Productivity Tip of the Day… A Quick and Easy Read
Productivity T
ip of the Day:
I like to try to increase my productivity any chance that I get. One thing that I do that is very simple and helps me to get things done is this:
Before I go to bed, I write out at least 2 things that I MUST do the next day. These 2 things are usually things that I’ve been putting off, something that’s really important, or something that is closest to the money.
What I mean by closest to the money is that I try to take action on things that will help me to make money NOW. This could be something like creating ads, making a direct phone call, or writing an email that sells something that I really believe in just to name a few examples.
So Here’s What I Do To Stay Productive On A Day To Day Basis:
Before I go to bed, I’ll pick my 2 or 3 of my most important activities that I COMMIT to doing the following day. When I wake up, I know exactly what I NEED to accomplish, and I start by doing the hardest task first. I do this because if I tackle the hardest one first, I will have made a big accomplishment and the rest of my day will only get easier. This gives me plenty of motivation which leads me into a productive day.
I’ll also put 5 or 6 other things on my list that I’ll try to do if I get the time. If I don’t get to them and they are important things to get done, then I’ll put them on my list for tomorrow’s things that I MUST do.
That’s it… pretty simple huh? All it takes is a pad of paper and something to write with. Make this a habit each and every day and notice how productive you become!
To Your Massive Success,
Kyle,
This is excellent advice for anyone at any age. If you know what you have planned to do for the day it keeps you in action. And, action is a close relative to results.
RICK
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Thanks Rick, I like that haha. “Action is a close relative to results.” So true!
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..The Biggest Mistake You Don’t Want To Make After High School Is…
I do the exact same thing Kyle.
For me it is a way to stay focused on the money making activities.
Plus it helps me to do those uncomfortable things.
Peter
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This strategy has a huge impact on my focus. It’s funny how the simple things are often the most effective!
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..Getting a College Education After High School vs. Educating Yourself After High School
Great tip. I try to do a list for different days in advance. In that way I can plan the week out. Of course, some of the days will not be as I planned but it workds for most weeks.
Joyce Edwards recently posted..Where is the morality in healthcare
Thanks Joyce… Yeah, a weekly list is a definitely a great idea also.
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..Getting a College Education After High School vs. Educating Yourself After High School
Kyle,
this is such a simple but powerful post! This is basically what I do anyways, but it is a great reminder and it reminds me NOT to feel guilty if I don’t get everything done on my list for the day! As long as I take care of those two or three most important things, especially if they are money-makers, then I know I’ve achieved something important in my business and I can live with that.
Thanks for this great post!
Jupiter Jim
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Hey Jim,
This method helps me to simplify my life and maintain my momentum.
I know what you’re saying about guilt. I try not to ever feel guilty… but if I do, I’ll just knock out one or two important tasks to get me back on track. Thanks for stopping by!
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..After High School: Financial Education Lesson #4
Great advice! I was at a weekend conference, and the message I heard several times was, make a list every day of 3-5 things that you want to complete. As they are completed, check them off and feel that sense of accomplisment that will keep you going.
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Joanne:
Yes, that is KEY! You need to feel “that sense of accomplishment” to keep you moving forward. You can’t just go through life checking off lists without feeling that you accomplished something… These little lists give me a sense of accomplishment on a daily basis and I think that’s what makes this process so powerful. Thanks for the response!
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..After High School: Financial Education Lesson #3
I agree Kyle, it helps tremendously to write down our top tasks the night before. We wake up ready to tackle the day! I like the feeling of scratching things off my list…a small taste of success everytime! lol
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Hey Roshanda,
I think it’s so important to wake up ready to tackle the day. How you feel when you wake up can sometimes dictate your whole day! I like scratching stuff off my list too. =)
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..Reach For The Stars
I, too, love learning about and exploring new strategies, techniques and tools that help me get more done in less time (and with less stress).
I also make a short list of things I want to accomplish the following day before bedtime. Then, I say ‘no’ to get more control over my daily life and activities. For me, saying ‘no’ is the best, fastest and easiest productivity strategy, primarily because it simplifies. I feel that I get more done in an average day than most people can in a week.
Rachel Lavern recently posted..Ready for a Challenge?
Nice, I like that Rachel. Saying no to things that aren’t important is crucial to productivity as well as keeping things simple. Thanks for the tips!
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Great tip, Kyle!
It’s like Brian Tracy says in his book, Eat That Frog! Do the difficult thing first, and the rest of the day is easy. Not only because everything else is easy by comparison, but also because doing the thing you’ve been putting off, takes a burden off your back and you are able to move ahead more easily and quickly.
Willena Flewelling
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Very cool Willena. I’ll have to check that book out!
