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Becoming part of the efficiency elite and mastering your agenda is much simpler than you might think.
18/07/2023

Becoming part of the efficiency elite and mastering your agenda is much simpler than you might think.

05/07/2023

I'm proud of being the one who takes deliberate and diligent action, rather than being the smartest person in the room.

In life, action brings rewards, not just intelligence.

Many smart people talk themselves out of starting, but you can't learn and can't win if you don't act.

26/06/2023

Do you already know all 15 of the productivity techniques listed below?

The 10-10-10 Method 🕐

Consider the consequences of your choices in three timeframes: 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years.

Make informed choices, prioritize tasks aligned with your long-term goals, and avoid distractions.

High-Value Activities 💎

Not all tasks are equal. Identify high-value activities that significantly impact your goals and yield tangible results.

Focus on tasks that generate the most value and align with your long-term vision.

The $25,000 Method 💰

Assign a monetary value to each task based on importance and impact.

Prioritize tasks with the highest potential return on investment (ROI). Focus on activities that deliver the most value for your time and effort.

The Jerry Seinfeld Method 📅

Consistency is key. Track your progress daily using a calendar. Mark a big, satisfying X for each day you successfully complete a habit.

Visualize your consistency and stay motivated.

The Not-to-do List ❌

Create a list of activities to avoid or eliminate from your routine.

Identify and eliminate time-wasting or unproductive habits. Free up more time and mental space for tasks that truly matter.

The 60-60-30 Technique ⏱️

Divide your work into focused intervals of 60 minutes. Take short breaks of 60 seconds and a longer break of 30 minutes after every two cycles.

Optimize focus and prevent burnout by applying concentrated work sprints and regular breaks.

The Pomodoro Technique 🍅

Break your work into 25-minute intervals called "pomodoros," followed by short breaks.

Maintain focus, improve productivity, and manage distractions effectively. Work in short bursts and take regular breaks.

The Energy Curve ⚡

Understand your energy levels throughout the day. Schedule demanding tasks during high-energy periods and less taxing activities during energy dips.

Capitalize on energy fluctuations to work more efficiently.

Personal Kanban 📋

Visual task management system using a board or digital tool. Create columns for different stages: "To-Do," "In Progress," and "Completed."

Track tasks and their status transparently. Enhance focus and effective task management.

The One Minute To-do List 📝

Capture and organize tasks efficiently. Jot down tasks as they come to mind on a short and concise list. Focus only on the most important tasks.

Minimize list-making time, prioritize action, and start tackling tasks immediately.

Getting Things Done (GTD) 📥

Comprehensive productivity methodology by David Allen. Capture, process, organize, review, and engage with tasks.

Free up mental space, gain clarity, reduce stress, and increase productivity. Ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Eat the Frog 🐸

Tackle the most challenging or unpleasant task first thing in the morning.

Overcome resistance, build momentum, and accomplish other tasks more efficiently. Set a productive tone for the day and maximize your output.

The Eisenhower Matrix 📊

Prioritize tasks effectively using four quadrants: Urgent & Important, Important but Not Urgent, Urgent but Not Important, and Not Urgent & Not Important.

Identify critical activities and focus on what truly matters. Optimize your productivity.

The Pareto Principle 📈

Focus on the vital few tasks that contribute the most to your goals. Prioritize the tasks and activities that yield significant results.

Allocate resources wisely and maximize your productivity with less effort.

Parkinson's Law ⏰

Set strict deadlines and create a sense of urgency. Imposing time constraints encourages efficiency and prevents time wastage.

Maintain focus, avoid procrastination, and complete tasks within a reasonable timeframe. Harness time to your advantage.

Conclusion:

Choose the methods that resonate with you and adapt them to fit your unique needs. Take action and transform your productivity and effectiveness.

Productivity is not about doing more—it's about doing the right things efficiently.

22/06/2023

Do you ever feel busy but not productive?

That's the trap of productive procrastination.

It tricks us into believing we're making progress when we're actually avoiding important tasks.

