I just started Dan Kennedy's No BS Guide to Time Management and it's a fun read. I'm actually going to make this post short so I can dive back in.
Basically, what is your time worth? It is your most valuable, non-renewable, asset. Do you hold it sacred? Are you adequately protecting it?
I don't want to become militant about my time, but I do want to be straightforward with those who waste it. I am going to not feel bad hanging a sign on my office that says "Do Not Disturb," or "Send me an e-mail please." That way I can avoid unnecessary interruptions.
I love the idea of limiting personal access to once daily or once per week. If you tell people that they can have 15 minutes at the end of your day to discuss their itemized list or that you will go over all their questions in a 20-minute call at the end of the week, those people will be more thoughtful in crafting their emails, texts, calls, etc. And if they know they can't disturb you all the time any time they have a question or need, they may actually figure out the solution on themselves instead of waiting to ask you about it.
I'm not ready to get rid of my phone and start using FedEx and a fax machine to communicate with clients and co-workers, but I am going to keep reading and taking notes from master productivity man--Dan.
Time. We only have so much. I want to make sure I'm enjoying every minute and accomplishing the highest good. Do you want to give each day your good, your better, or your best? For me, I'll not rest with anything less than the best!
Basically, what is your time worth? It is your most valuable, non-renewable, asset. Do you hold it sacred? Are you adequately protecting it?
I don't want to become militant about my time, but I do want to be straightforward with those who waste it. I am going to not feel bad hanging a sign on my office that says "Do Not Disturb," or "Send me an e-mail please." That way I can avoid unnecessary interruptions.
I love the idea of limiting personal access to once daily or once per week. If you tell people that they can have 15 minutes at the end of your day to discuss their itemized list or that you will go over all their questions in a 20-minute call at the end of the week, those people will be more thoughtful in crafting their emails, texts, calls, etc. And if they know they can't disturb you all the time any time they have a question or need, they may actually figure out the solution on themselves instead of waiting to ask you about it.
I'm not ready to get rid of my phone and start using FedEx and a fax machine to communicate with clients and co-workers, but I am going to keep reading and taking notes from master productivity man--Dan.
Time. We only have so much. I want to make sure I'm enjoying every minute and accomplishing the highest good. Do you want to give each day your good, your better, or your best? For me, I'll not rest with anything less than the best!
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