What Are You Busy At?

To achieve your dreams, you have to put forth the effort on a consistent basis.

Here is something to ponder today.. have you found yourself working hard but not really accomplishing what you really want to? The truth is, many people are very busy but, unfortunately, they are not very productive. If you have found yourself in this situation, it’s time to start working smarter, not just harder.

So often people are working hard at the wrong things. Working on the right things is more important than working hard. 

In my career, I’ve had a few people say that I am a workaholic. I let them know that statement is incorrect. My commitment is to figure out how to use my time in the right way. The key is to use the hours in your day more efficiently. I’ve learned the art of not wasting time on unproductive things.

If you really desire true success, you must learn how to invest your time properly. Unfortunately, most people spend way too much time doing unproductive things. 

It’s not enough to be busy. The question is ‘what are you busy at’?

Never confuse activity with productivity. Do not be busy just being busy.

The first step is to reflect on what you actually do in a day. You must take inventory of what your day is like. You will be amazed on how some simple, harmless activities take away your precious time. 

Working smarter can improve your productivity and performance. Working smarter means finding ways to use your energy and time at work more efficiently. If you look at the most productive people in business, you will find that they do not waste time. They work smart, and they make every second count. Successful people have a sense of urgency.

Start out working smarter by creating a positive morning routine. Start your morning the same way each day. This could mean anything from a morning walk, exercise, meditation, and quiet time. This will help you set your day off on the right tone.

Have a focused plan for the day. Don’t be all over the map. Each day, focus on your most important, challenging tasks first, tackling them one at a time. Then move on to less important tasks. Prioritize your schedule.

Instead of measuring how much time you put in for the day, start measuring your results. This could help you feel motivated and accomplished. Many people will say that they work 12 hour days, but what did they really do during those 12 hours? In many cases, they could have accomplished the same results in 8 hours just by working smarter.

In the corporate world, it seems that many people have meetings just to have meetings. Meetings are often necessary, but make sure that if you are having one, it is productive. Have an outline for what you want to discuss during a meeting and what your desired outcome is. Keep the meetings brief and productive. 

Just as you have made a routine for beginning your day, it’s important to have one to end your day. Make a list of the top three things that you want to do the next day. This will help you to get prepared for the following day. It’s all about having a plan.

We all have the same amount of time during the day. It all comes down to how you spend your time. Success does require hard work but you must combine that hard work with working smarter. Do not be a time waster. Make the decision to be productive instead of busy. Start having that sense of urgency and you will see a huge difference in your daily production.

Happy Selling,

David