#WINNING: 11 Things Ultra-Productive People Do Differently

Do you want to get more done in less time at work or for your business? Here are some characteristics of ultra-productive people that will whip you into shape and kick your butt into overdrive. 1. They Never Touch Things Twice As soon as something gets your attention you should act on it, delegate it or delete it. 2. They Get Ready for Tomorrow Before They Leave the Office Productive people end each day by preparing for the next. 3. They Eat Frogs In other words, they do the least appetizing, most dreaded item on their to-do list before they do anything else. 4. They Fight The Tyranny Of The Urgent The tyranny of the urgent refers to the tendency of little things that have to be done right now to get in the way of what really matters. This creates a huge problem as urgent actions often have little impact. 5. They Stick to the Schedule During Meetings Ultra-productive people know that a meeting will drag on forever if they let it, so they inform everyone at the onset that they’ll stick to the intended schedule. 6. They Say No No is a powerful word that ultra-productive people are not afraid to wield. When it’s time to say no, they avoid phrases such as I don’t think I can or I’m not certain. 7. They Only Check E-mail At Designated Times Ultra-productive people don’t allow e-mail to be a constant interruption. In addition to checking e-mail on a schedule, they take advantage of features that prioritize messages by sender. 8. They Don’t Multitask Multitasking reduces your efficiency and performance because your brain can only focus on one thing at a time. When you try to do two things at once, your brain lacks the capacity to perform both tasks successfully. 9. They Go off The Grid Don’t be afraid to go off grid when you need to. Give one trusted person a number to call in case of emergency, and let that person be your filter. 10. They Delegate They trust people to do their jobs so that they can focus on their own. 11. They Put Technology to Work for Them Technology catches a lot of flak for being a distraction, but it can also help you focus. Ultra-productive people put technology to work for them. Read the full article: Entrepeneur

4. They Fight The Tyranny Of The Urgent

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