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Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Family Before Fortune Podcast we take a deep dive into productivity. It is no secret that people feel overwhelmed in their jobs; so much so that a culture has been created of wearing your work as a badge of honor. So for this podcast I took a look at some of the busiest most productive people I could, people who are literally changing the world, and I identified what they suggest as productivity hacks. In this episode we discuss the 15 productivity tips of the uber successful.
On my bookshelf:
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Interesting online webtool:
Google Calendar
Main topic:
15 tips from the uber successful:
- Get some sleep- Arianna Huffington
- Proactive- Stephen King
- Don’t wait for the perfect moment- start now – Darren Hardy
- Add down time into your life for recovery – vacations, television, going out
- Focus on your high impact priorities – Brian Tracy
- Disciplines, routines and rituals
- Join the 5am wake up club with me – Howard Schultz
- Mind your physical health with exercise, healthy eating and more H2O- Richard Branson
- Trying saying no little more often- Greg McKeown
- How much is your time worth- work on high value opportunities – Jim Rohn
- Eliminate or remove or control distractions like social media
- Write down your todo list- don’t overload your head (as discussed in podcast episode 014)
- Use technology- even pay for it
- Learn from others- Mentors, conferences, books, podcasts – Tiger Woods
- Be flexible
Quote of the week: “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning and focused effort.” -Paul J. Meyer
Items Mentioned in the podcast:
There Is No B2B or B2c: It’s Human to Human #H2h by Bryan Kramer
What is Your Motivation? The Carrot or the Stick? Part I
What is Your Motivation? The Stick or Carrot? Part II