12 Productivity Hacks

Introduction

• Strategies that make top 1% more productive.
• Used by the speaker to overcome ADHD and achieve financial success.

1. Increase Cycle Time

• Key Idea: Speed up your tasks.
• Actions:
  • Type faster, use hotkeys.
  • Increase mouse speed.
  • Listen to audio at 1.5x-2x speed.
  • Automate tasks using AI tools like Zapier.

2. Make a Stop Doing List

• Key Idea: Focus on what not to do.
• Actions:
  • Identify and stop activities that waste time or energy.
  • Concentrate on strengths.
  • Delegate tasks you dislike.
  • Review past months for unproductive activities.

3. Create Urgency

• Key Idea: Set earlier deadlines.
• Actions:
  • Create false urgency by moving deadlines up.
  • Use Pomodoro Technique for focused work sessions.

4. Commit to Others

• Key Idea: Increase accountability.
• Actions:
  • Work with partners or collaborators.
  • Commit publicly to projects or goals.

5. Schedule Time to Recharge

• Key Idea: Importance of resetting and recharging.
• Actions:
  • Block time for rest.
  • Use activities like vacations to recharge.
  • Recognize the balance between work and rest.

6. Wake Up Early

• Key Idea: Early risers are often more successful.
• Actions:
  • Try waking up earlier each week.
  • Utilize early morning hours for deep work.

7. Eat That Frog

• Key Idea: Tackle the hardest tasks first.
• Actions:
  • Identify the most important task for the day.
  • Complete it first to build momentum.

8. Follow Your Energy Flow

• Key Idea: Align tasks with your natural energy levels.
• Actions:
  • Schedule creative tasks when energy is high.
  • Match meetings and content creation to suitable energy times.

9. Create Something to Run Away From

• Key Idea: Use fear of negative outcomes as motivation.
• Actions:
  • Set stakes for not achieving goals.
  • Use potential embarrassment or financial loss as motivators.

10. Get a Carrot on the Stick

• Key Idea: Use rewards to drive productivity.
• Actions:
  • Set rewards for achieving goals.
  • Involve others in your reward systems for added pressure.

11. Honor Your Schedule

• Key Idea: Plan and stick to your calendar.
• Actions:
  • Schedule and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Use Parkinson's Law to set tighter deadlines.

12. Turn Off Notifications

• Key Idea: Minimize distractions for better focus.
• Actions:
  • Disable phone notifications during work.
  • Batch activities like responding to messages in designated times.

Conclusion

• Implement these hacks for increased productivity and work-life balance.