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How to finish work 50% faster than 99% people.
(Open this if you struggle to focus)
Ask yourself:
β†’ What is the task?
β†’ How much time should it take?
β†’ What is the outcome you are after?
This helps you stay focused on what you want to achieve.
Then, prioritize tasks.
1) Urgent + important
2) Important
3) Urgent
4) Everything else
This way, when you're low on energy, you can focus on the most important tasks.
Create a process for performing the task.
β†’ Break the task into smaller, specific steps.
β†’ Prioritize the steps, placing the essential ones first.
β†’ Identify potential obstacles, and how to overcome them.
This helps you to avoid getting sidetracked and procrastinating.
Get rid of distractions.
β†’ Silence your phone, wear noise-cancelling headphones, and use website blockers.
β†’ Create an environment conducive to productivity.
This helps you maintain your focus and reduces the chances of getting distracted.
Time your work.
β†’ Use a timer, and aim to complete each step in a set amount of time.
β†’ Track your progress and adjust accordingly.
This helps you stay motivated by seeing how much you’ve accomplished.
Automate repetitive tasks.
β†’ Use tools, software, and productivity hacks to automate tasks.
β†’ Use templates and checklists to streamline your workflow.
This helps you save time and increase your productivity.
Identify and minimize inefficiencies.
β†’ Eliminate unnecessary steps, delegate, or outsource certain tasks.
β†’ Identify the most time-consuming steps and find ways to optimize them.
This helps you streamline the process even further and increase your efficiency.
Continuous improvement.
β†’ Review the completed task and the process used to complete it.
β†’ Identify areas for improvement and new ways to automate the task.
This helps you continually improve and optimize your process.
TL;DR:
β†’ Define the task and the outcome you're after.
β†’ Create a process for performing the task.
β†’ Get rid of distractions.
β†’ Time your work.
β†’ Automate repetitive tasks.
β†’ Identify and minimize inefficiencies.
β†’ Continuous improvement.
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