“The key to success is not doing more, but doing more of what works.”
Do you have a lot of work pending? Are you feeling overwhelmed by deadlines? Do you have a long list of books and videos you want to consume? If so, this hack is for you.
Time management is all about identifying the most important tasks and prioritizing them accordingly. It largely depends on our mindset; if we believe we have a lot of work to do, it can lead to a mental block that hinders our productivity. But don’t worry, I’m going to reveal the master time management hacks.
⛳ The Paretto Principal
Welcome to the magic world of the 80/20 principle. This simple productivity hack has the potential to transform your life in a positive way.
The 80/20 principle, also known as the Pareto principle, focuses on eliminating low-value tasks and focusing on the vital few. 80% of our outcomes come from 20% of our inputs.
The essence of this method is to clarify what we do and how we use our most limited and valuable resource: time. If you really know what matters in your life, you have the ultimate power to boost your energy and get things done.
🤹🏻 Actionable steps
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Begin your day with a daily to-do list. Write down all the tasks you need to complete.
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Examine the list and pick the most critical task that needs to be done today.
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Identify the most significant task and do it before anything else.
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After a few days, you will adapt to the 80/20 system and you will be able to do more than you did before.
Pro tip: Just imagine that your life is ending today and think about what tasks you would do. It may sound strange, but give it a try.
Congratulations, you have just finished the most important 20% of your work which will lead to getting 80% of your desired outcomes.
Happy hacking with your time! 😎