Synchronous communication kills focus and prioritizes speed over quality. Make asynchronous communication your default to foster deep work, better decisions, and a results-oriented culture.
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Productivity
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You can’t multitask. No one can.
Stop wasting time tracking metrics that don’t help you achieve success.
If it’s important, test it.
Simple activities can have a big impact.
What is your time worth? What is your sanity worth?
Let’s get back to basic productivity tactics.
Power naps are a simple and effective way to boost your performance.
Do the tough stuff first.
Sometimes, you need a quick pick-me-up.
Just do it.
When you CC everyone under the sun, you create more problems than you solve.
Remember: Busy isn’t the goal.
The secret to doing good research is always to be a little underemployed. You waste years by not being able to waste hours. ― Amos Tversky
It’s easy to say you want to stay focused. Doing it, well, that’s another matter.
Pick 1-3 things you’re not gonna do today.
You’re not improving because you’re too busy consuming instead of just doing.
Focus on prioritization. Focus on efficiency and productivity. Focus on doing work that matters.
I don’t have time is a lame excuse.
I love to-do lists. Here’s a simple way to manage them when they grow too long.
If it’s convenient, you’ll do it.
When people are counting on you ― prioritize.
When I face an out-of-control to-do list, I find it helpful to break it down into what I call a “Do-Delegate-Don’t” list.
If you ever get stuck in a neverending analysis paralysis loop, and can’t make a decision, try this.
Focus on one thing at a time. Make small decisions quickly. Batch tasks.
Efficient is a tool. Effective is a superpower.
Stop making excuses and do the work that matters.
Turn on do not disturb.
Don’t live life always chasing more.
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