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Hey Kyle, I love the emphasis on doing the hardest thing first. While that may seem like a rough start to the morning, people will definitely find, as you and I have, that once that item is out of the way the sense of accomplishment carries you through the rest of the day. Great advice!
Kim
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Thanks Kim! =)
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..After High School: Financial Education Lesson #1
That is what I really do to avoid the overwhelming call of my things to do. Doing that really help us to streamline our productivity..
Great points Kyle.
Jeff
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That is another key benefit to this: Avoid the feeling of overwhelm at all costs. You can’t be productive when you are feeling overwhelmed. Thanks Jeffrey.
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..After High School: Financial Education Lesson #2
That is a great tip Kyle. The most important bit for me is to choose the two most difficult activities, the ones I have been putting off. It is cheating to choose the easy ones.
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Haha, yeah it is cheating… and you are only cheating yourself. Do the stuff that is important in you will see results much sooner!
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..After High School: Financial Education Lesson #3
Kyle,
Like the idea here! I do something similar. Have a whiteboard in front of my desk. I put my goals for the following day there and then get the satisfaction of erasing it when I am finished.
Andy
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I love having a whiteboard! I used to have one at my old house but I got rid of it in the move. I think I might have to bring it back now!
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..After High School: Financial Education Lesson #4
I do this, some of the time. However when I do remember to write those two things down they get done!
I like Andy’s idea, write them down on a white board. I have one that I don’t use hardly at all, I believe it is time to dust it off. This would be a great new purpose for it!
Dust that thing off Carla! =)
I’m about to go buy one for myself!
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..Getting a College Education After High School vs. Educating Yourself After High School
Hi Kyle,
Many thanks for sharing your tips,on Sunday evening I usually do a weekly plan which I review just before I go to bed to keep me on schedule. But it can be a balancing trick at times , between offline and on line business. All the best Rosemary
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Hi Rosemary!
Yeah, it is a balancing act. The more I practice planning out my time, the better I seem to get though. Thank you for stopping by and for sharing on facebook!
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..The Biggest Mistake You Don’t Want To Make After High School Is…
I like to send myself email so I don’t have to remember where I put that piece of paper.
Charleen Larson recently posted..Schooling yourself on backlinks
Oooh.. That’s a good idea too Charleen. Thanks for sharing!
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..Productivity Tip of the Day… A Quick and Easy Read
Hi Kyle:
This a great tip! I usually make a list at the beginning of the week for each day of the week but my system definitely has weaknesses. I am going to give your system a try.
Kevin
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Good to hear Kevin… Thanks for stopping by!
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Kyle,
Very useful tip. When we think about something right before going to sleep, our subconscious mind has a chance to come up with some solutions that we might not have thought of. The next morning, when we tackle this most difficult task, it may suddenly be easier than expected.
I like your suggestion and I will try it.
Warmly,
Dr. Erica
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Awesome Dr. Erica =)
I’ve noticed that when I go to bed with a clear vision of what I want to accomplish the next day that things tend to go smoothly. Thanks for dropping by!
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..Reach For The Stars… And Another Productivity Tip
Great post, Kyle! This is a really good idea to get started, and it’s so very, very easy to get started.
Steve Nicholas recently posted..Life on Auto-Pilot
That’s my style! Simple and Effective… =)
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..Productivity Tip of the Day… A Quick and Easy Read
This is the most productive tip we could ever know about!! It helps so much to do the highest income producing activities first, and knowing what to do when we sit down at our desk is huge.
You are VERY wise Kyle! Regards from Julieanne
Thanks Julieanne =)
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..Productivity Tip of the Day… A Quick and Easy Read
Kyle,
This sounds like a cool lil tip that’ll help me get more out my day. I’m definitely going to start doing this and see how it goes.
Thanks for the tip!
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No problem Dewane, thank you for stopping by!
Kyle Quinlan recently posted..Getting a College Education After High School vs. Educating Yourself After High School
Hi Kyle,
You are speaking a language I understand. For me it is critically imperative that I jot those important things to do for the next day. Brian Tracy calls it Eat That Frog! I also like when you said if you don’t get everything accomplished, then put it on the list for the next day, with your Frog at the top of course.
Also, if you get called away for something expected, it is easy to get back on track by referring to the list you made for the day.
I can totally identify with what you are saying.
Thanks a bunch!
Lynn
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Hi Kyle,
This sounds like a good idea to me. I know that if I am already committed to a project that it may take some time for me to switch gears to start a new one.
I usually give my mind some time to let it sink in before I go an take action. This way helps me to overcome inner resistance.
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Great way to improve productivity! For me, I like to write down everything need to do in my notebook whenever I remind, then I will make a plan in every day’s morning according to the priority. I like to start with the hard ones first too.
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