12 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
12 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

Productivity is over rated...

by Big Al
9 replies
Productivity is Overrated

From my experience, the most common trait you will consistently observe in accomplished people is an obsession with completion. Once a project falls into their horizon, they crave, almost compulsively, to finish it. If they're organized, this might happen in scheduled chunks. If they're not -- like many -- this might happen in all-nighters. But they get it done. Fast and consistently.

The Art of the Finish: How to Go From Busy to Accomplished « Scott H Young
I just read this and couldn't agree more. Sure, we're all different and work differently but, for me, this hit the nail on the head.

A great example is making a to-do list and feeling like you're doing something when truth be told, you're just procrastinating, getting organized but not necessary finishing a task. More paper shuffling..
#productivity #rated
  • Profile picture of the author Tom Addams
    Agreed.

    I have a responsibility to be organized. People are relying on me and my businesses to put food on the table or deliver on products and services: employees, clients, students, members. By nature I'm driven and organized, but even forgetting those two things, organization is a necessity. I'm a big one for To Do lists. There's a certain degree of satisfaction to be had from ticking off each item and moving on to the next and finally ticking off that list item. Good post, buddy.

    GRM
    Signature

    I Coach: Learn More | My Latest WF Thread: Dead Domains/ Passive Traffic

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9688371].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author ElGuapo
      I'm also in agreement.

      I particularly like the battle cry of Seth Godin and Steven Pressfield: GET IT SHIPPED. Any Warrior who is struggling with procrastination would be well-advised to read Pressfield's Do the Work.
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9688841].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Jonathan Mizel
    Pressfield's other book, The War Of Art, started me down the path of doing less, making more, and having more fun. It's a combo-strategy of outsourcing, making play as important as work, caring less about "achievment," and more about actual satisfaction.

    If you are interested in this topic, also see Essentialism by Greg McKeown...

    Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less:...Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less:...
    Signature

    Your First Paid Traffic Campaign
    www.MarketingMonopoly.com

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9689495].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Brent Stangel
      Originally Posted by Jonathan Mizel View Post

      Pressfield's other book, The War Of Art, started me down the path of doing less, making more, and having more fun. It's a combo-strategy of outsourcing, making play as important as work, caring less about "achievment," and more about actual satisfaction.

      If you are interested in this topic, also see Essentialism by Greg McKeown...

      Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less: Greg McKeown: 9780804137386: Amazon.com: Books
      It's also nice when you really enjoy what you do.

      Work ain't work when you're having fun!
      Signature
      Get Off The Warrior Forum Now & Don't Come Back If You Want To Succeed!
      All The Real Marketers Are Gone. There's Nothing Left But Weak, Sniveling Wanna-Bees!
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9689572].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author nik0
        Banned
        The things I really MUST do won't end up on a TODO list, they are printed in my mind.

        For me todo lists are more of a reminder of non essential things.
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9689728].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Big Al
    @nik0 I think you hit the nail on the head with that one, the urgent stuff just gets done.

    And I've heard lots of good things about Pressfield's book(s) but not heard about 'Essentialism'.

    Fingers crossed I get them from Santa!
    Signature

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9691600].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author tyronne78
    Focus on the things in your business that get you out of your comfort zone. Those are usually the things that should be at the front of your to-do list.
    Signature
    Visit my blog for FREE direct response marketing tips & tricks
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9692035].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author JakeStatler
    I'm actually working on my latest launch right now and when I read this I just thought "yep. 100% correct"

    and it's funny because the last thread I was on had the topic of individuals who never take action on anything they learn.. irony
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9692049].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author 10kaday
    its a interesting thing
    Signature
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9692055].message }}

Trending Topics