October 12

Time Creation Tip – Allocate time before you begin

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Short, Sharp and Shiny

Got your listening ears on?  Here is the Commandment:

ALWAYS have an end time for every task.  Meetings – state the end time before you begin.  For example:  “I have allocated 45 minutes for this meeting today,  then I have another commitment immediately after.”

Similarly – when you have a task to do – estimate as closely as you can how long it would take if you stay focused BEFORE you begin, and set a timer, and then beat it.

If you estimate the time for every task, you will begin to get more accurate with your estimates.   AND  your productivity will fly.  But the REAL productivity turbo gets ignited when you add a column next to your estimated time for the task – where note the ACTUAL time it took.  This is your feedback loop  – and reality check.  And if you want to put a supercharger next to your turbo – then add another column where you score your performance on the task from 1 to 10.  This prompts you to improve your output as well as speed it up…

Ideally, you will do the process of planning your tasks for the day at the beginning of your day – after considering what is most important to get done – which means you can put your tasks in the order of their importance.

Remember the key is not just to things faster, but to do the most important things first, faster and better.

I have a form my clients use to help them lock in the this habit – email me if you would like a copy.

Do life on purpose,

James

 

ps this process works not only for your “work”, but can also add a ton of zip and a bucket of fulfilment feelings to your “non-work” life.  Try it..

 

 


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