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Slice And Dice The Task
One technique that you can use to cut a big task down to size is the "Salami slice" method of getting work done. With this method, you lay out the task in detail and then resolve to do just one slice of the job for the time being, like eating a roll of salami, one slice at a time. Or like eating one piece of a frog at a time.
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CONSIDER THE CONSEQUENCES
Successful people are able to look 10 or 20 years into the future, and make decisions today that are consistent with their desired long-term future, including making short-term sacrifices. When considering whether to do or not do something, ask yourself if it has any consequences for your l...
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Develop A Sense of Urgency
Highly productive people take the time to think, plan and set priorities.One of the ways you can trigger yourself is by developing a “sense of urgency.” This is an inner drive and desire to get on with the job quickly and get it done fast. This inner drive is an impatience that motivates yo...
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PLAN EVERY DAY IN ADVANCE
The 10/90 Rule says that the first 10% of time used to plan your work can save you 90% of the execution time once you start. One minute of planning can save you 10 mins of execution time, and help you improve your “return on energy”. By setting aside 10-12 mins for planning, you can save 2 ...
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Productivity methods: Eat the Frog
'Eat the Frog' is an excellent productivity method for putting your highlight into action early.
It is often the task we most want to avoid (therefore, eating the frog). It could be a task that feels too big or makes us uncomfortable. During your planning session, put ...
Eating the frog
Eating the frog means taking the biggest job you need to do and tackling it at the very start of the day, getting it over and done with.
Check out your to-do list. Pick the task you’ve been putting off.
Start the Day with Critical Work
A golden time management technique: Find your most important task (MIT) for the day and tackle it first.
Your MIT should be the one thing that creates the most impact on your work. Getting it done will give you the momentum and sense of accomplishment early in the day. That’s...
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