Discover The Six Magic Steps To Super Productivity That Every Heavy Hitter
Knows And Uses Daily! by David Ledoux
Do you believe that the rich and super-rich know something that you don't
when it comes to achievement?
I believe the answer is yes.
I'm not talking about those pasty-faced third generation spoiled rich kids
with weird bleeding diseases and a penchant for naughty behavior.
I'm talking about men and woman with average backgrounds but above-average
achievement.
I'm referring to the builders, the creators, the organizers, the leaders, and
the achievers.
What do they do everyday that the average person either doesn't know or won't
do that makes all the difference?
Would it surprise you to know that the difference between super achievement
and mediocrity comes down to 5 MINUTES a day? Isn't it incredible that out of a
day with 1440 minutes just 5 of them mean eating either prime rib or bologna?
But what is the SECRET to those 5 minutes?
It comes down to Six Steps and 1 Key Factor.
The Six Steps are Simple:
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1. Touch Something Once
The super successful don't waste time. When they get an email or a fax or
anything across their desk, they touch it once, AND MAKE A DECISION with it. It
either gets filed, dumped, or acted on.
What do the masses do? They waste approximately 40 hours PER YEAR re-reading
emails without acting on them, re-reading faxes and mail, they have no filing
systems and are generally disorganized.
Check your inbox. Is it clogged with emails? Learn to use filters and files
and get organized.
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2. Make Lists
A successful person knows they only have about 4-5 hours of super productive
time in their bodies when the energy is high, creativity is high and
concentration is high. The rest of the day is simply shades of grey.
Make a list every day of the 5 most important things that you need to
accomplish no matter what each day.
Write them down every morning.
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3. Determine Time Lines
Take the list of the Top 5 Things To Do Today, and next to each one write the
estimated time to do that task.
Look at planning for interruptions, including the phone. Have set call back
times when you can either take calls live or make return calls.
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4. Schedule
Take the 5 tasks, and plug them into your personal calendar. Reference files
where important resources are stored for that task.
For example, one of my tasks today was to write an article on time
management. It was #2 on my list, and I know my creativity is highest before 10
am. I blocked off 45 minutes, and referenced an article in one of my files that
I keep on interesting subjects to write about.
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5. Strive For Results
Now that you've written it down, DO IT! Will there be interruptions?
Possibly. But since you've planned 4-5 hours worth of work in the day, you've
got some slack in the line.
The main thing when interrupted is after you deal with the crisis, GET BACK
TO THE SCHEDULE.
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6. Eliminate Clutter
Ask yourself repeatedly, "Will it hurt me to throw this away?"
The average person has too much clutter in their lives. They waste over 70
hours per year looking for missing staplers, three hole punches, printer paper,
etc.
Over 80% of emails filed will never be looked at again. Over 80% of paper in
filing cabinets will never be seen again.
Reduce clutter.
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Six simple steps will dramatically change your life.
But what about the 1 Key Factor that makes the Six Steps work?
Discipline. That is the secret ingredient in the recipe.
Discipline is the state of mind that means the difference between prime rib
and bologna. Between watching life on TV and being there in person. Between a
holiday and a vacation. Between renting and owning.
Your discipline is in direct proportion to your DESIRE.
Get excited. It will make your life run a lot smoother!
I appreciate you.
Until next time.
David Ledoux
