Definition: Track where your time goes every day, and only put energy into things that matter. Don’t just check off tasks; make sure those tasks are important.
Example: Record how you spend your day. You might find you waste an hour mindlessly scrolling through Instagram. Once you spot it, decide to use that time better.
Application: Set aside blocks of time for study or projects and eliminate small, random interruptions. Try working in 25-minute focus blocks with a 5-minute break to avoid burnout (this is called the Pomodoro Technique). ⏰
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Why You’re Wasting Time (and Energy) 🕒: The reason you’re still overwhelmed at the end of the day is simple: You’re focusing on the wrong things. Following what actually works, based on Drucker’s years of coaching the best of the best, can help you skip past time-wasters and go straight to productivity. Peter Drucker’s book is all about developing effective habits to make a real difference in everything you do—whether that’s at school, work, or in life. Bill Gates called him the best management expert of the century, and these tips were key in coaching leaders from big-name companies like IBM
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Once you know what you’ll focus on, you’ll need a daily structure for staying focused on it. You may not be able to eliminate context switching from your day entirely, but these strategies will help you cut down on the number of times you have to shift your attention:
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