Make Productivity Count – There Are No Time Machines

November 10, 2009

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could get in a time machine or rewind the clock to make the best use of our time? Unfortunately, that only happens in the movies. We are each allotted 24 hours a day. What we do with these 24 hours is our choice. The old adage, “Let’s work smarter” not “harder” has a purpose. By mastering this adage, by constantly looking for ways to improve our time management will increase our productivity 10-fold.

PROCRASTINATION. We can easily point to ourselves for examples. Is there anything you have ever “put off until tomorrow” that you later regretted not doing? Perhaps it was an exercise program or some other regimen, such as a plan to quit smoking. What about your daily business plan?

We need self-discipline. This is really something that is non-negotiable in the work force, whether we are independent of have superiors we report to. If we are in fact responsible for ourselves, we require a disciplined mindset and variations of energy to be able to succeed and fulfill our goals.

INABILITY TO SAY “NO”. Since our time is limited and we adjust to the schedule of availability of many of our potential customers, sometimes we are forced to say “no” to other requests so we can stay focused on our individual mission. Another area that we also have to have the confidence to say “no” is when a customer is asking for major concessions, either in price or additional services, or both.

Continue to focus on your organizational skills. You will find that these skills will require tweaking constantly until you master the best use of your time. You will never get it right the first time. There are so many variables as we work through any given day. Continue to plug in different ideas until we have solved the equation with as few steps as possible.

ATTEMPTING TOO MUCH. Because of the nature and definition of our business combined with the belief that nearly everyone is a potential customer, it is easy to become overwhelmed by trying to do too much! Creating your daily and weekly game plan in writing will help you maintain control of your time and keep you aiming for the target.

LACK OF OBJECTIVES & PLANNING. It’s difficult, if not impossible, to measure success if we can’t define the objective. Clear and understandable goals are vital to your personal growth and development, but are worthless unless backed up by a reasonable plan of action. There should never be a day when you don’t repeat, out loud, your objectives. Many interruptions will get in the way of our objectives. Interruptions occur in many disguises: road construction, unexpected telephone calls, etc. How many times have you been interrupted while working with a potential or current customer?

Time is our most precious resource. We must choose our time carefully since it cannot be reused. There are no time machines. Good use of our time will reward us handsomely. Eliminating or managing the above “timewasters” will truly benefit us and expedite our financial success.

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