Time is a mental construct and we can learn to use time to our advantage. Because we’re in control and we can consciously choose to direct our focus and therefore shape our life experiences by what we choose to focus on. Life is the study of attention. And our emotional experiences are powerfully shaped by the timeframe we’re focusing upon. Am I directing my focus to the past, present or future? For example; If you’re nervous about the future could you refocus to what you can control in the present and if you’re stuck in a timeframe of the past could you anticipate a compelling future instead of reacting. The ability to consciously reframe experiences and time is a life skill.

Am I making the most of my time? By asking yourself questions that generate your passions to do the daily tasks that will create the steadfast personal-leadership that helps you hold true to your highest values and single passion of supreme importance?

Childlike Curiosity

We can deepen our interests and develop a childlike fascination with our important work to do and research indicates that people who match their occupations to their personal interests not only perform better but are significantly happier with their lives. Because if you’re not intrinsically passionate about what you do you won’t be able to stick with it during the tough times. Perseverance is developed from commitment to daily skill practise. What drives you? What would you do even if success wasn’t guaranteed? How will you make your life more meaningful? Because happiness happens on the way to fulfillment. It would be wise to foster a passion? Who are you? Can you connect your important work to do to the well-being of others?

Prioritize Importance

High achievers are clear on where they want to go, and their thinking is active in one direction. A large “to do” list creates a sense of urgency and can send you off in any direction. But we can narrow the list and prioritize our tasks to importance instead of urgency. And completing your daily tasks is of utmost importance. That is doing the things that will make the biggest difference to the quality of your life long-term. What do you want your life to be about? What habits do you need to build with selected discipline? When you live with purpose you know where you’re going? And when you live with priority you have identified the steps to what you want to accomplish? Therefore, it would be wise to write down your goals, keep them close and schedule each day to do the truly important. Because the challenge isn’t time management but to effectively manage ourselves.

Modeling

The most effective way to learn and compress time is by immersing yourself with other people who have and are continuously achieving the results you want in your life. This can save you years and decades of frustration from relying on trial and error. I love learning and I’m a voracious reader and podcast listener. I also continually self-educate myself as a lifelong committed student who attends workshops and seminars. Because a simple shift to your beliefs, emotion, strategy, and actions can radically produce the results you desire and completely transform the quality of your life.  

Remember: wisdom is doing what you know you need to do, so devote yourself to challenge-exceeding skill practise that develops mastery. What skills do I need to master for my ultimate destiny?

To your unique destiny,

Dave

When we’ve worked hard to achieve specific tasks or goals, we need to reward ourselves and others who helped. Why? Because when we reward ourselves for our effort we elicit and experience more positive emotions. This realization allows people to also connect pleasurable feelings and mood to their objectives. When done consistently individuals are able to build on their previous success.

For example; a movie or coffee with a friend, planning a travel experience, a gift. Celebrate our victories, big and small at the end of each day to maintain momentum.

 

Remember that human beings do what we do because of our beliefs, and our actions are driven by our emotional patterns. NOW…will I mold the life I predict for myself? What area of my life will I take to a whole new level? For example; Health, Relationships, Career.

 

Ask yourself;

  1. How can I reward myself?
  2. How can I reward myself, without derailing myself to my long-term goals?
  3. How can I give appreciation to the people who helped me?

 

All the Best,

Dave

Wikipedia definition

productivity

noun

The state or quality of being productive.

“The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.

 

 

How can I be more productive?

*Essentially we’re not managing time but managing ourselves for;

Quality output

Quantity output

Many people are busy but it doesn’t necessarily mean being productive if the tasks we’re working hard on aren’t aligned to a strategy or longer term objectives. To be productive it requires skill, strategy and focused efforts. Because everyone has time, we all have the same 24 hours in a day. The question is; am I making the best use of my time? Success leaves clues and so does failure, we can learn from both.

How can I be better? How can I do more?

 

  1. Develop a system; my results are a reflection of the system I use. Do I have a clear vision and plan?
  2. Multitasking is a myth; we can only focus our efforts on one task well at a time.
  3. Clear description of desired results; or am I working for time? Have you ever noticed the difference between someone whom is vague and unsure compared to someone whom is clear and decisive.
  4. Focus on creating the habits I want; in most cases it only takes a small amount of change to improve performance and a greater quality of life. For example; a phone call to a loved one, eating better, going to the gym. All new disciplines affect all of the rest.
  5. Find a Coach; if the world’s best athletes have coaches and pay for their expertise for increased knowledge, skill, accountability. Would it be wise for me to have a coach?

 

*What does productivity look like to me? Because it will be different for other people.

The point is this; with consistent effort I will develop better habits and set myself up for an extraordinary life.

 

All the BEST,

Dave

Productivity and Performance

Whilst doing the work is the variable. Individuals can transform by applying concepts and guiding principles to develop the practical skills and maximize their potential.

The focus is on self-management towards the best use of our time, utilizing our resourcefulness and executing on our highest values and priorities in our personal and professional lives.

 

Essentially we’re not managing time but managing ourselves for;

Quality output

Quantity output

High leverage activities include things like; Vision & Mission, Building effective relationships, Communication habits, Long-range planning, Health habits, Stress management, Preparation, Preventative maintenance and improving self-confidence.

We must constantly push ourselves, because our best is always evolving.

 

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