Get more done in less time – Seven tactics to produce more results
September 21, 2014
By Jerry Bellune
These have helped me over the years.
1. Set up a big project goal plan.
This is for projects that take more than a day.
In it you decide who will do what by when.
That sounds simple. But it takes thought.
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2. Create a long-range “To Do” list.
Plug each project step into your appointment book.
It doesn’t matter if it’s digital or paper. Just do it.
This makes you to plan each step.
It helps you hold yourself accountable.
3. Take advantage of your Golden Hour.
Rise an hour earlier and put on the coffee.
That’s the time to tackle the big project of the day.
If you’re a night owl, reverse this procedure.
Stay up an hour later to work on your biggies.
The household is quiet and you get more done.
4. Set your schedule and stick to it.
You will be interrupted by email and phone calls.
This takes great will power and self-discipline.
Turn off your phone and email ringer.
Check voice mail and email later.
5. Leave some elasticity in your schedule.
Unexpected problems and opportunities will surface.
Projects will take longer than you estimated.
Count on it. It will happen.
6. Give yourself a break at least every hour.
Take a walk. Get a cup of coffee.
It will clear your head. You’ll return refreshed.
7. Avoid “Time Bandits.”
They have nothing better to do than waste your time.
You don’t care what they watched on TV last night.
Lock you door if you have one.
Be nice but firm. You’re too busy to talk right now.
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