projects in terms of effort vs results
-Where are you getting the most "bang for your buck?"
Start There.
80% of results come from 20% of efforts.
Everyone knows this one, let's make it simple.
-Knowing where to start is half the battle
-Rank projects in terms of effort vs results
-Where are you getting the most "bang for your buck?"
Start There.
9/ The 5 C's:
-Clarity: Define what needs to be done
-Capacity: What will it take to do it?
-Capability: Do we have the resources?
-Commitment: Are you "all-in?"
-Collaboration: Where do you need help?
h/t @ThinkingFocus
-Clarity: Define what needs to be done
-Capacity: What will it take to do it?
-Capability: Do we have the resources?
-Commitment: Are you "all-in?"
-Collaboration: Where do you need help?
h/t @ThinkingFocus
10/ Incentives:
Effort without reward is fleeting
-Constant incentives = constant action
-Recognize large and small achievements
-Rewards help to create a productivity flywheel
Effort without reward is fleeting
-Constant incentives = constant action
-Recognize large and small achievements
-Rewards help to create a productivity flywheel
11/ That's All Folks!
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