10 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY

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I've successfully increased my productivity 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.

Here are 10 ways you can stop being busy and more 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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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?

10. Incentives: 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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