8. Do the hardest thing first

The four actions you need to boost your productivity:

• Review and remove wanted time in your day and replace it with tasks that add more value.
• Tackle your most difficult task first. The rest of your day will seem easier and you will have already completed something of real val...

For most of us, our mental energy is at its highest in the morning.

As the day goes on, you'll feel more fatigued and so you are more likely to make bad decisions. Do the hardest thing on your list in the morning, and you will be less likely to crack under pressure later on.

A list of tasks you simply don't do: You delete them, delegate them, outsource them or simply say no when they try to find their way on your to-do list:

• Things you want to say no
• Distractions from being productive
• Regular tasks you can delete, de...