How to Work Smarter
The other night, we had the first celebration of the month for our “March Birthday Group.” Here’s part of the conversation. Speaker 1: “What exactly does it mean to ‘work smart?’ How do you do it?” Speaker 2: “Ask Wally. He writes about that stuff.”
Work on the most important things
Two is maximum. One is better. Pick measurable behaviors that drive important results.
Take Care of Yourself
You’ll be more productive, especially over the long term, if you take care of yourself
- Make sleep a priority
- Take care of your body
- Exercise
- Pay attention to your relationships
- Having a circle of people who love you and are concerned for you is one of the greatest sources of happiness
Bottom line
Work on no more than two important things at a time
- Learn to say “no” to good ideas if they don’t help achieve your most important things
- Use productivity tools to reduce cognitive load
- Leverage your strengths and the strengths of others and take care of yoursel
Say “No” to Things That Aren’t Most Important
If they don’t serve your purpose, say, “No.”
- In the beginning, you may feel awkward, but if you develop the habit of saying, “no,” you’ll become much more productive.
Leverage your strengths and the strengths of others
Spend time improving what you do well