Unmask this illusion, focus on the one thing that truly matters and tackle it today!

20/06/2023

My most important habit is translating my abstract goals into systems of daily executable actions (=habits).

My most enjoyable habit is walking—well above 15k steps daily. I haven't had any serious health issues since I've been doing that.

18/06/2023

My ideal day sequence:

5-8 Passion: Content Creation
8-9 Health: Workout
9-12: Focus Work: Eat the Frog
12-13: Walk
13-17: Collaborative work, meetings.
17-18: Walk
18-20: Family, Friends, Whatever
20-21: Reading

But if something comes up, I don't hesitate to let it go.

17/06/2023

How to Ask Good Questions?

1) Begin by asking to understand "The Why."
2) Then, continue by asking about "The How."
3) Finally, delve into discussing "The What."

I employ this structure in my Innovation Management job when people present new ideas to me.

17/06/2023

How many tasks are currently on your to-do list?

Mine:

12 essential ones.
7 regular tasks.
8 things to ponder about.
16 "somewhen" tasks.
130 ideas that I might follow (which I never do; it's a nirvana).

17/06/2023

Overwhelmed and asking yourself which tasks should you discard?

All of them.

Start from a clean slate and write down the 12 tasks you have in your mind.

Complete them in this order and aim to reconstruct a more advanced task list once the overwhelm has subsided.

16/06/2023

Should you share your (new) goals with others?

Yes.

Some may argue that it's a mistake, but I believe in openly sharing my goals with others. The benefit is that they will keep your goal in mind, and when opportunities arise, they will connect them with you.

Karma will occur.

16/06/2023

What's your current note-taking tool of choice?

After exploring Roam, Obsidian, and Evernote for a few months each, I returned to Notion earlier this year.

For my action-oriented productivity style, databases are simply unbeatable.

I plan to give Capacities a try soon.

16/06/2023

My time mastery journey and new life design began when I shifted my bedtime from midnight to 9 p.m.

Now, I have an extra three hours each morning, filled with ample willpower and cognitive capacity to train my body and pursue my passions.

Want the same? Begin with your bedtime.

15/06/2023

What seems beneficial but actually consumes your (and others') time and energy?

Instead of addressing a problem on your own, you involve six coworkers who might have different perspectives and engage in a lengthy discussion instead.

15/06/2023

What is your current favourite passion right now, and how much time can you invest in it daily?

15/06/2023

"My co-workers depend on me, so I can't reduce my meeting hours."

- Encourage them to find solutions independently.
- Tell them their concepts don't require your agreement because you trust them.
- Set office hours for advice without appointments. Take a walk while assisting.

14/06/2023

Do you struggle to apply time management techniques due to frequent customer interactions?

Consider this: by removing non-essential activities, you not only benefit yourself but also satisfy their desire for maximum results in minimal time.

It's a win-win scenario.

14/06/2023

How would you spend your newly found time if you were able to reduce your workload by 4 hours daily?

14/06/2023

How to craft a new life design through time mastery?

It starts with gaining clarity:

- What DIRECTION am I really passionate about?
- Where do I WASTE TIME currently? (off-direction)
- How can I translate my direction into a SYSTEM of daily executable actions?

Clarity is key.

13/06/2023

Imagine having 2 extra hours per day..... that's 14 hours a week, 728 hours a year! 🤯

I'm using this time to boost my side hustle and care for my body.

How?

- Recognising bedtime procrastination's futility
- Enjoying early bedtime
= Unlocking high-quality morning time

13/06/2023

What's your favourite time management technique, or what is a time-related struggle you wish were solvable?

Time Mastery is not about productivity. It's about crafting a desirable life design by deliberately investing your time....
13/06/2023

Time Mastery is not about productivity.

It's about crafting a desirable life design by deliberately investing your time.

This is me before and after I understood this:

12/06/2023

Rescue Your Productivity From the Meeting Monster!

The meeting monster ensnared me in my early career.

