How YOU Can Be More Productive
People often ask me how do I get so much achieved. I have a very good Team that I feel very comfortable delegating work to. However, here are some tips that may help you:
1. Pick Your Priorities
I make choices about the activities in my life. Focus on spending time that for you is fun and productive. My choices are based on the lifestyle I want.
2. Go For Efficiency
None of us do everything well. The things you do well usually give you greater joy and require less time. I try not to take on something with a steep learning curve when I know I don’t have the available time.
3. Actively Manage Time-wasters
Make a choice to limit non-supportive interactions that don’t energise you. I try to do just the stuff that takes me forward.
4. Be an Active Learner
I am always looking for a new way to save time and get an hour back here or there. Just try it and dump it quick if it starts to drag on.
5. Lighten Up
I have changed my thoughts about work and life and don’t beat myself up if I can’t do all the things I want. I know the world won’t end because I left a few things undone.
6. Celebrate
Every completion is a small victory that adds up in a big way. I always take time to acknowledge what I have achieved – even if is just for 30 seconds!
Justin is the Managing Director of Active Management, which he began January 2004. He offers coaching to businesses worldwide in everything from start up and design to marketing and sales systems. Justin also facilitates four Australian and New Zealand ‘fitness industry roundtables’ events, which allows him to see a huge cross section of business models.