On the outside, people are often surprised by how many different things I am working on. I am working on two startups simultaneously while doing some other things as well.
From offering consulting to doing speaking, I spend a lot of time on my personal brand as well. The magical question I always get asked from people, how do you manage all these things together?
In this article, I’m going to share with you tips on how to maximize your time and make the most of it:
Set Daily Goals
Right after I wake up each day, I create a short list of goals that I need to get done. Instead of thinking in longer units of time, I tend to create goals for shorter periods of time.
I create long-term goals for each quarter, but those goals cannot be achieved unless I gain progress on a daily basis. My goals each day allow me to be efficient and effective when trying to get to my bigger goals.
Prioritize Daily
There is never a time when I can’t find something productive to do. However, that’s what makes it the toughest challenge of all. I have to prioritize everything on my to-do-list from things that have to get done to things that aren’t necessarily that important.
When you prioritize your daily tasks, you are far more effective. Instead of trying to do it all, I focus on the specific things that are going to make or break my businesses on a given day.
Work Smarter, Not Harder
When I first became an entrepreneur, I wanted to do every little thing in my business myself. I realized that if I stayed on that path, I would go crazy. I had to learn to trust others and delegate tasks to trusted people.
There are specific things that cannot be done right unless I do it. There are a ton of other things that can be done perfectly without me really having to spend much time on it. I try to separate these tasks out by allowing others to do the things that don’t need my attention while I focus my efforts on things that need me.
Trim Meetings/Appointments
The number one time killer on a given day are meetings or appointments. Ones in person are probably the worst while ones on the phone can be just as bad. I’ve been able to earn so much more free-time by simply trimming the fat from meetings/appointments.
Try cutting your 30 minute meetings into 15 or 20 minutes. Try cutting your 1 hour meetings into 30 or 45 minutes. From your meetings, it’s a good idea to observe what things usually end up taking up a lot of precious time.
Always Get Better
People have often said that I’m really fast at getting things done. Not only am I fast, but I try to be effective when getting things done. It’s crucial to find a proper balance between accuracy and speed.
Never be satisfied with your results. Always try finding ways to improve yourself. Each time I go through a task or activity, I ask myself what things I can do to be better at it. The next time around, I try to improve on my speed and accuracy.
Conclusion
In this article, I shared my tips on how to maximize your time and make the most of it. What are some tips that have worked well for you?