I believed that attending countless meetings was the key to success, but it led to diminished productivity.

This is how I transformed from reaction mode to proaction:

It's crucial to understand that meetings are merely a symptom, not the root cause of productivity challenges.:

1️⃣ I realized that I scheduled meetings to avoid making decisions or thinking through problems on my own.

This wasted time for everyone involved.

Today, I make 80% of my decisions independently, even if it means making mistakes along the way.

The cost of indecision outweighs the occasional misstep.

Taking ownership of decisions allows me to move forward swiftly.

2️⃣ I used to believe that involving as many people as possible in meetings was the right approach.

However, it led to excessive coordination and diluted focus.

Now, I clearly define my mandate and include only the truly necessary participants for effective collaboration.

3️⃣ Saying "no" strategically is not impolite—it's a smart choice.

By saying "yes" to everything, you spread your attention too thin and deliver subpar results.

To create value, you must focus sharply on specific challenges.

Don't be afraid to say "no" when needed.

Here are my best practices for rescuing productivity from the meeting monster:

🐸 "Eat the Frog":

Reserve 09- 11.30 a.m. for your most important task.

Eliminate distractions, protect this time, and accomplish 80% of the task.

Start your day with a sense of accomplishment.

🚶‍♀️ "Walk & Talk" Speaking Time:

Use 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. to take a walk while inviting colleagues to call without appointments.

🗓 Block dedicated concentration days for challenging tasks that require undivided attention.

🔒 Avoid recurring meetings and question their necessity. Attend only when there's a specific reason.

💡 Take on new tasks strategically, focusing on delivering outcomes.

📝 Take notes in meetings to actively listen, organize thoughts, and share summaries with colleagues.

⌛️ Shorten meeting durations to avoid Parkinson's Law; tasks expand to fill time given.

📚 Prepare for meetings and share relevant materials beforehand for efficient discussions.

🔗 Keep meetings on track and facilitating focused conversations.

11/06/2023

I would like to discover new content creators on this platform who focus on time mastery, productivity, self-improvement, and mindset.

Do you have any recommendations for me regarding whom I should explore?

10/06/2023

If someone solely relies on external validation and strives to please others, they may never be able to establish goals that truly fulfil them.

10/06/2023

What's the best task prioritisation system?

ABC? Eisenhower? MoSCoW method?

Nope. There isn't one!

At some point, I noticed that regardless of the system I use, I tend to follow my inner flow and not adhere to a logical sequence while working.

I'm more productive than ever.

This is how I do it: Yes, I have a task list with three categories (ABC), but I only review it every 1-2 weeks.

Throughout the week, I tackle tasks as they come to my mind.

You may ask: Isn't this the most surest way to forget important tasks or miss deadlines?

Nope!

You already have the truly important tasks in your mind anyway.

Anything that is not stored in your mind is likely not that important.

09/06/2023

The quickest way to get to your grave? Living on auto-pilot.

I love routines, but you'll become a robot if you adhere to them too rigidly.

Don't just focus on discipline; be calm about your responsibilities and let your natural flow guide you some time without planning.

09/06/2023

Not every minute of your day holds the same value for growth.

Recognize the times when your willpower is depleted and allocate them towards routines and chores.

There are moments when you are brimming with energy and willpower. Utilise these for asks that propel you forward.

08/06/2023

Time Management is not about working less but about carving out the time needed to pursue your passion projects.

A micro habit essential to Time Mastery to reduce time waste:I track my time manually instead of using screentime stats....
08/06/2023

A micro habit essential to Time Mastery to reduce time waste:

I track my time manually instead of using screentime stats.

Waste:
- Personal Order (=Chores)
- Low-importance work

Value::
- Essential worktasks
- Work on my side gig
- Workout+Walks
- Sleep

Measure what matters!

07/06/2023

One way to add a sparkle of Serenity to Time Mastery is to have an information diet.

It might sound funny, but it will help you to conserve your willpower for the essential stuff.

(Thanks for this tip!)

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