The Trick to Increased Productivity

As an entrepreneur productivity is key.

Being unproductive means that there will never be enough hours in the day to get all that need to be completed done. The list of things to do will grow and you will be forced spend even more time away from your family, friends and support networks. This will inevitably lead to breakups, meltdowns and the realisation that an 8 to 5 job would probably more enjoyable.

The biggest trick to increased productivity that I’ve found so far is to get things off your list as soon as they land on your plate. Don’t wait to do it later. You will forget, procrastinate or end up doing it at the end of the day when all you you want to do is go home.

This trick is especially important for emails. If it is possible you need to reply, forward, or do what needs to be done to an email as soon as it arrives. Then delete it. This crosses it off your list and frees you up for the next task in hand.

This simple shift in mindset has increased my daily productivity ten fold and has probably allowed me to spend a little more time with my friends and family. I say a little because there is a universal truth that states that the more you can get done, the more you will need to get done.

If I ever become a successful entrepreneur and startup wizard, this trick will be partly responsible.